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In The Know: Early voting for primary elections, SQ 832 continues today, tomorrow | These races are drawing the most money ahead of primaries | Politics, budget constraints stalled needed criminal justice reforms

By: Dave Hamby
June 12, 2026 // Updated: June 12, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more More...

Earlier Editions

In The Know: Oklahoma SNAP enrollment sees 14% decline since last year | Economist says $15 minimum wage could reduce worker turnover | Our kids aren’t failing. We’re failing our kids

By: Kati Malicoate
June 11, 2026 // Updated: June 11, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Early voting starts Thursday for Oklahoma primary. See hours, election info | Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032 | HB 3742 brings long-needed discovery reforms to Oklahoma courts

By: Kati Malicoate
June 10, 2026 // Updated: June 10, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Chickasaw Nation governor Bill Anoatubby to retire after nearly 40 years | Pricey video calls replaced human contact in Oklahoma jails | Why are data centers so controversial?

By: Annie Taylor
June 9, 2026 // Updated: June 9, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: New report shows Oklahoma ranks 44th for child well-being | How homeless encampment sweeps played out in three cities | Gov. appoints new leader of embattled mental health department

By: Dave Hamby
June 8, 2026 // Updated: June 8, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Brent Swadley discusses ‘political favors’ in calls from county jail | Federal housing cuts could put 30,000 Oklahomans at risk | How to increase awareness about upcoming minimum wage vote

By: Kati Malicoate
June 5, 2026 // Updated: June 5, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Advocates challenge the rejection of open primaries initiative petition | OK Supreme Court hears challenge to homestead property tax state question | Oklahoma’s minimum wage is out of step with today’s economy

By: Annie Taylor
June 4, 2026 // Updated: June 4, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma Supreme Court hears challenge to property tax initiative petition | Millions could face coverage loss under new Medicaid work rules | Fact check: GOP gubernatorial debate

By: Dave Hamby
June 3, 2026 // Updated: June 3, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. signs final bills for 2026 session, uses pocket veto on 3 measures | Open primary advocates appeal rejection of their initiative petition | Oklahoma takes a closer look at its early childhood services

By: Annie Taylor
June 2, 2026 // Updated: June 2, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma’s housing crisis met with legislative silence this session | Out-of-state group tests state law with cruise for political donation sweepstakes | Myths vs. facts about the minimum wage

By: Dave Hamby
June 1, 2026 // Updated: June 1, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]

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