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: Election day results | Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against gov in tribal compact case, hearings begin for Catholic charter school case, Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors’ appeal | Gov. Stitt wants to eliminate campaign donation limits

By: Annie Taylor
April 3, 2024 // Updated: April 3, 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...]

The Weekly Wonk: Immigrants are vital to Oklahoma’s well-being | Proposed changes to judicial nominating process are unnecessary and increase polarization | Throwing people in jail for experiencing homelessness doesn’t solve the problem

By: Annie Taylor
March 30, 2024 // Updated: March 30, 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: Minimum wage petition opponents ask court for pause, rehearing | Feds examine OSDE grant spending | Preliminary hearings underway in charter school embezzlement case

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

Weekly Wonk: Fact Check: Has Oklahoma’s larceny rate skyrocketed since SQ 780 was passed in 2016? | Budget transparency progressing, but needs all players on board | The people’s legislative authority

By: Annie Taylor
March 23, 2024 // Updated: March 23, 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 debates on the horizon | State Supreme Court rejects Ryan Walters’ involvement in religious charter school case for third time | Lawmakers pitch plan to rehab crumbling state parks

By: Annie Taylor
March 20, 2024 // Updated: March 20, 2024
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: Right-wing groups backing judiciary reform legislation in Oklahoma | Attorney for Nex Benedict’s family releases more details from autopsy report | High suicide and bullying rates inspire bills cracking down on bullying, cyberbullying

By: Annie Taylor
March 18, 2024 // Updated: March 18, 2024
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...]

Weekly Wonk: Every voice matters when shaping public policy | Rolling back SQ 780 would be expensive and ineffective | More

By: Annie Taylor
March 16, 2024 // Updated: March 16, 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: #OKLeg seeks to overhaul Oklahoma’s judicial selection process | Gov. vetoes bill clarifying who can hold dual public offices | Lawmakers attempt to tackle Oklahoma’s child care crisis | Capitol Update

By: Annie Taylor
March 13, 2024 // Updated: March 13, 2024
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: OK Senate passes bill banning homeless camps on state property | Super Tuesday results in Oklahoma | Private school tax voucher credit used to pay off debts before tuition | Don’t let lawmakers undo voter-approved justice reforms

By: Annie Taylor
March 6, 2024 // Updated: March 6, 2024
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: Legislation advances to halt executions in Oklahoma | Hundreds of groups call for removal of Ryan Walters | AG opinion prompts resignations from Gov’s cabinet | Flipping the script on state’s upside-down tax system

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