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.
By: Kristin Wells
May 24, 2022 // Updated: May 24, 2022
Budget bills address economic development, disability waiting list, but miss the mark on education (Capitol Update); Governor signs bill that could waive court fees for juveniles; As drug court participation falls in Oklahoma, counties struggle to provide alternatives; Despite plans and promises, the future of Oklahoma water is uncertain; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 23, 2022 // Updated: May 23, 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...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 20, 2022 // Updated: May 20, 2022
Oklahoma lawmakers pass nation's most restrictive abortion law; Oklahoma education funding remains flat; Legislature sends controversial school restroom bill to Gov. Kevin Stitt; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 18, 2022 // Updated: May 18, 2022
‘Deal yet?’: Development efforts, pay raises and DHS money lead state budget; A new study finds Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of vaccine-preventable COVID deaths in the country; Gov. Stitt passes bill eliminating licensing barriers for people with criminal records; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 17, 2022 // Updated: May 17, 2022
Legislators put off vote a day on $9.8 billion budget bill to give themselves time to read it; Oklahoma House passes ‘shortsighted’ unemployment bill; Lawmakers to invest in programs for individuals with disabilities; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 16, 2022 // Updated: May 16, 2022
Lawmakers voted down a corporate income tax cut this spring. Leadership should leave it out of the budget; Expect a flurry of legislative activity as end of session nears; Oklahoma governor warns tribes not to create abortion havens; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 12, 2022 // Updated: May 12, 2022
US boarding school investigative report released; Democrats call for Education Secretary Walters to resign over handling of relief program; State general revenue continues far ahead of expectations; [More...]
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Historic funding for disability services leaves advocates cautiously optimistic; Oklahoma becomes sixth state to enact clean slate legislation for expungement; Autopsy Reports: Recently executed Oklahoma prisoners had fluid in lungs; [More...]
Budget bills address economic development, disability waiting list, but miss the mark on education (Capitol Update); Governor signs bill that could waive court fees for juveniles; As drug court participation falls in Oklahoma, counties struggle to provide alternatives; Despite plans and promises, the future of Oklahoma water is uncertain; [More...]
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...]
Oklahoma lawmakers pass nation's most restrictive abortion law; Oklahoma education funding remains flat; Legislature sends controversial school restroom bill to Gov. Kevin Stitt; [More...]
Oklahoma’s secretive budget process; Calling concurrent special session, Legislature to limit Stitt influence on ARPA funds; $9.84B budget package advances in Oklahoma Legislature; [More...]
