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 bill passes Senate | Housing groups form their own coalition after governor dissolves official council | OU professors: Eliminating DEI creates a hostile school atmosphere

By: Annie Taylor
May 29, 2024 // Updated: May 29, 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: Poverty is a policy choice | Public budget discussions offer insight into state budget process | Keep an eye on future budget committee sessions

By: Annie Taylor
May 25, 2024 // Updated: May 25, 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: State budget deadline looms as talks between leaders stall | Holiday weekend brings massive spike in eviction filings | New OKC jail site denied

By: Annie Taylor
May 22, 2024 // Updated: May 22, 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: Public budget discussion shows progress in some areas | Gov. comments re-open Tribal tag tiff | Second version of Oklahoma Survivor’s Act expected to become law

By: Annie Taylor
May 20, 2024 // Updated: May 20, 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: The real impact of a flat-rate income tax | Poorest Oklahomans need actions, not words | State’s anti-ESG law filled with twists, turns | We’re Hiring – Applications close tomorrow

By: Annie Taylor
May 18, 2024 // Updated: May 18, 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: Nearly $2M in school choice tax credits used to cover parents’ debts | Second Survivor’s Act bill passes Senate | New census data show state’s continued population growth

By: Annie Taylor
May 17, 2024 // Updated: May 17, 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: Crowds gather at Capitol to protest anti-immigrant law | Budget stalemate continues, Gov. suggests leadership take a back seat | House committee approves controversial OSDE rule changes

By: Annie Taylor
May 15, 2024 // Updated: May 15, 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: Putting cash back in the pockets of Oklahoma taxpayers who need it most | Budget talks continue: One step forward is still forward | SB 1709’s impact on the child welfare system

By: Annie Taylor
May 11, 2024 // Updated: May 11, 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: Budget talks continue at the Capitol, divisions over tax cuts persist | Governor tours tornado devastation | SB 1709’s impact on child welfare system

By: Annie Taylor
May 8, 2024 // Updated: May 8, 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: Controversial immigration legislation becomes law as hundreds of bills clear governor’s desk | Senate Budget Chairman replaced amidst budget negotiations | OSDE refuses to share data, skews school rankings on national report

By: Annie Taylor
May 1, 2024 // Updated: May 1, 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...]