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: 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...]

In The Know: More than 30 Oklahomans, including parents, teachers file lawsuit against state superintendent’s Bible mandate | Oklahoma’s ACT scores second lowest in the nation | Capitol Update | More

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

In The Know: FBI foils alleged Election Day terrorist attack in Oklahoma | Review board rejects Oklahoma mental health settlement amid Attorney General, Governor spat | Capitol Update: Lawmakers study state’s felony murder statute

By: Annie Taylor
October 9, 2024 // Updated: October 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: Oklahoma food industry braces for impact from dockworker strike | Corp. Commissioner Hiett’s request to stop investigation denied by court | How Oklahomans are helping with Hurricane Helene recovery

By: Annie Taylor
October 2, 2024 // Updated: October 2, 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 leading the nation in states charging women with pregnancy-related crimes | Who are Oklahoma’s deleted voters? | #OKLeg discusses changes to unemployment benefits

By: Annie Taylor
September 25, 2024 // Updated: September 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: Oklahoma’s third execution set for next week | Childcare providers alarmed by proposed DHS cuts | Tulsa traffic ticket, jurisdiction dispute continues

By: Annie Taylor
September 20, 2024 // Updated: September 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...]