Author: Annie Taylor

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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: Oklahomans head to the polls for midterm elections | Oklahoma Health Care Authority urged to protect SoonerCare coverage | The gap between political rhetoric and policy realities

By: Annie Taylor
November 3, 2026 // Updated: November 3, 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: Lawmakers move to close loophole in law on license plate readers like Flock | Local voices matter—SQ 847 puts them at risk | Swadley case shows anomalies of Oklahoma’s criminal justice system

By: Annie Taylor
October 27, 2026 // Updated: October 27, 2026
p>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 health care agency boasts low payment error rate | Tulsa Public Schools board votes to close 17 schools | Oklahoma lawmakers examine alternatives to unnecessary pretrial detention

By: Annie Taylor
October 20, 2026 // Updated: October 20, 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 state board again rejects Jewish charter school | Oklahoma tribe’s prediction market app complicates gaming debate | Ballot proposal would impact Oklahoma judicial selection panel

By: Annie Taylor
October 13, 2026 // Updated: October 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 gubernatorial candidates debate education, healthcare and artificial intelligence | Oklahoma schools set guardrails for AI in the classroom | The problem with Oklahoma’s property tax ‘fixes’

By: Annie Taylor
October 5, 2026 // Updated: October 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: Tulsa school closures part of statewide picture of enrollment decline | New immigration processing center opens in Edmond | Oklahoma lawmakers examine child safety and community violence in three interim studies

By: Annie Taylor
September 29, 2026 // Updated: September 29, 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 SNAP enrollment has dropped 20% since last July. What does that mean for local food banks? | Scrutiny grows over Oklahoma AG candidate’s ties to medical company | Legislative interim study highlights risks of SQ 847

By: Annie Taylor
September 22, 2026 // Updated: September 22, 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 sees fewer teen births, moves out of top 5 worst states | Some Oklahoma airport visitors will be able to greet family, friends at airport gates again | New SoonerCare work requirements threaten coverage for Oklahomans

By: Annie Taylor
September 15, 2026 // Updated: September 15, 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: Oklahomans brace for work requirements for SoonerCare | U.S.-Canada trade war threatens Oklahoma’s $1.65B export market | Federal cuts to SNAP could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch

By: Annie Taylor
September 8, 2026 // Updated: September 8, 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: ‘Go home’: Norman senator backs Stitt’s homelessness sweeps and considers making cities pay | SoonerCare costs rise as aging population pressures budget | The federal housing bill is worth celebrating. Now state leaders must act.

By: Annie Taylor
August 31, 2026 // Updated: August 31, 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...]