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
February 8, 2022 // Updated: February 11, 2022
Stitt pitches higher teacher pay and vouchers, says ‘justice’ jeopardized by reservation jurisdiction; Gov. Kevin Stitt unveils nearly standstill budget; Mayor, city council, school board seats to be decided across Oklahoma on Tuesday; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
February 7, 2022 // Updated: February 7, 2022
Oklahoma governor's speech to kick off legislative session; Vaccine mandates, tax cuts, marijuana and culture wars on agenda as Oklahoma Legislature returns; Strengthening the Grocery Tax Credit would provide fiscally smart tax relief to working Oklahomans; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
February 4, 2022 // Updated: February 4, 2022
Winter storm brings hazardous conditions to OKC, but not as severe as 2021 storm; State's youth suicide trend a 'true epidemic,' tops advocacy group's priority list; Cherokee, Chickasaw tribal officials on reservation issue: It's time to move on; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
February 3, 2022 // Updated: February 3, 2022
Winter storm leaves thousands of Oklahomans without power in freezing temperatures; Oklahoma budget process can be mysterious, even for many lawmakers; Awake at 2 A.M., agonizing over life-and-death decisions: A superintendent’s story; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
February 1, 2022 // Updated: February 1, 2022
Oklahoma's oil regulator to shut some disposal wells following large quake; Oklahoma Policy Institute now includes tribal-state policy advocacy; Free N95 masks available at several dozen Tulsa pharmacies through state health partnership; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
January 31, 2022 // Updated: January 31, 2022
Largest state budget since 2010 should benefit Oklahoma workers says policy group; Military medical teams coming to Oklahoma to support hospitals during COVID-19 surge; Rapid revenue rebounds seen in Oklahoma, other states; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
January 28, 2022 // Updated: January 28, 2022
State of Oklahoma carries out Donald Grant execution; 'We have never seen death like this before': Providers overwhelmed, COVID hospitalizations keep toppling records in Oklahoma; State lawmakers consider eliminating grocery sales taxes; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
January 26, 2022 // Updated: January 26, 2022
Oklahoma among least transparent states for state budget process, new OK Policy report shows; Anoatubby cites 'finality' as US Supreme Court rejects 32 McGirt petitions; Gas bills going up: Commission OK's ONG's $1.357 billion in costs from February cold snap. [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
January 25, 2022 // Updated: January 25, 2022
Oklahoma breaks COVID hospitalization records; omicron is dangerous for children, pediatricians warn; SB 1548 would prioritize treatment, stability over punishment in Oklahoma’s drug courts (Capitol Update); Lobbyist says former Oklahoma lawmaker sexually assaulted her at New Year’s party; [More...]
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Stitt pitches higher teacher pay and vouchers, says ‘justice’ jeopardized by reservation jurisdiction; Gov. Kevin Stitt unveils nearly standstill budget; Mayor, city council, school board seats to be decided across Oklahoma on Tuesday; [More...]
Oklahoma governor's speech to kick off legislative session; Vaccine mandates, tax cuts, marijuana and culture wars on agenda as Oklahoma Legislature returns; Strengthening the Grocery Tax Credit would provide fiscally smart tax relief to working Oklahomans; [More...]
Winter storm brings hazardous conditions to OKC, but not as severe as 2021 storm; State's youth suicide trend a 'true epidemic,' tops advocacy group's priority list; Cherokee, Chickasaw tribal officials on reservation issue: It's time to move on; [More...]
Winter storm leaves thousands of Oklahomans without power in freezing temperatures; Oklahoma budget process can be mysterious, even for many lawmakers; Awake at 2 A.M., agonizing over life-and-death decisions: A superintendent’s story; [More...]
First major winter storm of the season takes aim at Oklahoma; COVID-19 cases show decline; hospitals still face struggle; [More...]
