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: A wrap on the 2023 regular legislative session | Gov. proposes special session for tax cuts | OSDE threatens to fire employees over media leaks | More

By: Annie Taylor
May 30, 2023 // Updated: May 30, 2023
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: GOP lawmakers, others join call for stay in Glossip execution | State cuts ties with 13 financial institutions over oil & gas boycotts | More

By: Annie Taylor
May 5, 2023 // Updated: May 5, 2023
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: Bill allowing public funding for religious schools heads to governor’s desk | Vouchers are another wrong turn for Oklahoma Schools | More

By: Annie Taylor
April 26, 2023 // Updated: April 26, 2023
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: Governor replaces Ryan Walters as Education Secretary | ACCESS Turnpike project halted | Parent activists criticize private school tax credits | More

By: Annie Taylor
April 12, 2023 // Updated: April 12, 2023
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: AG looking at state officials in pandemic relief fund investigation | Hospital closure in SW Oklahoma town | Capitol Update

By: Annie Taylor
February 1, 2023 // Updated: February 1, 2023
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: Early voting begins today | Education relief funding for Oklahoma remains unspent | Don’t destroy public education

By: Annie Taylor
August 18, 2022 // Updated: August 18, 2022
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: State Department of Education admits it didn’t review Tulsa teacher training audio | Abortion laws impact clergy, social workers | More

By: Annie Taylor
August 16, 2022 // Updated: August 16, 2022
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: $500M turnpike bonds approved | Teachers concerned about HB 1775 fallout | OK Policy announces board leadership

By: Annie Taylor
August 10, 2022 // Updated: August 10, 2022
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: Oklahoma again ranks poorly for child well-being | State completes first post-election audit | Medicaid expansion and reentry

By: Annie Taylor
August 9, 2022 // Updated: August 9, 2022
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: Panasonic chooses Kansas for battery plant | Epic pays $500K lawsuit sanction | SQ 781 funding can help Oklahoma’s well-being

By: Annie Taylor
July 14, 2022 // Updated: July 14, 2022
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...]