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In The Know: Oklahoma’s fertility rate continues to decline, report finds | The man who brought you Trump Bibles in schools is truly back at it again | Highway Patrol withdrawal sparks legal and legislative pushback

By: Kati Malicoate
July 22, 2025 // Updated: July 22, 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: Bipartisan concerns about gov’s tax cut plan | House looking to rein in agencies’ administrative rules | Local veterans struggling amid VA cuts

By: Dave Hamby
February 10, 2025 // Updated: February 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: Republican leaders hesitant on income tax cuts | Tangible ways to improve child care for workforce | Will state repeat past income tax cut mistakes?

By: Dave Hamby
February 7, 2025 // Updated: February 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: State, local officials plan for potential immigration enforcement at schools | Questions linger following OSU president’s sudden resignation | Policy Matters: ‘Path to zero’ is a dangerous road

By: Kandis West
February 6, 2025 // Updated: February 6, 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: What is DOGE-OK? What to know about Gov. Stitt’s budget, legislative plans | Oklahoma lawmakers cast doubt on Ed. Dept. budget requests | House advances controversial bill giving storm chasers emergency vehicle status

By: Annie Taylor
February 5, 2025 // Updated: February 5, 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: Oklahoma governor calls for education reforms, smaller government | Oklahoma bill takes aim at resources available to students on IEPs | Day Without Immigrants impacts Tulsa-area businesses, schools | Mostly flat budget requests from state’s health, human services agencies

By: Kandis West
February 4, 2025 // Updated: February 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: Legislative session kicks off today | Presidential orders guide states to use federal ed dollars for private schools | Who really wins from tax cuts? Hint: It’s probably not you.

By: Dave Hamby
February 3, 2025 // Updated: February 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. to weigh which undocumented immigrants in prisons will be deported | Lawmakers ought to prioritize people over savings | Federal changes will shift cost to states

By: Dave Hamby
January 31, 2025 // Updated: January 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: Governor renews calls to cut, eliminate personal income tax. How would it impact Oklahomans? | Lawmakers questions state superintendent’s priorities | Staying engaged this legislative session

By: Annie Taylor
January 30, 2025 // Updated: January 30, 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: Judge temporarily blocks grant freeze that jeopardizes billions of federal dollars for Oklahoma | OSDE board approves controversial rule changes | New report shows state’s academic results stagnant

By: Annie Taylor
January 29, 2025 // Updated: January 29, 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 to vote on controversial new administrative rules | Second bid quietly goes out for buying Bibles for schools |Lawmakers weighing agency needs, budget cuts, and $4.6 billion in state savings

By: Dave Hamby
January 28, 2025 // Updated: January 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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