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: State education department proposes rules to require students to prove legal immigration status | Marijuana regulatory agency hears feedback on rule changes | The best of 2024

By: Annie Taylor
December 18, 2024 // Updated: December 18, 2024
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...]

OK Policy’s Top Publications from 2024

By: Annie Taylor
December 17, 2024 // Updated: December 17, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to share some of OK Policy’s most impactful publications of the year. From in-depth reports and thoughtful commentary to data-driven analysis, these highlights reflect our commitment to advancing policies that build a… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Governor fires state’s energy and environment secretary over disagreement on poultry lawsuit | OSBI investigates former Pardon and Parole Board member suspected of bribery | Report finds more than half of Oklahoma is classified as a maternity care desert

By: Annie Taylor
December 4, 2024 // Updated: December 4, 2024
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: ‘Huge’ PSO, OG&E rate increases advanced | Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma come to tentative agreement over car tag compacts | Increasing Oklahoma’s minimum wage creates positive impacts for all Oklahomans, especially American Indians

By: Annie Taylor
November 27, 2024 // Updated: November 27, 2024
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: Sen. Mullin calls Bible mandate ‘slippery slope’ | This Thanksgiving, we should reflect on how state isn’t helping our less fortunate | Tribal sovereignty is vital

By: Annie Taylor
November 25, 2024 // Updated: November 25, 2024
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: Heritage Foundation found to have sweeping influence at OSDE | Ballot initiative launched to open Oklahoma’s primary elections | Judicial Nominating Committee searches for state’s next Supreme Court justice

By: Annie Taylor
November 20, 2024 // Updated: November 20, 2024
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 State Department of Education announces religious liberty office | Open primaries could boost voter turnout in Oklahoma | Memorial held for first victim identified in Tulsa Race Massacre search

By: Annie Taylor
November 13, 2024 // Updated: November 13, 2024
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: More than 160,000 Oklahoma voters cast early ballots | Anonymous political spending ramps up ahead of election day | Policy Matters: Let’s not be last

By: Annie Taylor
October 31, 2024 // Updated: November 9, 2024
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: Early voting gets underway | Legislative watchdog investigation into State Ed. Dept. raises concerns, finds no criminal wrongdoing | Studying sentencing reform in Oklahoma

By: Annie Taylor
October 30, 2024 // Updated: October 30, 2024
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 AG files brief opposing new immigration process meant to keep families together | PAC targets Supreme Court retention races | A look at the lawsuit filed challenging the purchases of classroom Bibles

By: Annie Taylor
October 23, 2024 // Updated: October 23, 2024
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...]