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: Split U.S. Supreme Court hears Oklahoma Catholic charter school case | Oklahoma GOP opts out of rejecting social studies standards that question 2020 election results | ‘Doing less with less’ hurts us all

By: Annie Taylor
May 1, 2025 // Updated: May 1, 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: Religious charter school puts Oklahoma at center of key Supreme Court case this week | State election board to mail voter address confirmations | HB 1200 tax proposal would be a terrible legacy for this session

By: Annie Taylor
April 29, 2025 // Updated: April 29, 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: State Ed. Dept. to withhold funds from school districts failing to sign Title VI assurance | Oklahoma lawmakers work across the aisle to address high eviction rates | Fact-checking floor debate on HB 1539

By: Annie Taylor
April 23, 2025 // Updated: April 23, 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: SB 1027 would block 94% of Oklahoma voters from citizen petitions | Bill advances to compensate wrongfully convicted Oklahomans | Legislative committee investigating finances for state mental health agency

By: Annie Taylor
April 22, 2025 // Updated: April 22, 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: House committee questions mental health chief | Lawmakers clash over religion in government with new resolution | SB 1027 would exclude millions of registered Oklahoma voters from signing initiative petitions

By: Annie Taylor
April 18, 2025 // Updated: April 18, 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: Gov.’s appointee to vacant state Supreme Court seat tied to group that urged voters to create the vacancy | Stitt orders investigation of Mental Health Dept. | Lawmakers facing tough fiscal decisions, considering withdrawal from Rainy Day Fund

By: Annie Taylor
April 15, 2025 // Updated: April 15, 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: Bill to ban homeless shelters, outreach fails in committee | Governor lays out legislative priorities, criticizes bipartisanship | Policy Matters: Without proof, efficiency is just politics dressed up like progress

By: Annie Taylor
April 10, 2025 // Updated: April 10, 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: Gov. accuses Forestry Services of withholding resources, urges shutdown | Federal funding freezes hit Oklahoma’s farmers, clean energy programs | Crossover week, special election results lead up to impending committee, floor deadlines

By: Annie Taylor
April 8, 2025 // Updated: April 8, 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: DOGE-OK recommends health care cuts that are harmful, counterintuitive | U.S. Supreme Court hears case over Planned Parenthood funding | Tell our leaders – Prioritize people over profits

By: Annie Taylor
April 3, 2025 // Updated: April 3, 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: Oklahomans in 71 counties head to the polls for special elections today | House proposes $107 million budget cut for FY26 | Lawmakers question Ryan Walters about proposed new social studies standards | Bill would create state business court

By: Annie Taylor
April 1, 2025 // Updated: April 1, 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...]