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In The Know: Bill limiting state question process moves forward in #okleg | New Oklahoma House committee to investigate mental health department finances | Growing trend of anti-homeless legislation

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: The 30th anniversary of OKC bombing | #okleg leaders tout bipartisan cooperation | OK Policy responds to Gov.’s misleading comments on SB 675

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: Fed. funding shortfall could trigger ‘mass eviction event’ | State ends contracts for three large mental health services providers in Tulsa County | Senate advances tax cut bills

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: House committee rejects bill that would violate Tribal data sovereignty | Feds revoke visas for 8 int’l students at state colleges | Forestry department fallout continues

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 join nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests | OK’s tax burden among nation’s lowest | #okleg puts Tribal sovereignty in the spotlight

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: Gov.’s proposal to eliminate forestry department gets pushback | How will Trump’s tariffs impact Oklahomans | Fact check on bill that would limit homelessness services

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...]

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...]