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
April 5, 2022 // Updated: April 5, 2022
Editorial: Go vote today; Five Tribes urge Supreme Court to reject Oklahoma claim of jurisdiction; New records have been set for renewable energy, thanks in large part to Oklahoma wind; Legislation seeks to fund criminal justice alternatives almost six years after law's passage; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
April 4, 2022 // Updated: April 4, 2022
End of State Questions? Experts say legislation could doom most efforts; What's on the ballot across the Oklahoma City metro area on April 5; Legislature's appropriations chairmen leery of tax cuts; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
April 1, 2022 // Updated: April 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...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 31, 2022 // Updated: March 31, 2022
Mitigation efforts helped keep our justice-involved youth safer during the pandemic; Implementation risks lurk in US state 2022 tax cut plans; Former Kansas lawmaker urges neighbors to proceed cautiously when considering tax cuts; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 30, 2022 // Updated: March 30, 2022
Many Oklahoma jails struggle to meet health and safety standards; Report proposes reforms to Oklahoma’s Juvenile Justice System; The COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in services to vulnerable communities, particularly immigrants; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 29, 2022 // Updated: March 29, 2022
State's juvenile justice system mirrors deficiencies of adult system, report says; Health Care Authority warns 200,000 might lose SoonerCare when public health emergency ends; State agencies spend millions on outside support from marketing, PR firms; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 25, 2022 // Updated: March 25, 2022
A day in Oklahoma County drug court, where a judge hopes all rise; High call volume from eastern Oklahoma's 211 hotline indicates rent assistance still needed; Editorial: Juveniles deserve chance; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 24, 2022 // Updated: March 24, 2022
School voucher bill narrowly fails in Oklahoma Senate during late night vote; Oklahoma tribes contributing more than ever to state's economy, according to new study; House lobs $400 million 'live round' at the Senate; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 23, 2022 // Updated: March 23, 2022
Oklahoma House rings up $500 million in proposed tax cuts; Lawmakers advance proposal to make state questions harder to get on ballot, pass; Proposal to eliminate some Oklahoma court fines and fees has bipartisan support; [More...]
By: Kristin Wells
March 22, 2022 // Updated: March 22, 2022
Capitol Watch: Just how transparent is Oklahoma’s Legislature; Editorial: Stitt's proposal to eliminate waiting list for Oklahomans with disabilities is right move; [More...]
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Editorial: Go vote today; Five Tribes urge Supreme Court to reject Oklahoma claim of jurisdiction; New records have been set for renewable energy, thanks in large part to Oklahoma wind; Legislation seeks to fund criminal justice alternatives almost six years after law's passage; [More...]
End of State Questions? Experts say legislation could doom most efforts; What's on the ballot across the Oklahoma City metro area on April 5; Legislature's appropriations chairmen leery of tax cuts; [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...]
Mitigation efforts helped keep our justice-involved youth safer during the pandemic; Implementation risks lurk in US state 2022 tax cut plans; Former Kansas lawmaker urges neighbors to proceed cautiously when considering tax cuts; [More...]
Many Oklahoma jails struggle to meet health and safety standards; Report proposes reforms to Oklahoma’s Juvenile Justice System; The COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in services to vulnerable communities, particularly immigrants; [More...]
