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In The Know: Highlights of bills for upcoming legislative session, historical look at state’s gaming and horse racing industries, and more

Highlights among the 2,243 bills and resolutions Oklahoma lawmakers filed for the 2020 session, which begins Feb. 3; The state's primary motivation for Vegas-style gambling at Oklahoma's Indian casinos was to save Oklahoma's then-struggling horse racing industry. [More...]

In The Know: Transportation agency consolidation proposed, criminal justice reform conference held, and more

Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to consolidate the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Combining the two state agencies makes sense because they both focus on improving transportation in Oklahoma. The daylong event brought together more than 100 law enforcement officers, public defenders, prosecutors, judges, nonprofit workers, students, law school faculty and others involved in the criminal justice arena. [More...]

In The Know: A look at Oklahoma criminal justice reform, life after prison release, and 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. New from OK… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Governor asks for shut down of Class III gaming, state Supreme Court rules SB 608 unconstitutional, and more

Gov. Stitt asks federal court to shut down Oklahoma tribes' Class III casino gaming; Oklahoma Corporation Commission considers how tight budget year might impact upgrade efforts; Oklahoma GPT collections fall; [More...]

In The Know: Redistricting petition heard, increasing incentives to recruit rural health care professionals, and 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma’s aspirations as a Top 10 state, getting Census to all residents, and 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. New from OK… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Prison labor contracts scrutinized, new legislation proposed before deadline, and more

Oklahoma pays $1.45-per-hour for prison telemarketing; Committee approves request for state jobs incentive money by company founded by Gov. Kevin Stitt; (Audio) Opioid distributor lawsuit, corrections reform task force, recreational marijuana opposition & more; [More...]

In The Know: Reforms reduce Oklahoma County jail population, more commutations recommended, and 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. New from OK… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Bill would require racial impact statements, state childhood trauma rate improves but still leads nation, and 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. New from OK… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma sues more opioid manufacturers, expanding occupational licensure, and more

‘Blood on their hands’: Oklahoma sues opioid distributors; Gov. Kevin Stitt gives himself an 'A' for first year; Oklahoma Career Tech seeks to expand training programs for inmates; [More...]

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