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: Deadly shooting at football game sparks calls for security, gun safety | Opioid settlement funds distributed | OK Dept. of Ed requests ‘Pronoun Report’ | Capitol Update

By: Annie Taylor
August 29, 2023 // Updated: August 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: TPS accepts Gist’s resignation ahead of accreditation vote | Oklahoma’s affordable housing crisis | Gov’s comments on income tax are short-sighted

By: Annie Taylor
August 24, 2023 // Updated: August 25, 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: Community rallies behind TPS amid accreditation threat | Afghan refugee resettlement highlights major inequities | School enrollment outpaces teacher recruitment | Capitol Update | More

By: Annie Taylor
August 22, 2023 // Updated: August 22, 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 Supreme Court to hear Tulsa Race Massacre reparations case | Community rallies behind TPS as accreditation decision looms | Protecting our state question process | More

By: Annie Taylor
August 17, 2023 // Updated: August 17, 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. Stitt considers calling another special session on tax cuts | Oklahoma-grown marijuana fuels the black market in other states | FY24 Budget Highlights | Policy Matters | More

By: Annie Taylor
August 10, 2023 // Updated: August 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: Hooper v City of Tulsa case to continue in district court | Ryan Walters continues attacks on Tulsa schools | Capitol Update

By: Annie Taylor
August 8, 2023 // Updated: August 8, 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: Tulsa Schools’ Superintendent, city council speak out against threats to accreditation | U.S. Supreme Court grants one-week stay in Tulsa traffic jurisdiction case | Policy Matters | More

By: Annie Taylor
July 27, 2023 // Updated: July 27, 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 Senate overrides governor’s vetoes on tribal compacts | Virtual Charter School Board hires conservative Christian law firm | Declining oil and gas production affecting state revenue | More

By: Annie Taylor
July 25, 2023 // Updated: July 25, 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: Legal concerns arise over OSDE employee “confidentiality” agreement | Governor’s council says AG has no authority over tribal gaming compact suit | More

By: Annie Taylor
July 14, 2023 // Updated: July 14, 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 Broadband Board chair pushes project with college roommate | Heated Norman forum with Ryan Walters | More

By: Annie Taylor
July 7, 2023 // Updated: July 8, 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...]