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Facts and figures on federal grant dollars in Oklahoma (2024)

The Trump administration announced on Jan. 27, 2025, that it would temporarily pause federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance programs. This would have enormous ripple effects in Oklahoma and elsewhere. A federal judge the following day temporarily blocked the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: State ed. board to vote on controversial new administrative rules | Second bid quietly goes out for buying Bibles for schools |Lawmakers weighing agency needs, budget cuts, and $4.6 billion in state savings

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: U.S. Supreme Court taking up Oklahoma Catholic charter school case | State superintendent endorses immigration raids in schools | Indigenous people being questioned, detained during immigration sweeps

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: Community leaders speak out about fears of ICE, immigration raids | Does removing birthright citizenship impact Native Americans? | Lawmaker pushes for one-way bus tickets for unhoused people

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 speak out against checking immigration status in schools | Ethics probes into Ryan Walters, Todd Hiett | More than 3,000 bills filed for upcoming session

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: DOJ says ‘no avenue’ to prosecute those who perpetrated Tulsa Race Massacre | Oklahoma County Jail CEO resigning | Full legislature must approve mental health lawsuit settlement

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...]

Weekly Wonk: Would legislative involvement improve state budget projections? | New OSDE rules would harm children, undermine transparency | Remembering our colleague Roxanne Logan

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

In The Know: DOJ reports says state unnecessarily institutionalizes residents | Osage Nation continues fight to restore its reservation status | State superintendent attempts to connect teachers’ unions with New Orleans terror attack

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: Muscogee Nation tobacco tax compact extended for three months | Gov. pushes back on reporting of HS graduation requirement change idea | Make 2025 a year of bold action for our children

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: DOJ sues two DAs to stop prosecuting Indians in Indian Country | AG intervenes, drops charges against OKC cop | What’s your vision 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...]