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by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy and Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist Welcome to 2026! Our team is rested and ready to tackle hunger and food policy in the new year. If you’re new to Capitol Insider, we share updates on news and policy changes at the state, federal, and administrative levels that touch on […]

by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy and Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist We wish you glad tidings in our final edition of Capitol Insider 2025! This year has been eventful, and we appreciate that you have read along through this constantly changing policy environment. We’re looking forward to […]

by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy and Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist Welcome to November’s edition of Capitol Insider. Frankly, we’re not sure where to begin; the policy environment over this past month has been ever-changing and highly volatile. As we approach the holiday season, we hope you’re […]

by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy and Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist State Updates Senate Interim Studies All Senate interim studies must be completed before November 1, 2025. House Interim Studies Upcoming State Legislative Dates & Deadlines Federal Updates The government remains in a shutdown, and Congressional Democrats […]

by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy and Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist State Updates Senate Interim Studies* *All Senate interim studies assigned to the Senate Human Services committee have been canceled per committee leadership discretion. House Interim Studies Federal Updates Federal Budget Federal funding for fiscal year (FY) […]

by Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist State Updates Back to school season is here! While students are getting ready for their studies, our state legislators are as well. The Oklahoma Legislature has begun scheduling approved House and Senate interim studies for the fall. All approved Senate studies must be completed by October […]