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 11, 2022 // Updated: May 11, 2022
Editorial: Solution to lack of budget oversight is reinstating power to a commission; How better justice data could benefit Oklahoma; EV startup Canoo is running out of cash and doubtful about its future; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 10, 2022 // Updated: May 10, 2022
Attempts to restrict State Questions fail to pass; Proposed Medicaid solution in legislation aims to improve efficiency and outcomes; Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt vetoes tribal judicial bill; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 9, 2022 // Updated: May 9, 2022
Capitol Insider: State budget talks heating up as end of legislative session nears; How a lack of data hinders Oklahoma justice reform efforts; Governor Kevin Stitt signs bills expanding Rural broadband connectivity; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 6, 2022 // Updated: May 6, 2022
Neighboring states poach Oklahoma teachers with higher pay, other incentives; 'Whose daughter is next?' Missing, slain Native people need officials to do more, families say; Oasis Fresh Market becomes local trailblazer for food incentive program; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 5, 2022 // Updated: May 5, 2022
A thoughtful approach to the end of the public health emergency will mitigate coverage lapses; Policy Matters: It’s not enough to just listen; State monthly revenue tops $2B for the first time; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 4, 2022 // Updated: May 4, 2022
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs expungement bill in effort to ease re-entry to the workforce; Stitt signs 'fetal heartbeat' bill as U.S. Supreme Court indicates it may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade; A subscription fee for fire service in rural Oklahoma gaslights public outcry; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
May 3, 2022 // Updated: May 3, 2022
Oklahoma behind in meeting future workforce needs, state higher ed leader says; Editorial: Veto of SB 1695 a blow against government transparency; Recreational marijuana: SQ 820 signature collection starts today; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
April 27, 2022 // Updated: April 27, 2022
Oklahoma should work towards true housing equity; #SecondChanceMonth Twitter Chat; Some Oklahoma lawmakers want to cut taxes rather than provide $698 million business incentive; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
April 26, 2022 // Updated: April 26, 2022
HB 1933 attacks an indispensable support to our workforce; Stitt signs lucrative 'Project Ocean' incentive proposal to attract major manufacturer; Tourism Department cancels controversial Swadley’s contract for state park restaurants; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
April 25, 2022 // Updated: April 25, 2022
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Editorial: Solution to lack of budget oversight is reinstating power to a commission; How better justice data could benefit Oklahoma; EV startup Canoo is running out of cash and doubtful about its future; [More...]
Attempts to restrict State Questions fail to pass; Proposed Medicaid solution in legislation aims to improve efficiency and outcomes; Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt vetoes tribal judicial bill; [More...]
Capitol Insider: State budget talks heating up as end of legislative session nears; How a lack of data hinders Oklahoma justice reform efforts; Governor Kevin Stitt signs bills expanding Rural broadband connectivity; [More...]
Neighboring states poach Oklahoma teachers with higher pay, other incentives; 'Whose daughter is next?' Missing, slain Native people need officials to do more, families say; Oasis Fresh Market becomes local trailblazer for food incentive program; [More...]
A thoughtful approach to the end of the public health emergency will mitigate coverage lapses; Policy Matters: It’s not enough to just listen; State monthly revenue tops $2B for the first time; [More...]
