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: 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...]

In The Know: #OKLeg passes controversial Texas-style immigration bill | Audit questions millions in COVID spending, AG calls for agency head’s resignation | Gov. vetoes ‘Survivors Act’ for domestic violence victims

By: Annie Taylor
April 24, 2024 // Updated: April 24, 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 sends budget to the Senate, leaders still at odds on additional tax cuts | Resolution to reform OK judicial nominations fails | Lawmakers frustrated with OSDE over slew of rule changes | More

By: Annie Taylor
April 17, 2024 // Updated: April 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Tribes should have been consulted upfront on sharing tag data | #OKLeg undermines its own transparency efforts | More

By: Annie Taylor
April 13, 2024 // Updated: April 13, 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 A.G. files winter storm lawsuits | OK Senate cancels committee hearings while it awaits House’s budget numbers | Tribes should have been consulted on sharing tag data

By: Annie Taylor
April 11, 2024 // Updated: April 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...]

Weekly Wonk: Oklahoma voters deserve choices at the polls | HB 4063 provides only politically practical way to increase sheriff’s department salaries given local revenue limitations | Lawmakers should pass laws based on data

By: Annie Taylor
April 5, 2024 // Updated: April 5, 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...]