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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
Annual Academy Salute Virtual Event
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 20, 2023
Membership Winter Reconnect Reception
5:00 p.m – 7:30 p.m. DoubleTree Warren Place, Tulsa
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Legislators’ Welcome Reception
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
Buy Tickets Here: https://theoklahomaacademy.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/zLEaZM9L?mode=Attendee
Friday, August 18, 2023
30th Anniversary of the Oklahoma Academy Salute
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Cox Business Convention Center, Tulsa
October 29 through November 1, 2023
Town Hall – Oklahoma’s Housing Challenge
Sunday evening through Wednesday noon – River Spirit Casino, Resort and Conference Center, Tulsa
Friday, November 10, 2023
Oklahoma Academy Membership Fall Soiree
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location to be determined. Open to all Academy members
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
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
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...
Staffing of election precincts are an area that needs to be addressed
By Dan Boren Voter turnout during the Nov. 6 mid-term election for the state of Oklahoma was incredibly invigorating with 1,186,385 or 56 percent of citizens casting a ballot in the governor’s election. And while this number has Oklahoma moving in the right direction,...
