Building Awareness, Developing Policies, & Inspiring Oklahomans to move ideas into action (https://nitter.cf/t.co/T603qATtxi)
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We’re proud to celebrate our own April Maddry! April has been named a 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient by Cameron University, recognizing Aggies who lead, serve and make a lasting impact on their communities. Congratulations, April, on this well-deserved honor!
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This week on #letspodthis: Imagine discussing the constitution at Braum's, complete with ice cream! 🍦 A genius idea for modern civic engagement. Learn more about citizen assemblies at okacademy.org! #CivicEngagement #Democracy #Community
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Julie Knutson and @okacademy have been taking a deep dive into primary election reform in Oklahoma since 2016. Watch Oklahoma United Founder & CEO Margaret Kobos interview Julie about how far the effort has come since then.
YouTube: youtu.be/o8wh0gUXCvU?si=WxIJ…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hM…
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
#VoteYes836 #OpenPrimariesOK #OklahomaAcademy #OKElectionReform
Oklahoma Supreme Court allows initiative petition to change primary election system to move forward koco.com/article/oklahoma-su…
What an unforgettable evening! 🌹
Thank you to our sponsors, honorees, guests, and friends who made the 32nd Annual Oklahoma Academy Salute such a success. Together, we’re building a stronger Oklahoma.
Until next year… ✨
#OKAcademy #Salute2025 #ThankYou
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Early voting is underway for the August elections!
Early voting locations will be open today until 6 p.m.
Find your voting location: hosting.okelections.gov/earl… (You must vote in the county where you are registered.)
See the election list: hosting.okelections.gov/elec…
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It's Election Day for voters in 16 counties! Polls will be open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Not sure if you have an election? Check out the election list: hosting.okelections.gov/elec…
View a sample ballot and find your polling place by logging into the OK Voter Portal: okvoterportal.okelections.go…
The 2023 Town Hall tackled this issue. They created solutions including state incentivizes for small scale landlords who rent to vulnerable populations, and state tax credits for landlords who accept Section 8 housing vouchers. okacademy.org/wp-content/upl…
"While the Section 8 is funded by the federal government, leaving housing authorities at the mercy of Congress, THA is focusing on what it can control," writes the chairman of the Tulsa Housing Authority. tulsaworld.com/opinion/colum…
Honored to present to the @NORMANCHAMBER Board today!
Thank you to Scott Martin for the invitation and warm welcome. Grateful for the chance to share how @OKAcademy empowers Oklahomans through civic engagement & nonpartisan policy work.
#OKAcademy #NormanOK #CivicLeadership
Citing local control worries, municipalities oppose bill aimed to limit ‘NIMBYism’ nondoc.com/2025/05/06/citing… via @nondocmedia
The 2023 Town Hall recommended several policies to help combat NIMBYism. okacademy.org/wp-content/upl…
Today marks 30 years since the Murrah Building bombing—one of the darkest days in U.S. history.
We honor the 168 lives lost, the survivors, and all who responded with courage. We carry forward the #OklahomaStandard in their memory.
#WeRemember #NeverForget #April19
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Just one week until #CIVICSCON 2025! Check out the agenda and buy your tickets (just $25) now at civicscon.com.
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Elections are underway in 49 counties today! Make your vote count. The polls will be open until 7 p.m.
See the election list: hosting.okelections.gov/elec…
Find your polling place and view a sample ballot: oklahoma.gov/elections/voter…
Were Oklahoma’s local elections better when they were partisan? I’d argue no oklahomavoice.com/2025/02/07…
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Make plans to vote! Early voting begins today for the Feb. 11 elections. No excuse is needed. Early voting locations will be open Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Find your early voting site: hosting.okelections.gov/earl…
See the election list: hosting.okelections.gov/elec…
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SSC sophomore, Amberlynn Mathews, was selected as one of only eight student participants from across Oklahoma to attend the 2024 Oklahoma Academy Town Hall. This marks the second time that an SSC student has been chosen for this honor.
Read More: tinyurl.com/mtnr78ct
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It's Election Day. Let's vote Oklahoma! Polls are open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Find your polling place/view a sample ballot: oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.h…
See the election list: hosting.okelections.gov/elec…
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Thousands of Oklahomans showed up to the polls Wednesday on the first day of in-person early voting in Oklahoma. Early voting will continue through Saturday ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. oklahomavoice.com/2024/10/30…
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Oklahomans must register by Friday in order to vote in state, presidential elections
oklahomavoice.com/briefs/okl…
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Have you registered to vote? The deadline to register to vote or update your registration before the General Election is this Friday - Oct. 11.
Register now: oklahoma.gov/elections/voter…
Update your registration: oklahoma.gov/elections/voter…