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In The Know: Student citizenship, social studies standards draw bipartisan concern | Rift deepens between Stitt, Muscogee Nation | Only smash the piggy bank in emergencies

By: Dave Hamby
April 24, 2025 // Updated: April 24, 2025
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: Bill to ban homeless shelters, outreach fails in committee | Governor lays out legislative priorities, criticizes bipartisanship | Policy Matters: Without proof, efficiency is just politics dressed up like progress

By: Annie Taylor
April 10, 2025 // Updated: April 10, 2025
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: House committee rejects bill that would violate Tribal data sovereignty | Feds revoke visas for 8 int’l students at state colleges | Forestry department fallout continues

By: Dave Hamby
April 9, 2025 // Updated: April 9, 2025
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. accuses Forestry Services of withholding resources, urges shutdown | Federal funding freezes hit Oklahoma’s farmers, clean energy programs | Crossover week, special election results lead up to impending committee, floor deadlines

By: Annie Taylor
April 8, 2025 // Updated: April 8, 2025
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: Oklahomans join nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests | OK’s tax burden among nation’s lowest | #okleg puts Tribal sovereignty in the spotlight

By: Dave Hamby
April 7, 2025 // Updated: April 7, 2025
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.’s proposal to eliminate forestry department gets pushback | How will Trump’s tariffs impact Oklahomans | Fact check on bill that would limit homelessness services

By: Dave Hamby
April 4, 2025 // Updated: April 4, 2025
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: DOGE-OK recommends health care cuts that are harmful, counterintuitive | U.S. Supreme Court hears case over Planned Parenthood funding | Tell our leaders – Prioritize people over profits

By: Annie Taylor
April 3, 2025 // Updated: April 3, 2025
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. orders state agencies to purge barriers separating church, state | Election results roundup | Raising the minimum wage means more Oklahomans could afford housing

By: Dave Hamby
April 2, 2025 // Updated: April 2, 2025
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: Oklahomans in 71 counties head to the polls for special elections today | House proposes $107 million budget cut for FY26 | Lawmakers question Ryan Walters about proposed new social studies standards | Bill would create state business court

By: Annie Taylor
April 1, 2025 // Updated: April 1, 2025
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: Some property managers using eviction as rent-collection tool | A look at bills that advanced in #okleg last week | State cuts funding for critical emergency mental health care programs in Tulsa

By: Dave Hamby
March 31, 2025 // Updated: March 31, 2025
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: State Ed. Board postpones meeting last minute over concerns of potential Open Meeting Act violation | Oklahoma drought, fire conditions persist | Bills pass ahead of legislative deadline this week in the #OKLeg

By: Annie Taylor
March 28, 2025 // Updated: March 28, 2025
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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