Author: Gene Perry

Gene Perry // media@okpolicy.org

Gene Perry worked for OK Policy from 2011 to 2019. He is a native Oklahoman and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in history and an M.A. in journalism.

Recent Articles

In The Know: Dept. of Education released incorrect grades for Oklahoma school districts

By: Gene Perry
November 11, 2013 // Updated: November 11, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Pro Tem Bingman warns of budget shortfall as Speaker Shannon wishes for sped up tax cut

By: Gene Perry
November 7, 2013 // Updated: November 7, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Fallin spokesman says no threat intended over opposition to A-F

By: Gene Perry
November 6, 2013 // Updated: November 6, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma DOC out of public prison space, seeks $31.5M for rising inmate population

By: Gene Perry
November 5, 2013 // Updated: November 5, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Fallin says criticism of A-F grades for schools may endanger school funding

By: Gene Perry
November 4, 2013 // Updated: November 4, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma high court says state law would ban all drug-induced abortions

By: Gene Perry
October 31, 2013 // Updated: October 31, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma plan to fix child welfare system is not meeting targets

By: Gene Perry
October 24, 2013 // Updated: October 24, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Attorney General Pruitt blocks millions in aid to Oklahomans facing foreclosure

By: Gene Perry
October 23, 2013 // Updated: October 23, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma makes ‘Quality Jobs’ payments to companies that aren’t creating new jobs

By: Gene Perry
October 22, 2013 // Updated: October 22, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: A-F school grades changed multiple times since release

By: Gene Perry
October 18, 2013 // Updated: October 18, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]