The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) marked significant progress as it completed its sixth fiscal year on June 30, 2024.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO), a nonprofit firm providing civil legal services across the state, has released a comprehensive study conducted by STOUT examining the economic impact of its Right to Counsel (RTC) Program in Oklahoma County. The findings reveal substantial benefits not only for tenants facing eviction but also for the broader community and economy.
Since Oklahoma City voters approved the $968 million revitalization plan in 2019, challenges such as pandemic-related economic disruptions, soaring construction costs and crippling inflation have hindered progress on the MAPS 4 programs.
The first half of fiscal year 2024 (FY24) marked a significant milestone for Oklahoma County, with the jail population hitting two historic lows.
In December 2023, during the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s Annual Meeting, Teresa Rose was officially installed as the new Chamber Chair. VeloCity had an opportunity to sit down with Rose for a brief Q&A to get her thoughts on this new role with the Chamber.
The Chamber’s board of directors recently adopted a comprehensive set of public policy priorities heading into the 2024 legislative session, which are crucial to creating a strong future for Oklahoma businesses.
A recent study by the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) assessed the progress of the Vera Institute’s 2015 recommendations and found both improvements and challenges.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater reflects on the Chamber’s leadership in criminal justice reform and highlights a new study that evaluates the progress made while setting a path for future efforts.
