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: Chickasaw Nation governor Bill Anoatubby to retire after nearly 40 years | Pricey video calls replaced human contact in Oklahoma jails | Why are data centers so controversial?

By: Annie Taylor
June 9, 2026 // Updated: June 9, 2026
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: Advocates challenge the rejection of open primaries initiative petition | OK Supreme Court hears challenge to homestead property tax state question | Oklahoma’s minimum wage is out of step with today’s economy

By: Annie Taylor
June 4, 2026 // Updated: June 4, 2026
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. signs final bills for 2026 session, uses pocket veto on 3 measures | Open primary advocates appeal rejection of their initiative petition | Oklahoma takes a closer look at its early childhood services

By: Annie Taylor
June 2, 2026 // Updated: June 2, 2026
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: #OKLeg session wraps with most controversial measures failing | Lawsuit demands Tulsa County DA release records in Glossip death penalty case | Senate divisions come to a head at session’s end

By: Annie Taylor
May 19, 2026 // Updated: May 19, 2026
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: Tens of thousands of Oklahomans illegally paid below the minimum wage | State Supreme Court dismisses suit over new social studies standards | House Speaker considers special session for #OKLeg

By: Annie Taylor
May 13, 2026 // Updated: May 13, 2026
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 doctors, patients respond to potential Medicaid expansion changes | Today is Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Awareness Day: Oklahoma has improved its framework, but are Native women actually safer?

By: Annie Taylor
May 5, 2026 // Updated: May 5, 2026
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 voters to decide property tax question in November | Oklahoma Supreme Court hears oral arguments in State Farm case | Private school subsidies get a $25 million expansion

By: Annie Taylor
April 28, 2026 // Updated: April 28, 2026
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 lawmakers push for special election on Medicaid expansion, judicial reform | Senate leaders says no to Oklahoma constitutional convention, for now | Oklahoma City Council to vote on data center moratorium

By: Annie Taylor
April 21, 2026 // Updated: April 21, 2026
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: Property tax measure heading to August ballot could cost counties, Oklahoma schools millions | Attacks on Medicaid put Tribal and rural health care at risk | Oklahoma sees decline in SNAP participation in wake of Big Beautiful Bill

By: Annie Taylor
April 14, 2026 // Updated: April 14, 2026
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: #OKLeg sends $12.82 billion budget to governor’s desk | Any change to property taxes would have major fiscal impact | Oklahomans deserve forward-thinking criminal justice policy

By: Annie Taylor
April 10, 2026 // Updated: April 10, 2026
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...]