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In The Know: Oklahoma still short teachers after pay raise despite improved hiring, Stitt calling for higher education chancellor to be replaced, High uninsured rate one of many factors behind state’s low health ranking

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: Key facts to know about Medicaid expansion proposal, How does Epic Charter Schools stack up academically?, Tulsa-area districts hope to fill teacher vacancies before start of school

Jail Trust votes to establish Oklahoma County Jail administrator position; Key facts to know about Medicaid expansion proposal; How does Epic Charter Schools stack up academically? Check out student proficiency test scores; [More...]

In The Know: Opioid treatment access an issue for Medicaid patients, State lawmakers begin efforts to improve health care system, Bill to reinstate tax exemption for foster parents signed by Stitt

Opioid treatment access an issue for Medicaid patients; State lawmakers begin efforts to improve health care system; As Stitt plans DC office, some agencies have their own lobbyists; Oklahoma unemployment unchanged in July; [More...]

In The Know: Last day to apply to join our team as a field organizer, Raising the kindergarten age in Oklahoma may leave some children out, Oklahoma issues first annual classroom grants

Raising the kindergarten age in Oklahoma may leave some children out; Oklahoma issues first annual classroom grants; Dwindling state funding forces universities to tap other sources for capital projects; OxyContin maker Purdue agrees to provide research data; [More...]

In The Know: Health care working group gets overview at first meeting, Department of Corrections hopes to hire hundreds of correctional officers

Health care working group gets overview at first meeting; Department of Corrections hopes to hire hundreds of correctional officers; Health care, criminal justice reform on agenda for 2020 legislative session, governor says; Gov. signs bill to track federal dollars; [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive, Stitt hopes to renegotiate gaming compacts despite opposition from tribal leaders, Governor Signs “Nancy’s Law”

Governor Signs "Nancy's Law"; Stitt hopes to renegotiate gaming compacts despite opposition from tribal leaders; Oklahoma County jail inmate dies, was found unresponsive; Gun permitting requirements a 'necessary standard,' lawmaker says; [More...]

In The Know: Referendum effort seeks to stop Oklahoma’s permitless carry law, Judge says liquor distribution legislation ‘unconstitutional’, Exclusive CEO group members help fill out Stitt administration

Referendum effort seeks to stop Oklahoma’s permitless carry law; Judge: Liquor distribution legislation 'unconstitutional'; Exclusive CEO group members help fill out Stitt administration; Stitt administration plans to hire Washington liaison; [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma’s economy may be slowing, Lawmakers urge collaboration in gaming compact negotiations, Women still underrepresented at Oklahoma’s Capitol

Oklahoma's economy may be slowing, new tax data suggests; Lawmakers urge collaboration in gaming compact negotiations; Despite gains in 2018 elections, women still underrepresented at Oklahoma's Capitol; Political donations around legislative session leave lawmakers’ campaigns $1.3 million wealthier; [More...]

In The Know: Epic Charter Schools’ expansion into Texas in limbo, Unemployment rates improve over last year, Oklahoma ‘making progress’ on policies to help battle cancer

Epic Charter Schools' expansion into Texas in limbo amid new revelations about criminal investigation; Unemployment rates improve over last year; Report: Oklahoma 'making progress' on policies to help battle cancer; Regulating Buds: Local dispensaries say new rules won't impact business; [More...]

In The Know: Medicaid expansion proponents kick off 90-day drive to get issue before voters, Oklahoma ranks lowest on key rare disease programs, Voters ask Legislature for more action on criminal justice reform

Medicaid expansion proponents kick off 90-day drive to get issue before voters; Oklahoma ranks lowest on key rare disease programs on NORD's 2019 State Report Card; ‘Huge problem’: Company mum on closing northeast OKC grocery store; Voters ask Legislature for more action on criminal justice reform; [More...]

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