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: Board of Education approves $47 million budget cut, other updates | DA: Oklahoma’s mental health system needs to be rebuilt | Protecting vital state revenue | More

By: Annie Taylor
September 29, 2023 // Updated: September 29, 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: Growing presence of politics in education | Nursing home shortages | Poverty persists because we fail to act

By: Annie Taylor
September 28, 2023 // Updated: September 28, 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: Oklahoma patients voice major concerns on health care quality and access | Governor creates AI task force | Capitol Update | More

By: Annie Taylor
September 26, 2023 // Updated: September 26, 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: OSDE asks judge to greenlight religious charter school | Improving Oklahoma’s ballot initiative process | Understanding the true origins of poverty in Oklahoma | More

By: Annie Taylor
September 21, 2023 // Updated: September 21, 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: Religious private schools look to expand in Oklahoma | State question process under attack | Capitol Update | More

By: Annie Taylor
September 19, 2023 // Updated: September 19, 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: OSDE controversial partnership with PragerU | Broadband office reboots distribution of federal funds | Removing barriers for Oklahoma’s workforce | More

By: Annie Taylor
September 7, 2023 // Updated: September 7, 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: Cherokee chief promises opposition to ‘enemies of tribal sovereignty’ | OSDE faces second wrongful termination suit | Oklahomans deserve more than incremental justice reform | More

By: Annie Taylor
September 5, 2023 // Updated: September 5, 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: Oklahoma’s shift away from private prisons | Mental health services in jail | Policy Matters: Tax isn’t a four-letter word

By: Annie Taylor
August 31, 2023 // Updated: August 31, 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: Deadly shooting at football game sparks calls for security, gun safety | Opioid settlement funds distributed | OK Dept. of Ed requests ‘Pronoun Report’ | Capitol Update

By: Annie Taylor
August 29, 2023 // Updated: August 29, 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: TPS accepts Gist’s resignation ahead of accreditation vote | Oklahoma’s affordable housing crisis | Gov’s comments on income tax are short-sighted

By: Annie Taylor
August 24, 2023 // Updated: August 25, 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...]