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In The Know: SQ 846 proponents concerned with posterity, critics concerned with posturing | Gov.’s office threatens to invoice Tulsa, OKC for his homelessness initiative | Teachers, other state employees brace for possible health insurance increase

By: Dave Hamby
August 14, 2026 // Updated: August 14, 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: Voters across Oklahoma set to vote on SQ 844, what impact would it have? | Hello? Are you there, Department of Human Services? | Building a better Oklahoma starts with investing in our kids

By: Kati Malicoate
August 13, 2026 // Updated: August 13, 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: Attorney General asks court to halt construction of OK aluminum smelter | Last living perpetrator of Sirloin Stockade murders recommended for parole | OK Policy hosting nonpartisan town hall about state questions on the August ballot

By: Kati Malicoate
August 12, 2026 // Updated: August 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...]

In The Know: OK voters to decide on adding voter ID requirements to state constitution | Experts warn Oklahomans should expect health insurance costs to spike | Oklahoma enters FY 2027 with billions in reserves and surplus cash

By: Annie Taylor
August 11, 2026 // Updated: August 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: New report reveals Oklahoma’s average teacher pay among nation’s worst | Felony murder rule can send children to jail for murders they didn’t personally commit | Homeless encampment crackdown keeps clearing people out. They keep coming back.

By: Dave Hamby
August 10, 2026 // Updated: August 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: DHS dealing with long wait times, federal law causing ‘bureaucratic chaos’ | Osage Nation Congress says state of emergency does not reflect reality | Cherokee Nation announces ban on data center construction on tribally owned land

By: Dave Hamby
August 7, 2026 // Updated: August 7, 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 voters to decide on State Question 844 and its impact on local funding | Tax-free weekend starts Friday | Tax cuts are a workforce problem

By: Annie Taylor
August 6, 2026 // Updated: August 7, 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: School leaders, state lawmakers at odds over SQ 844 | SQ 846 explainer: How would it change voting in Oklahoma? | Lawmakers’ FY 2027 state spending decisions did not put Oklahomans first

By: Dave Hamby
August 5, 2026 // Updated: August 6, 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: More tribal nations in Oklahoma are opposing, weighing data centers on their lands | Report finds Oklahoma in the bottom quarter of states for business | New education laws take effect in Oklahoma this school year

By: Annie Taylor
August 4, 2026 // Updated: August 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 public schools improve to 49th worst in latest education quality ranking | Oklahoma court tosses conviction of YouTuber who went to prison for online rant | Your voice matters beyond Election Day

By: Kati Malicoate
August 3, 2026 // Updated: August 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...]

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