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In The Know: Oklahoma Real ID compliance deadline extended; State revenue growth slows to lowest level in 30 months

Oklahoma Real ID compliance deadline extended to September 2020; DOC returns some prisons to normal daytime operations; State revenue growth slows to lowest level in 30 months; [More...]

In The Know: Governor’s RESTORE Task Force hears three keys to fracture prison pipeline; High caseloads continue to stress public defender system

'I should have been dead': Governor's RESTORE Task Force hears three keys to fracture prison pipeline; Despite reforms, high caseloads continue to stress public defender system; State expects another ID extension; [More...]

In The Know: Republican former House speaker endorses Medicaid expansion for Oklahoma; Strategies emerging to combat health access crisis

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. New from OK… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Criminal justice task force to hold first public meeting, lawmakers discuss challenges facing Indian Health Service, solar advocates make case for investment

Oklahoma governor's criminal justice task force to hold first public meeting this week; 1 in 3 Oklahomans are Obese; Lawmakers discuss challenges facing Indian Health Service; [More...]

In The Know: New research shows racial gaps in Oklahoma student test scores, criminal justice reforms are working, Oklahoma youth arrests show big decline in incarceration

Stitt to seek 2nd change in law to qualify agency director; Despite criticisms, Oklahoma policy analyst says criminal justice reforms are working; Oklahoma County jail has second death in week; [More...]

In The Know: Governor’s executive order draws support and criticism; Advocates call for stronger seat belt laws

Governor’s executive order draws support and criticism; Advocates call for stronger seat belt laws as vehicle collisions lead to more child deaths; In Oklahoma, a discredited theory of reading is widely used; [More...]

In The Know: Drug companies appeal $572 million opioid trial verdict; Inmate dies at Oklahoma County jail

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. Poverty Week at… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Stitt to require approval of agency grant applications; Felony crime declines after reforms

Stitt to require approval of agency grant applications; Black, Latinx children more likely to live in concentrated poverty than white children, report finds; Report: Felony crime declines after reforms; [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma’s minority children still more likely to live in concentrated poverty, Oklahoma’s voter registration process doesn’t meet the national standard, & more

New data: Oklahoma's minority children still more likely to live in concentrated poverty; (Audio) Capitol Insider: Requests for raises and maintenance backlogs; Sulphur banker named vice chair of DRS commission; [More...]

In The Know: Juvenile arrests in Oklahoma decline, state AG joins legal fight to protect religious school options, Stitt’s pick for land office lacks required degree

Juvenile arrests in Oklahoma decline; Stitt’s pick for land office lacks required degree, faced lawsuits; Oklahoma legislator rents apartment from energy lobbyist; [More...]

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