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Weekly Wonk: Norman encampment cleared again amid broader homelessness crisis | Oklahoma can bring dark money into the light

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: Oklahoma childcare subsidy program unlikely to have large-scale fraud, audit finds | Was your license plate searched in Flock? OK drivers can check | State Superintendent candidates outline education plans

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: Low turnout remains a staple for OK’s August elections | Stitt seeks April vote on constitutional convention | Oklahoma can bring dark money into the light

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: Vote no on SQ 844 and SQ 846 | SQ Town Hall | Oklahoma voters deserve details, not promises | Inola aluminum smelter raises health, environmental and security concerns

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: Oklahoma Highway Patrol make arrests at encampment on state property in Norman | Could OK Secretary of State be charged with DUI? | Oklahoma voters deserve details, not promises

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: Oklahoma Secretary of State won’t resign after arrest | Violent crime in US fell at record pace in 2025 | Inola aluminum smelter raises health, environmental and security concerns

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: Building a better Oklahoma starts with investing in our kids | Oklahoma enters Fiscal Year 2027 with billions in reserves and surplus cash

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: Voters across Oklahoma set to vote on SQ 844, what impact would it have? | Hello? Are you there, Department of Human Services? | Building a better Oklahoma starts with investing in our kids

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: Attorney General asks court to halt construction of OK aluminum smelter | Last living perpetrator of Sirloin Stockade murders recommended for parole | OK Policy hosting nonpartisan town hall about state questions on the August ballot

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: Oklahoma public schools improve to 49th worst in latest education quality ranking | Oklahoma court tosses conviction of YouTuber who went to prison for online rant | Your voice matters beyond Election Day

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...]