Author: Kati Malicoate

Kati Malicoate // kmalicoate@okpolicy.org

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.

Recent Articles

In The Know: Judge dismisses lawsuit that opposed social studies standards | Why 5 bills passed by the Oklahoma Legislature won’t become law | SB 870 establishes strict liability for failing to report misconduct in youth detention

By: Kati Malicoate
June 17, 2025 // Updated: June 17, 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...]

In The Know: Tribes celebrate record economic impact in Oklahoma | Tulsa Jail study finds cash bail has no impact on whether someone shows up for court | Latest KIDS COUNT report shows we’re failing our future

By: Kati Malicoate
June 12, 2025 // Updated: June 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...]

In The Know: Drummond takes over third prosecution of Richard Glossip, says death penalty off table | Oklahoma’s poverty crisis deepens as lawmakers clash over solutions | SB 1168 expands liability for government-caused injuries and property damage

By: Kati Malicoate
June 10, 2025 // Updated: June 10, 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...]

In The Know: Governor apologizes for disparaging remarks | Oklahoma House bill providing free childcare to industry workers set to become law | When lawmakers cut budgets, it rolls downhill

By: Kati Malicoate
June 5, 2025 // Updated: June 5, 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...]

In The Know: The 2025 legislative session is over. Who were the winners and losers? | ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ faces opposing GOP forces in the Senate | Sine Die: Oklahoma Legislature wraps up for 2025

By: Kati Malicoate
June 3, 2025 // Updated: June 3, 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...]

In The Know: Governor signs income tax cut bill as Oklahoma lawmakers prepare to end session | How Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ could force cuts to SoonerCare program | New federal budget bill would harm Oklahoma children, families

By: Kati Malicoate
May 29, 2025 // Updated: May 29, 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...]

In The Know: Supreme Court deadlocks 4-4 on nation’s first religious charter school | Bill putting restrictions on petition process heads to Oklahoma governor | Policy Matters: We know what works. Lawmakers are cutting taxes instead

By: Kati Malicoate
May 22, 2025 // Updated: May 22, 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...]

In The Know: Democrats raise alarm over cutting Oklahoma taxes amid D.C. budgetary uncertainty | House panel rejects policy to check Oklahoma students’ immigration status | The governor’s agenda isn’t a plan — it’s a power grab

By: Kati Malicoate
May 20, 2025 // Updated: May 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...]

In The Know: Lawmakers to ‘stop the bleeding’ with one-time appropriation to struggling mental health agency | Gov. Stitt signs ban on DEI funding at Oklahoma colleges, universities into law | A bad time for a tax cut

By: Kati Malicoate
May 16, 2025 // Updated: May 16, 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...]