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In The Know: Class size matters; Tulsa schools oppose truancy criminalization; OKC looks at school closures…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: State workers ask for raise; a chance to fix online tax problem; the recipe for voter turnout…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Deadlocked race for governor; addicts shut out of sober-living homes; school support staffers work extra jobs…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Fallin, Hofmeister battle over consolidation order; SQ 801 draws mixed reactions; new medical marijuana lawsuit…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. UPCOMING EVENT –… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Mental health policy hires; who pays taxes in Oklahoma; what influences voter turnout; SQ 793 pros and cons…

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: From police custody to psychiatric care; mental health first aid; the crisis of rural and small-town Oklahoma…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Low-income taxpayers pay higher rate; challenges with opioid crisis in rural areas; OCJR’s #ProjectCommutation…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Employees union to sue Dept of Health; Medicaid rule raising concerns; OK lags in after-school suppers for kids…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Data and access to justice; OK Policy launches mental health initiative; Edmondson, Stitt clear up accusations…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Limiting opioid prescriptions; Pauls Valley hospital closes; potential for Medicaid expansion…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]