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We seek to shape public policy by facilitating cooperation between citizens to influence decision-makers for the good of our communities, cities, and state.

In the long run, all Oklahomans want the same thing; a better place to live, work, and play. To have it, we need to work together.

 

Our Mission

The mission of The Oklahoma Academy is educating Oklahomans about public policy, with the goal of equipping them to take a proactive role with our leadership on every civic level.

As an “Honest Broker”, we’re a nonpartisan source of information about the issues facing our state. Through our Town Hall events, we provide a place for the process of creating solutions together. 

Upcoming Events

Oklahoma Academy Membership Winter Reconnect

Friday, January 19, 2024

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  The First Americans Museum. Open to all Academy members.

Register Here: https://members.okacademy.org/ap/Events/Register/4pVvl8Yp

Online Library

Our library houses nearly every public policy issue in Oklahoma from the last three decades. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, more materials are available at our office.

News & Updates

The Time is Now to Change SQ640

The Time is Now to Change SQ640

By Howard Barnett and Darryl Schmidt Let us begin by saying; no one wants to pay taxes! However, it has also long been said that nothing is certain in life but death and taxes, and to fund state government correctly, taxes are a “must-have” revenue source. On Jan. 22...

This is our responsibility and our duty

This is our responsibility and our duty

By Steve Turnbo and Julie Knutson It truly was a historic day in this great state on Nov. 1 as the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board and Gov. Kevin Stitt took the steps necessary to commute the sentences of more than 450 inmates; however, let’s not forget there is more...

January through May

Community Outreach Meetings

Exact dates/times/locations will be provided via website, Facebook, & email from Academy Staff, and the Regional Community Team Leaders

May through July

Pre-Town Hall Community Listening Sessions

Exact dates/times/locations will be provided via website, Facebook, & email from Academy Staff, and the Regional Community Team Leaders

Friday, January 19, 2024

Oklahoma Academy Membership Winter Reconnect

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  The First Americans Museum. Open to all Academy members.

Buy Tickets Here: https://members.okacademy.org/ap/Events/Register/4pVvl8Yp

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Legislators’ Welcome Reception

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City

Buy Tickets Here: https://members.okacademy.org/ap/Events/Register/OpRdVjEL 

Friday, August 23, 2024

31th Anniversary of the Oklahoma Academy Salute

5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.    Location TBD

October 27 through October 30, 2024

Town Hall – Politics, Primaries, and Polarization: What about the People?

Sunday evening through Wednesday noon – River Spirit Casino, Resort and Conference Center, Tulsa

Friday, November 15, 2024

Oklahoma Academy Membership Fall Soiree

TBD. Open to all Academy members.

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