Join policy analysts from the Oklahoma Policy Institute as we break down how local, state, and federal policies impact the families you support every day. NASW Approval # 886970186-5438 for 2 CEUs

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#SocialWork #OKPolicy #HousingJustice #CriminalJustice #NASW

Eviction records shouldn’t follow someone forever. 🏠

Even dismissed cases can block people from housing. Housing policy should help people regain stability — not keep them stuck.

Learn more in the comments. 👇

#Oklahoma #OKPolicy #Housing #Rent #Eviction #FairHousing

Winning teams invest to see results. 🏀

The OKC Thunder build for the future — and Oklahoma should too.
Investing in our people and communities makes our state stronger.

Read our latest Policy Matters column 👇

#OKPolicy #Oklahoma #OKLeg #OKCThunder #PolicyMatters

If silence worked, things would already be better.

Change happens because people speak up — again and again — even when it feels like no one is listening.

Read this week’s Policy Matters.
🔗 Link in comments

#Oklahoma #OKPolicy #OKLeg #Democracy #CivicEngagement #SpeakOut

Red tape is not neutral.

H.R. 1 would add barriers to coverage that lead to delayed care, higher costs, and increased strain on Oklahoma hospitals — especially in rural areas.

#OKPolicy #Oklahoma #Medicaid #SoonerCare #HealthCare #OneBigBeautifulBill #HR1

We upgraded our phones.
Our cars.
Our software.
But we expect workers to run a 2025 without upgrading their
👉 Why Oklahoma needs a return-and-upgrade education model: wlangdon.substack.com ⭐
#FutureOfWork #OKPolicy #AdultLearning #WorkforceSkills #AIReady #EconomicReadiness #Oklahoma

What the pretrial process could look like under SB 1381: a judge hearing within 48 hours (72 on weekends), risk-based assessments, and fewer people jailed simply for being poor.

#Oklahoma #OKPolicy #CriminalJustice #PretrialReform #OKLeg #CapitolUpdate

Since when did meeting basic needs become controversial?

Our latest Policy Matters column looks at why investing in people — housing, health care, education, food — shouldn’t be up for debate.

#Oklahoma #OKPolicy #Education #Housing #HealthCare #Community #Poverty #SocialSupport

In Oklahoma, your ZIP code can shorten your life by a decade.
👉 Read the full ten part series at wlangdon.substack.com #LifeAndDeathInOklahoma#PublicHealth#RuralOklahoma#SuburbanOklahoma#LifeExpectany
#OKPolicy

There’s a lot of talk about Thanksgiving being “cheaper this year,” but that only works if you ignore what’s actually in the basket.

We deserve transparency about costs, not headline spin.

#Thanksgiving #Oklahoma #OKPolicy

“Seasonal democracy” isn’t cutting it. 🗓️

Public input can’t just happen once a year — Oklahomans deserve a voice in decisions all the time.

👥 Real listening = better laws = stronger trust.

#Oklahoma #OKPolicy #OKLeg #OKPolitics #Democracy #InterimStudies #CivicParticipation

Taxpayers shouldn’t have to subsidize poverty wages.

Corporations with record profits can afford to pay workers fairly — and raising the wage helps everyone.

#RaiseTheWageOK #SQ832 #OKPolicy #Oklahoma #MinimumWage #EconomicJustice

🚨 HELP WANTED: Real leadership from Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.

Shutdowns don’t show strength — they show failure. Oklahoma deserves leaders who put people over politics.

#Oklahoma #OklahomaPolitics #GovernmentShutdown #OKPolicy #ResponsibleGovernment #HelpWanted

The “Big Beautiful Bill” is burying families in red tape — forcing Oklahomans to prove, over and over, that they still deserve the care they already qualify for.

We deserve a system that values care over paperwork. 💬

Read more — link below

#OKPolicy #SoonerCare #Medicaid #HR1 #BigBeautifulBill

💊 Oklahoma’s diagnosis is clear: chronic underinvestment, low wages, and unaffordable housing.

We know the cure — living wages, child care support, affordable housing, and fair taxes.
It’s time our leaders stop refilling the wrong prescription.

#okpolicy #Oklahoma #poverty #economicjustice

Ryan Walters was a test. 📉
Oklahoma’s leaders flunked.

Accountability means speaking up before the damage is done — not waiting until our schools and kids pay the price.

#OKPolicy #Oklahoma #RyanWalters #Education

On Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize that when tribal nations and the state come together, every community thrives. 🌎✨

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #okpolicy

🌎 Tribal Nations = sovereign governments, not racial groups.
⚖️ Blurring race & political status is harmful.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let’s choose unity & shared responsibility.

#TribalSovereignty #Oklahoma #OKPolicy #OklahomaPolitics #GovernorStitt

Ryan Walters went from teacher to the state’s most polarizing education official — and now he’s stepping down.

Could this be the launchpad for a run for governor?

Read the latest Capitol Update from Steve Lewis at OK Policy. Link in comments

#Oklahoma #RyanWalters #EducationPolicy #OKPolicy

Specialist care is slipping out of reach in Oklahoma. Policies are driving doctors out, leaving families to travel hours for treatment of chronic conditions like rheumatic disease. Patients deserve care close to home. 💙

#oklahoma #healthcare #healthpolicy #rheumaticdiseaseawareness #okpolicy

Immigrants are powering Oklahoma. They deserve wages that reflect their hard work.

SQ 832 raises the minimum wage to ensure fairness for ALL workers.

Because Oklahoma runs on immigrants, and fairness runs on fair wages.

#Oklahoma #Immigration #MinimumWage #OKPolicy #EconomicJustice #SQ832

Oklahoma’s budget isn’t just about balancing numbers — it’s a reflection of our values

That’s why keeping up with the budget is so important: it shows where our leaders are investing in people — and where they aren’t

#Oklahoma #OklahomaBudget #OKPolicy #StateBudget #PublicPolicy #OKLeg

⚠️ SB 1027 is a direct attack on initiative petitions — the process that lets Oklahomans take issues straight to the ballot.

Our constitution reserves that power to the people, not legislators. Now the State Supreme Court must decide if democracy still means what it says.
#Oklahoma #OKPolicy #SB1027

The minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009 — but the cost of living hasn’t. 📉📈

If wages had kept pace with inflation, the minimum wage would be over $10 today. Families can’t survive on a wage that’s frozen in time while prices rise.

#Oklahoma #MinimumWage #CPI #OKPolicy

📊 $20.98/hour needed for a 2-bedroom in Oklahoma.
💼 Most jobs don’t come close.
🏠 We can do better.

#Oklahoma #OklahomaHousing #Housing #HousingPolicy #OKPolicy #OklahomaPolicy #OKLeg #MinimumWage

Since SQ780/781 passed:

✅ 47% drop in new prison sentences
✅ Property crime down 30%+ in metro & rural areas
✅ Stronger treatment court programs

Justice reform works when we invest in people.

#JusticeReform #CriminalJusticeReform #OKPolicy #SQ781 #SQ780 #OklahomaPolicy #Oklahoma

Share your voice and help make Oklahoma a better place for everyone – 2025 Together Oklahoma is asking all Oklahoma residents to share their opinions about the issues and policies that matter most to them and that impact communities statewide. The online survey (also available in Spanish) is designed to gather direct input from residents about where state laws and policies fall short in serving our state’s needs. Input from the surveys will shape Together Oklahoma and OK Policy’s work during next year’s legislative session to advance policies that help establish safe communities, keep Oklahomans healthy, ensure our families and neighbors can thrive, and fully participate in the democratic process. We’d love to hear from you! Legislative Priorities Survey 2025 Encuesta de Prioridades Legislativas 2025 ### Make your voice heard in person! This summer, the Oklahoma Policy Institute and Together Oklahoma are hosting in-person listening sessions across the state to hear directly from Oklahomans about the issues that matter most in their communities. These free, public events offer a chance to connect with neighbors, share your experiences, and speak with policy experts. Participants will receive compensation for their time. Join the conversation! Find a community listening session near you! ### _Related_

On the last question, make sure to mention capitalism and imperialism in your own words. Y'all understand the assignment.

https://togetherok.okpolicy.org/survey-2025/

#oklahoma #OklahomaState #okpolicyinstitute #okpolicy #OKpoli #okpolitics #oklahomapolicyinstitute #OklahomaPolitics

Share your voice and help make Oklahoma a better place for everyone - 2025 - Together Oklahoma Together Oklahoma is asking all Oklahoma residents to share their opinions about the issues and policies that matter most to them and that impact communities statewide.  The online survey (also availa...

Oklahoma: if you don’t tell ‘em what’s broken, they’ll pretend it’s fine.
Our Legislative Priority Survey is your chance to call it like it is — from housing to health care to the democratic process.
Take it now 👉 togetherok.org/survey

#Oklahoma #OKPolicy #OklahomaPolitics

Not all public servants lead with heart—but George Nigh did.

His legacy isn’t just about policy. It’s about people.
🕊️ Rest well, Governor.

Read our full Capitol Update: okpolicy.org/george-nighs...

#oklahoma #oklahomagovernor #georgenigh #oklahomapolitics #oklahomahistory #okleg #okpolicy

📱 We’ve been texting the Oklahoma Legislature about raising the minimum wage since 2010.
They’ve left us on read for 15 years.

Meanwhile:
📈 Groceries up
🏠 Rent up
📉 Real wages down

SQ 832 lets voters do what lawmakers won’t — raise the wage and restore dignity.

#SQ832 #Oklahoma #OKPolicy