Author: Kristin Wells

Kristin Wells // kwells@okpolicy.org

Kristin Wells served as the Communications and Operations Fellow for OK Policy from October 2021 to July 2022. She previously worked as a digital content producer for News On 6. A native Kansas Citian, Kristin graduated with a B.A. in Media Studies and a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Tulsa in 2020. While there, she was accepted into the Global Scholars program, spurring her interests in policy, social movements, global identities, and the importance of education and advocacy. She hopes to use her skills to continue to learn and create a more equitable future for Oklahomans. An avid sports fan, Kristin lives in Tulsa with her rescue dog and is passionate about college basketball, documentaries, and coffee.

Recent Articles

In The Know: Study: Early childhood education has positive impact | Oklahoma’s Open Meeting Act | Evidence-based immigration policy reform | More

By: Kristin Wells
August 15, 2023 // Updated: August 15, 2023
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma sees increase in homeless youth | Decades of deferred maintenance threaten state’s economic future | More

By: Kristin Wells
August 3, 2023 // Updated: August 3, 2023
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Mental health access in rural jails | Gov.’s executive order called political stunt targeting transgender rights | More

By: Kristin Wells
August 2, 2023 // Updated: August 2, 2023
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. sues in State Supreme Court to nullify tribal compacts | Lawsuit challenges publicly funded religious charter school | House interim studies | More

By: Kristin Wells
August 1, 2023 // Updated: August 2, 2023
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Tribal nation compact extensions up for vote | Oklahoma Co. DA drops charges against officers | National Guard deployed to Texas border | More

By: Kristin Wells
July 31, 2023 // Updated: July 31, 2023
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Tribal leaders call for compact renewal after Stitt veto | Special session dates set at Capitol | More

By: Kristin Wells
July 17, 2023 // Updated: July 17, 2023
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Senate Freedmen hearings | Evidence of teacher, staff crisis | Change requires overcoming complacency

By: Kristin Wells
July 28, 2022 // Updated: July 28, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: ‘Outdated’ school funding formula | Turnpike expansion engineering fees jump | Drought conditions remain

By: Kristin Wells
July 27, 2022 // Updated: July 27, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: COVID cases rising more than data show | Inmate seeks execution stay | Proposed tax cut, pushback

By: Kristin Wells
July 26, 2022 // Updated: July 26, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Shortage of affordable housing | 2-year plan for DDS waiting list | Addressing Oklahoma’s scheduled executions

By: Kristin Wells
July 25, 2022 // Updated: July 25, 2022
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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]