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: Enid high school student’s ICE detention sparks protest | Oklahoma officials announce candidacy for Congressional seats | Competing education proposals set the stage for legislative debate

By: Annie Taylor
March 17, 2026 // Updated: March 17, 2026
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: Oklahoma’s Senate seat remains open as politicians announce future plans | The state finalizes a deal to pay for housing after Gov. Stitt cleared homeless encampments in Oklahoma City | More

By: Annie Taylor
March 10, 2026 // Updated: March 10, 2026
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: How ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is straining Oklahoma’s state budget | Teachers say Senate plan for education reforms with retirement money is a ‘terrible idea’ | Putting people before party

By: Annie Taylor
February 26, 2026 // Updated: February 26, 2026
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: Wildfires rage across Oklahoma as conditions worsen | County assessor warns property tax relief plan would devastate schools, counties | OIDS budget request signals new focus on diversion and rural defense

By: Annie Taylor
February 18, 2026 // Updated: February 18, 2026
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: Oklahomans vote on local elections, bond issues today | State board denies Jewish charter school proposal | #OKLeg passes first bill of 2026 session | Three new bills target rising home insurance costs in Oklahoma

By: Annie Taylor
February 10, 2026 // Updated: February 10, 2026
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: Gov. Stitt delivered his final State of the State address | Oklahoma tribal nations see racial profiling amid federal ICE sweeps | Agency budgets are a piece of a larger state fiscal puzzle

By: Annie Taylor
February 3, 2026 // Updated: February 3, 2026
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: Oklahoma agencies present budget requests to Senate fiscal committees | Broken Arrow City Council denies zoning request for Islamic center | Proposed bill could increase support for children-focused nonprofits

By: Annie Taylor
January 13, 2026 // Updated: January 13, 2026
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: First execution of 2026 scheduled | Group seeks to add new political party to Oklahoma ballots | SB 1381 aims to curb unnecessary pretrial detention

By: Annie Taylor
January 6, 2026 // Updated: January 6, 2026
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: Trump move threatens Oklahoma’s emerging AI regulations | ACA expirations will hit rural residents harder than urban | Oklahoma agencies outline big needs for next fiscal year

By: Annie Taylor
December 9, 2025 // Updated: December 9, 2025
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: Oklahoma Tax Commission asks SCOTUS to drop Tribal member income tax case | What’s being done to bring down Oklahoma’s costly home insurance rates? | Give where you live this holiday season

By: Annie Taylor
December 4, 2025 // Updated: December 4, 2025
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...]