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: 25 execution dates set | Ruling ‘fractures’ decades of Native American law | Medicaid expansion is working

By: Kristin Wells
July 5, 2022 // Updated: July 5, 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: Medicaid expansion closing gap on uninsured rate | Active COVID cases up 250% | Canoo plant may be delayed | More

By: Kristin Wells
July 1, 2022 // Updated: July 1, 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: Medicaid Expansion in Oklahoma: Year One | New SCOTUS decision limits McGirt ruling | School land office audit requested

By: Kristin Wells
June 30, 2022 // Updated: June 30, 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: Officials still talking revenue cuts | Primary election results, runoffs | Tribal-state coordination can protect children

By: Kristin Wells
June 29, 2022 // Updated: July 1, 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: Primary elections today | Abortion ruling fallout | Oklahoma reaches $250 million opiod settlement | More

By: Kristin Wells
June 28, 2022 // Updated: July 1, 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: Roe v Wade reaction in Oklahoma | Analysis: Gun deaths rose as access grew | State primaries on Tuesday | Capitol Update

By: Kristin Wells
June 27, 2022 // Updated: June 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: Epic co-founders arrested | Protecting Oklahoma’s economy requires labor force-oriented solutions | Primary races on ballot

By: Kristin Wells
June 24, 2022 // Updated: June 24, 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: Early voting begins for primary | Housing interim study requests | Upholding the Oklahoma standard

By: Kristin Wells
June 23, 2022 // Updated: July 1, 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: Epic Charter investigation | Fact-checking candidate debates | Early voting begins Thursday

By: Kristin Wells
June 22, 2022 // Updated: June 22, 2022
Enrollment irregularities, unapproved bonuses: the latest Epic Charter investigation; Early voting begins Thursday; Oklahoma getting refund in Medicaid fraud case; [More...]

In The Know: Tax cut conversations | Legislature could do more for everyday Oklahomans | Push for equity after Juneteenth federal recognition

By: Kristin Wells
June 21, 2022 // Updated: June 21, 2022
The Oklahoma Legislature could have done more to support everyday Oklahomans; More ARPA fund spending decisions expected starting in July (Capitol Update); Editorial: Economic headwinds should prompt restraint on tax cuts; [More...]