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In The Know: OK Senate plan would spend $254M to improve reading scores, raise teacher pay | Trump in State of the Union speech touts US ‘turnaround for the ages’ | Eviction records should not create a lifelong barrier to housing

By: Kati Malicoate
February 25, 2026 // Updated: February 25, 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: School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost | How a 2014 Oklahoma law protects problem property owners | Culture war, ethics bills stall in House committee

By: Dave Hamby
February 24, 2026 // Updated: February 24, 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: Water demand grows as data centers boom | Surveys measure Oklahomans’ health care struggles | Retooling state’s regressive tax system can help affordability

By: Dave Hamby
February 23, 2026 // Updated: February 23, 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: Cutting property taxes would hurt schools, counties | Lawmakers fail to advance bills to rein in home insurance costs | Oklahoma ranks 47th in the nation for women’s health

By: Dave Hamby
February 20, 2026 // Updated: February 20, 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: Gov. Stitt declares State of Emergency | Partial shutdown drags into fifth day after Democrats send latest counterproposal to White House | Our history still has something to teach us

By: Kati Malicoate
February 19, 2026 // Updated: February 19, 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: Wildfires rage across Oklahoma as conditions worsen | County assessor warns property tax relief plan would devastate schools, counties | OIDS budget request signals new focus on diversion and rural defense

By: Annie Taylor
February 18, 2026 // Updated: February 18, 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: Oklahoma will face ‘challenging budget year’ as demand for services grows | What is the SAVE Act? | Election Board issues decision to keep voter data private

By: Dave Hamby
February 17, 2026 // Updated: February 17, 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: Two more poultry companies agree to settle Oklahoma pollution lawsuit | Oklahoma ethics board struggling to comply with new law on local campaign finance | Trump reignites longstanding beef with Gov. Stitt

By: Dave Hamby
February 13, 2026 // Updated: February 13, 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: Oklahoma set to execute Kendrick Simpson for 2006 OKC double murder | OK Senate leader rejects full repeal of property taxes, open to targeted reforms | There’s little comfort in saying ‘We told you so’

By: Kati Malicoate
February 12, 2026 // Updated: February 12, 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: Holt wins re-election in Oklahoma City, Norman City Council sees new faces and incumbents | Oklahoma Becomes ICE Arrest Hub as Federal Policy Drives Enforcement Explosion | ‘Broadening the Tax Base’ is code for an unfair tax system

By: Kati Malicoate
February 11, 2026 // Updated: February 11, 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...]

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In The Know: Tax cuts easy to promise, but what replaces lost revenue? | What’s Behind Oklahoma’s Education Ranking? | Oklahoma voters deserve choices at the polls

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In The Know: OK Senate plan would spend $254M to improve reading scores, raise teacher pay | Trump in State of the Union speech touts US ‘turnaround for the ages’ | Eviction records should not create a lifelong barrier to housing

In The Know: School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost | How a 2014 Oklahoma law protects problem property owners | Culture war, ethics bills stall in House committee

In The Know: Water demand grows as data centers boom | Surveys measure Oklahomans’ health care struggles | Retooling state’s regressive tax system can help affordability

In The Know: Cutting property taxes would hurt schools, counties | Lawmakers fail to advance bills to rein in home insurance costs | Oklahoma ranks 47th in the nation for women’s health

In The Know: Gov. Stitt declares State of Emergency | Partial shutdown drags into fifth day after Democrats send latest counterproposal to White House | Our history still has something to teach us

In The Know: Wildfires rage across Oklahoma as conditions worsen | County assessor warns property tax relief plan would devastate schools, counties | OIDS budget request signals new focus on diversion and rural defense

In The Know: Oklahoma will face ‘challenging budget year’ as demand for services grows | What is the SAVE Act? | Election Board issues decision to keep voter data private

In The Know: Two more poultry companies agree to settle Oklahoma pollution lawsuit | Oklahoma ethics board struggling to comply with new law on local campaign finance | Trump reignites longstanding beef with Gov. Stitt

In The Know: Oklahoma set to execute Kendrick Simpson for 2006 OKC double murder | OK Senate leader rejects full repeal of property taxes, open to targeted reforms | There’s little comfort in saying ‘We told you so’

In The Know: Holt wins re-election in Oklahoma City, Norman City Council sees new faces and incumbents | Oklahoma Becomes ICE Arrest Hub as Federal Policy Drives Enforcement Explosion | ‘Broadening the Tax Base’ is code for an unfair tax system

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