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 a proud 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: AG looking at state officials in pandemic relief fund investigation | Hospital closure in SW Oklahoma town | Capitol Update

By: Annie Taylor
February 1, 2023 // Updated: February 1, 2023
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Early voting begins today | Education relief funding for Oklahoma remains unspent | Don’t destroy public education

By: Annie Taylor
August 18, 2022 // Updated: August 18, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: State Department of Education admits it didn’t review Tulsa teacher training audio | Abortion laws impact clergy, social workers | More

By: Annie Taylor
August 16, 2022 // Updated: August 16, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: $500M turnpike bonds approved | Teachers concerned about HB 1775 fallout | OK Policy announces board leadership

By: Annie Taylor
August 10, 2022 // Updated: August 10, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma again ranks poorly for child well-being | State completes first post-election audit | Medicaid expansion and reentry

By: Annie Taylor
August 9, 2022 // Updated: August 9, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Panasonic chooses Kansas for battery plant | Epic pays $500K lawsuit sanction | SQ 781 funding can help Oklahoma’s well-being

By: Annie Taylor
July 14, 2022 // Updated: July 14, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Land Office criminal investigation launched | Tulsa Public Schools board stalemate | More

By: Annie Taylor
July 13, 2022 // Updated: July 13, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. creates task force on crisis pregnancies | Turnpike extension plan approved | Clemency hearings set

By: Annie Taylor
July 12, 2022 // Updated: July 12, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]