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In The Know: Oklahoma runoff primary and special election results | Corporate Commission approves rate hike for ONG | Discussing alternatives to incarceration in youth justice system

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: State Supreme Court declares 10-day objection period for minimum wage question | Oklahoma DHS director resigns | Feds join in questioning state education department spending practices

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: House Speaker rejects bipartisan calls for Ryan Walters investigation | Predictable private school tuition hikes follow new voucher program | Lack of direction from state ed. dept. creates confusion on teacher maternity leave

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: Minimum wage effort surpasses signature threshold | Oklahoma board follows court order, finally rescinds contract with religious charter school | Calls to investigate Ryan Walters coming from inside the House

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 receives ‘C’ rating on 2024 pro-economic growth bills | Charges dropped against former staffers at Enid’s Greer Center | Oklahoma hospitals supported $30.5 billion economic impact amid COVID-19 pandemic

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: New report reveals dark truth about Indian boarding schools in Oklahoma, calls for official apology | Board ignores state’s high court ruling on Catholic charter, A.G. seeks contempt citation | Is Oklahoma’s minimum wage enough to live on? | Fall interim studies assigned to committees

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...]

Weekly Wonk: Not-so-happy anniversary to the minimum wage | Everything you need to know about SQ:832 and the minimum wage in Oklahoma | Reclaim your power by voting in local elections

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: Dozens of counties fail to apply for mental health and diversion grants | Sharp downturn in Oklahoma’s childhood vaccination rates | State health department demands inspector access to Oklahoma County Jail

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...]

Weekly Wonk: Disagreement is natural, but incivility is a choice | The history of the Sales Tax Relief Credit | Anti-immigration laws, policies hurting American businesses

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: Both sides appeal court ruling that restricts HB 1775 | Ada educator named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year | The history of the Sales Tax Relief Credit | More

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...]