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In The Know: Data centers, childhood literacy among Oklahoma House Speaker’s session goals | Proposed ICE detention site in OKC raises questions | Silence will never create change

By: Kati Malicoate
January 22, 2026 // Updated: January 22, 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: SNAP changes coming to Oklahoma: What you need to know | One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts | Oklahoma legislation introduced to slow eviction timeline

By: Kati Malicoate
January 7, 2026 // Updated: January 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: First execution of 2026 scheduled | Group seeks to add new political party to Oklahoma ballots | SB 1381 aims to curb unnecessary pretrial detention

By: Annie Taylor
January 6, 2026 // Updated: January 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: New Oklahoma laws take effect Jan. 1. | Oklahoma congressional delegation backs Venezuelan attack | Poverty is a policy choice; ending it is one, too

By: Dave Hamby
January 5, 2026 // Updated: January 5, 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: ‘Everyone’s scared.’ How Trump’s focus on immigration affects Oklahoma | Stitt criticizes judgment in poultry pollution lawsuit, seeks stay | Is ‘stable revenue’ enough for Oklahoma’s future growth?

By: Dave Hamby
December 23, 2025 // Updated: December 23, 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: Officials release initial budget outlook for FY27 | Judge orders poultry companies to pay for cleanup in longstanding Illinois River lawsuit | Oklahoma GOP begins to fracture and a far-right takeover looms, open primaries are a threat

By: Dave Hamby
December 22, 2025 // Updated: December 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...]

In The Know: After food aid vanished, calls for rent assistance surged | AG says Oklahoma can’t prosecute tribal hunters on tribal land | OK Policy’s top publications for 2025

By: Dave Hamby
December 19, 2025 // Updated: December 19, 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: A health insurance crisis is looming for Oklahomans. Do our electeds care? | Oklahoma mental health department explores privatizing some behavioral care centers | Putting people before politics shouldn’t be controversial

By: Kati Malicoate
December 18, 2025 // Updated: December 18, 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: OK Supreme Court strikes 2025 social studies standards | No US House vote to extend health care subsidies | ClassWallet case highlights ongoing power struggle between Gov, AG

By: Kati Malicoate
December 17, 2025 // Updated: December 17, 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: Child care group sues Oklahoma DHS over cuts to subsidies for school-age children | Data centers continue to be focus of state, local concerns | Voting by mail faces uncertain moment

By: Dave Hamby
December 15, 2025 // Updated: December 15, 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: Lower-wage workers report skipping meals, taking out loans for food and rent | Western Heights audit notes legal fees, superintendent fight | Department of Corrections refuses to release body camera footage

By: Dave Hamby
December 12, 2025 // Updated: December 12, 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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