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: First Indigenous woman nominated to serve as Oklahoma federal judge | Lawmakers consider DEI bans for higher ed | The horrifying story behind ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

By: Annie Taylor
October 19, 2023 // Updated: October 19, 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: OK Supreme Court declines to hear suit challenging tribal compacts | Reforming Oklahoma’s voting processes | Leaders express safety concerns for local Muslims as Israel-Hamas war continues | More

By: Annie Taylor
October 18, 2023 // Updated: October 18, 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: Gov proposes another special session for tax and revenue cuts | State seeks input on private school vouchers after public backlash | Rejecting short-sighted budget planning | More

By: Annie Taylor
October 12, 2023 // Updated: October 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: State board approves first taxpayer-funded religious charter school | Lawsuit challenging CRT ban stalled | Oklahomans losing ground on homeownership | Capitol Update

By: Annie Taylor
October 10, 2023 // Updated: October 10, 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: Oklahoma House adjourns Special Session | Creating a more transparent state budget process | It’s time to quit our Lone Star envy | More

By: Annie Taylor
October 5, 2023 // Updated: October 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: #OKLeg returns for special session | Audit: Secretary of State’s office made unlawful payments for Stitt’s legal counsel | Tax cuts won’t help state through economic uncertainty

By: Annie Taylor
October 3, 2023 // Updated: October 3, 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: Board of Education approves $47 million budget cut, other updates | DA: Oklahoma’s mental health system needs to be rebuilt | Protecting vital state revenue | More

By: Annie Taylor
September 29, 2023 // Updated: September 29, 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: Growing presence of politics in education | Nursing home shortages | Poverty persists because we fail to act

By: Annie Taylor
September 28, 2023 // Updated: September 28, 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: Oklahoma patients voice major concerns on health care quality and access | Governor creates AI task force | Capitol Update | More

By: Annie Taylor
September 26, 2023 // Updated: September 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: OSDE asks judge to greenlight religious charter school | Improving Oklahoma’s ballot initiative process | Understanding the true origins of poverty in Oklahoma | More

By: Annie Taylor
September 21, 2023 // Updated: September 21, 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...]