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: Budget debates on the horizon | State Supreme Court rejects Ryan Walters’ involvement in religious charter school case for third time | Lawmakers pitch plan to rehab crumbling state parks

By: Annie Taylor
March 20, 2024 // Updated: March 20, 2024
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: Right-wing groups backing judiciary reform legislation in Oklahoma | Attorney for Nex Benedict’s family releases more details from autopsy report | High suicide and bullying rates inspire bills cracking down on bullying, cyberbullying

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

Weekly Wonk: Every voice matters when shaping public policy | Rolling back SQ 780 would be expensive and ineffective | More

By: Annie Taylor
March 16, 2024 // Updated: March 16, 2024
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

In The Know: #OKLeg seeks to overhaul Oklahoma’s judicial selection process | Gov. vetoes bill clarifying who can hold dual public offices | Lawmakers attempt to tackle Oklahoma’s child care crisis | Capitol Update

By: Annie Taylor
March 13, 2024 // Updated: March 13, 2024
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: OK Senate passes bill banning homeless camps on state property | Super Tuesday results in Oklahoma | Private school tax voucher credit used to pay off debts before tuition | Don’t let lawmakers undo voter-approved justice reforms

By: Annie Taylor
March 6, 2024 // Updated: March 6, 2024
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: Legislation advances to halt executions in Oklahoma | Hundreds of groups call for removal of Ryan Walters | AG opinion prompts resignations from Gov’s cabinet | Flipping the script on state’s upside-down tax system

By: Annie Taylor
March 1, 2024 // Updated: March 1, 2024
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: Grocery sales tax cut signed into law | Proposals advance to move control of OSDE away from Supt. Walters | Schools voice support for Edmond’s challenge to state authority, accreditation threats

By: Annie Taylor
February 28, 2024 // Updated: February 28, 2024
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: Communities await answers after death of nonbinary Owasso student | Lawmakers considering 50+ bills targeting LGBTQ+ issues | Lawmakers move to further restrict sex ed | More childcare needed

By: Annie Taylor
February 21, 2024 // Updated: February 21, 2024
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: #OKLeg session’s first tax bill passes out of committee | New bill to restrict teens’ access to social media | Oklahoma is charging women for using medical marijuana while pregnant | More

By: Annie Taylor
February 14, 2024 // Updated: February 14, 2024
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 wants to consolidate Oklahoma’s higher education institutions | Lawsuit: Taxpayers owe Swadley’s $2.6 million | Bill to limit virtual school days sparks debate

By: Annie Taylor
February 7, 2024 // Updated: February 7, 2024
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...]