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: Ballot measure to increase Oklahoma’s minimum wage set for 2026 | Lawmakers approve investigation into State Ed. Dept. spending | Voting is the price of democracy

By: Annie Taylor
September 12, 2024 // Updated: September 12, 2024
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 election recount results certified with outcomes unchanged | State Ed. Dept. scraps new social studies standards, announces out-of-state executive committee takeover | Oklahoma County jail health care provider quits with 30-day notice

By: Annie Taylor
September 11, 2024 // Updated: September 11, 2024
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: Supreme Court denies Oklahoma’s request to unblock federal family planning money | Federal judge calls for tweaks to proposed mental health consent decree | OK County jail officials reevaluate contract with Turn Key Health Clinics

By: Annie Taylor
September 4, 2024 // Updated: September 4, 2024
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 runoff primary and special election results | Corporate Commission approves rate hike for ONG | Discussing alternatives to incarceration in youth justice system

By: Annie Taylor
August 28, 2024 // Updated: August 28, 2024
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

By: Annie Taylor
August 21, 2024 // Updated: August 21, 2024
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

By: Annie Taylor
August 14, 2024 // Updated: August 14, 2024
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

By: Annie Taylor
August 13, 2024 // Updated: August 13, 2024
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

By: Annie Taylor
August 7, 2024 // Updated: August 7, 2024
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

By: Annie Taylor
July 31, 2024 // Updated: July 31, 2024
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

By: Annie Taylor
July 27, 2024 // Updated: July 27, 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...]