Author: Annie Taylor

Annie Taylor // ataylor@okpolicy.org

Annie Taylor joined OK Policy as a Digital Communications Associate/Storybanker in April 2022. She studied journalism and mass communication at the University of Oklahoma, and was a member of the Native American Journalists Association. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications from the University of Central Oklahoma. While pursuing her degree, she worked in restaurant and retail management, as well as freelance copywriting and digital content production. Annie is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation, and holds a deep reverence for storytelling in the digital age. She was born and raised in southeast Oklahoma, and now lives in Oklahoma City with her dog, Melvin.

Recent Articles

In The Know: Oklahoma Tax Commission asks SCOTUS to drop Tribal member income tax case | What’s being done to bring down Oklahoma’s costly home insurance rates? | Give where you live this holiday season

By: Annie Taylor
December 4, 2025 // Updated: December 4, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Concerns over AI in an Oklahoma political ad, what it means for state campaigns | New school report cards reveal slight decline in grades statewide | Oklahoma lawmakers file bills to help tackle Oklahoma’s teacher shortage

By: Annie Taylor
December 2, 2025 // Updated: December 2, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Viola Fletcher dies at 111 | Oklahoma property tax elimination proposal sparks debate | Will rising health costs force legislative action?

By: Annie Taylor
November 25, 2025 // Updated: November 25, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: ‘Business-friendly’ Oklahoma still lags economically | Oklahoma lawmakers respond to end of federal shutdown, plan for next steps | Conflict over executive power halts Stitt’s executive order

By: Annie Taylor
November 18, 2025 // Updated: November 20, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Officials vote to provide $1 million per week to Oklahoma food banks until SNAP is funded | Food banks were ‘operating on fumes’ even before SNAP chaos | Charter school facilities take center stage in interim study

By: Annie Taylor
November 4, 2025 // Updated: November 4, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. announces OKC homeless encampment sweep | Three lawyers filed more than half of central Oklahoma’s eviction cases last year | Justice demands proportionality in child abuse laws

By: Annie Taylor
October 28, 2025 // Updated: October 28, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data | Board seeks clarity on Oklahoma’s medical parole rule | Interim studies examine Oklahoma services to families, children, youth

By: Annie Taylor
October 21, 2025 // Updated: October 21, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: Ryan Walters was a test; Oklahoma leaders flunked | A look at potential improvements to Oklahoma’s criminal justice system | The government shutdown is hurting a lot of people. Leadership is needed.

By: Annie Taylor
October 19, 2025 // Updated: October 17, 2025
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma cities celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day | Raising the minimum wage could reduce eviction rates | Interim study looks at potential improvements to Oklahoma’s criminal justice system

By: Annie Taylor
October 14, 2025 // Updated: October 14, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma Highway Patrol, ICE target truckers in I-40 sweep | State Superintendent to officially resign today. What happens to his Bible mandate, others? | Tracing the rise and resignation of Ryan Walters

By: Annie Taylor
September 30, 2025 // Updated: September 30, 2025
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]