Kati joined OK Policy in May 2025 as a Communications Associate. Born and raised in Oklahoma, she previously worked in public health research addressing health disparities and advancing equity. Kati earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, studying public policy, political inequality, and international justice in global contexts. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at George Washington University, specializing in health policy and structural inequities. Kati is especially interested in how public policy can better address mental health, substance use, and the social determinants of health, and is passionate about using clear, accessible communication to advance equitable solutions. She is driven by a belief that research and policy should be accessible, actionable, and responsive to community needs. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, baking, playing the flute, and spending time with her three cats.
By: Kati Malicoate
November 26, 2025 // Updated: November 26, 2025
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...]
By: Kati Malicoate
November 25, 2025 // Updated: November 25, 2025
There’s a viral claim — being echoed by national and state politicians — that Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving meal is “cheaper than last year.” But there is only a savings because Walmart changed what’s in the meal — not because the… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
November 23, 2025 // Updated: November 23, 2025
Few policy ideas have proven as persistent — or misleading — as the notion that forcing people to work will lift them out of poverty. The Big Beautiful Bill, or House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1), revives that same flawed logic:… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
November 21, 2025 // Updated: November 21, 2025
House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1) – called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” by its supporters – is a sweeping federal law that makes major, nationwide changes to dozens of domestic policy areas, including Medicaid (SoonerCare), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program… Read more [More...]
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides monthly cash assistance to people with very low incomes who are aged (65+), blind, or have a qualifying disability. SSI helps people meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
November 20, 2025 // Updated: November 20, 2025
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...]
By: Kati Malicoate
November 19, 2025 // Updated: November 19, 2025
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...]
By: Kati Malicoate
November 13, 2025 // Updated: November 13, 2025
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...]
By: Kati Malicoate
November 12, 2025 // Updated: November 12, 2025
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...]
By: Kati Malicoate
November 7, 2025 // Updated: November 7, 2025
What’s happening with the ACA premium tax credits?
Since 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made health insurance more accessible by creating online Marketplaces where people can compare plans and qualify for help paying monthly payments (aka premiums). That… Read more [More...]
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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...]
There’s a viral claim — being echoed by national and state politicians — that Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving meal is “cheaper than last year.” But there is only a savings because Walmart changed what’s in the meal — not because the… Read more [More...]
Few policy ideas have proven as persistent — or misleading — as the notion that forcing people to work will lift them out of poverty. The Big Beautiful Bill, or House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1), revives that same flawed logic:… Read more [More...]
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...]
What’s happening with the ACA premium tax credits?
Since 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made health insurance more accessible by creating online Marketplaces where people can compare plans and qualify for help paying monthly payments (aka premiums). That… Read more [More...]
