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
March 21, 2022 // Updated: March 21, 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
March 18, 2022 // Updated: March 18, 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
March 17, 2022 // Updated: March 17, 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
March 16, 2022 // Updated: March 16, 2022
‘I believe this is true reform that can actually change lives,’ Oklahoma Senate bill eliminating certain fines and fees for convicted moves forward; Why Oklahoma keeps lethal injection drug records hidden; Evictions are returning to pre-pandemic levels. That’s not a good thing; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 15, 2022 // Updated: March 15, 2022
Oklahoma bill proposes crime classification system; Oklahoma officials waived competitive bidding to give EV startup Canoo a potentially lucrative statewide contract; Transgender Oklahomans sue Gov. Kevin Stitt over order blocking birth certificate changes; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 14, 2022 // Updated: March 14, 2022
'We're in this together': Oklahoma City hospital staff marks two years of COVID pandemic; Stitt proposes $20M to clear disability waiting list. Provider rates still a challenge; What to know about a proposed Oklahoma tax write-off for donating cash to teachers; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 11, 2022 // Updated: March 11, 2022
An Oklahoma bill to implement school vouchers is moving forward. Here’s what we know; Bill to automate Oklahoma's expungement process goes to the Senate; At 2-year mark, Oklahomans reflect on how COVID-19 changed lives and future with the virus; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 10, 2022 // Updated: March 10, 2022
Massive spending bill includes more than $62 million to help tribes address McGirt ruling; State House bill would give parents tax credits for personally paying their children's teachers extra; IRS investigating Epic Charter Schools finances; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 9, 2022 // Updated: March 9, 2022
Nursing shortage spurs OU to make 'historic' change to accept all qualified applicants; Where criminal justice legislation stands following key deadline; Oklahoma families need economic support following the ending of the expanded Child Tax Credit; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 8, 2022 // Updated: March 8, 2022
The expungement process in Oklahoma is expensive and time-consuming. The legislature could change that; Executions in Oklahoma remain on hold until judge rules on constitutionality of method; Lawsuit seeks to postpone Oklahoma’s special election for U.S. Senate; [More...]
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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 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 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...]
‘I believe this is true reform that can actually change lives,’ Oklahoma Senate bill eliminating certain fines and fees for convicted moves forward; Why Oklahoma keeps lethal injection drug records hidden; Evictions are returning to pre-pandemic levels. That’s not a good thing; [More...]
Oklahoma bill proposes crime classification system; Oklahoma officials waived competitive bidding to give EV startup Canoo a potentially lucrative statewide contract; Transgender Oklahomans sue Gov. Kevin Stitt over order blocking birth certificate changes; [More...]
