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In The Know: Protests at Oklahoma capitol | Teacher signing bonus bill advances | Legislature on track to approve mental health consent decree

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: What latest state revenue estimate says for FY26 | OTC seeking return of $5 million for improperly given private school tax credits | Inside the Stitt-Walters breakup

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: Bipartisan concerns about gov’s tax cut plan | House looking to rein in agencies’ administrative rules | Local veterans struggling amid VA cuts

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: Republican leaders hesitant on income tax cuts | Tangible ways to improve child care for workforce | Will state repeat past income tax cut mistakes?

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: Legislative session kicks off today | Presidential orders guide states to use federal ed dollars for private schools | Who really wins from tax cuts? Hint: It’s probably not you.

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...]

Who really wins from tax cuts? (Hint: It’s probably not you) 

During today’s State of the State address, the governor is expected to renew his call for cutting taxes in Oklahoma. The "path to zero" is a dangerous road. [More...]

In The Know: Gov. to weigh which undocumented immigrants in prisons will be deported | Lawmakers ought to prioritize people over savings | Federal changes will shift cost to states

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...]

FACT CHECK: How would the governor’s proposal to cut, eliminate personal income tax affect Oklahoma?

Gov. Stitt has called for cutting then eliminating the state's personal income tax. Here is an estimate of how it would impact Oklahomans and what it would cost. [More...]

Fact Check: How would eliminating Oklahoma’s personal income tax impact residents, state revenue?

Proposal Gov. Stitt has reiterated a call to eventually eliminate the state’s personal income tax, which he calls a “path to zero.” (January 29, 2025) Related: As part of this process, he is proposing the first step be a 0.5%… Read more [More...]

Fact Check: How much would Oklahomans save with a 0.5% personal income tax cut?

Proposal Gov. Stitt has proposed a 0.5% cut to the state’s individual income tax rate. (January 29, 2025) Related: This income tax cut would be his first proposed step to eventually eliminate the state’s personal income tax, which he calls… Read more [More...]