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Statement: DOGE-OK recommends health care cuts that are harmful, counterintuitive

The governor’s office this week released its first DOGE-OK report to promote government efficiency at the state level, mimicking the aims of the federal effort being led by Elon Musk. The DOGE-OK report identified $157 million in “wasteful” health care… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. orders state agencies to purge barriers separating church, state | Election results roundup | Raising the minimum wage means more Oklahomans could afford housing

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: Some property managers using eviction as rent-collection tool | A look at bills that advanced in #okleg last week | State cuts funding for critical emergency mental health care programs in Tulsa

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: Senate approves bill that would limit homeless shelters in most cities | 7 measles cases reported, more suspected | Bill would revamp state’s economic development efforts

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: Lawmakers push tort reform, creating new state business court | National push to use taxpayer money for private schools | Lawmakers should choose targeted relief amidst budget uncertainty

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: Federal cuts may lead to higher health care premiums | Legal experts questioning bill that limits state question process | What Trump’s executive order to close US Dept. of Ed. might mean for Oklahoma

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 set to order shut down of US Dept. of Ed | Legislature working against itself on justice reforms | Are state leaders listening to Oklahomans?

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: Senate passes bill restricting state question process | Lawmaker asks for AG’s opinion on Walters’ endorsement of alternative teachers organization | Wildfire danger persists again today

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 ravage state | Trump Justice Department ends challenge to Oklahoma law on illegal immigration | Housing getting attention during #okleg session | Sunshine Week

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: Ethics Commission pursuing prosecution against Ryan Walters | Judge ends federal oversight of Oklahoma foster care system | House passes bill making undocumented arrests an automatic felony

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...]