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The Oklahoma Academy @OKAcademy

Building Awareness, Developing Policies, & Inspiring Oklahomans to move ideas into action (twiends.com/okacademy)

Joined March 2009
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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Vote Yes On 836
@voteyes836
18 Nov 2025
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

SQ836 Open Mic for Open Primaries with Julie Knutson

"Open Mic for Open Primaries" with Oklahoma Academy Executive Direc...

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Oklahoma Supreme Court allows initiative petition to change primary election system to move forward koco.com/article/oklahoma-su…

Oklahoma Supreme Court allows effort to change primary election system to move forward

The Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a proposed constitutional amendment to create an open primary election system can move forward.

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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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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Oklahoma State Election Board
@OKelections
7 Aug 2025
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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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Oklahoma State Election Board
@OKelections
10 Jun 2025
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…
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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…

Tulsa World Opinion@TWOpinion
1 Jun 2025
"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…
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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
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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…

Citing local control worries, municipalities oppose bill aimed to limit 'NIMBYism'

A proposed state law to combat "NIMBYism" and address housing needs could change how Edmond and other cities approach zoning decisions.

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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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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Let's Fix This@LetsFixThisOK
3 Apr 2025
Just one week until #CIVICSCON 2025! Check out the agenda and buy your tickets (just $25) now at civicscon.com.
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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Oklahoma State Election Board
@OKelections
11 Feb 2025
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…
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Were Oklahoma’s local elections better when they were partisan? I’d argue no oklahomavoice.com/2025/02/07…

Were Oklahoma’s local elections better when they were partisan? I’d argue no • Oklahoma Voice

Partisanship has no place in local governance, where collaboration and community-focused problem-solving should take precedence over divisive party politics.

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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Oklahoma State Election Board
@OKelections
6 Feb 2025
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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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
SSC of Oklahoma@Seminole_State
5 Nov 2024
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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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Oklahoma State Election Board
@OKelections
5 Nov 2024
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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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Oklahoma Voice@Oklahoma_Voice
31 Oct 2024
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…

First day of in-person early voting in Oklahoma draws a large crowd • Oklahoma Voice

The line to vote early at the Oklahoma County Election Board on the first day Wednesday snaked through the parking lot a few times and drew a line of cars overflowing over a mile down Lincoln...

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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Oklahoma Voice@Oklahoma_Voice
10 Oct 2024
Oklahomans must register by Friday in order to vote in state, presidential elections oklahomavoice.com/briefs/okl…

Oklahomans must register by Friday in order to vote in state, presidential elections • Oklahoma...

Friday is the last day for Oklahomans to register to vote in the Nov. 5 election.

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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Oklahoma State Election Board
@OKelections
7 Oct 2024
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…
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Oklahoma lawmakers hear update on housing affordability, programs journalrecord.com/2024/10/ok…

Oklahoma lawmakers hear update on housing affordability, programs

The Senate Finance Committee received an update on a housing program funded by $215 million from the legislature in 2023.

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The Oklahoma Academy retweeted
Oklahoma State Election Board
@OKelections
10 Sep 2024
Interested in becoming a poll worker? Contact your County Election Board for more information about opportunities in your area: oklahoma.gov/elections/about… Learn more: oklahoma.gov/elections/volun…
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