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In The Know: State budget talks heat up | Lack of data hinders justice reform | Gov. Stitt signs rural broadband bill | More

Capitol Insider: State budget talks heating up as end of legislative session nears; How a lack of data hinders Oklahoma justice reform efforts; Governor Kevin Stitt signs bills expanding Rural broadband connectivity; [More...]

In The Know: Neighbor states poach teachers | Spotlight on missing, murdered Indigenous people | Local trailblazer for food incentive program | More

Neighboring states poach Oklahoma teachers with higher pay, other incentives; 'Whose daughter is next?' Missing, slain Native people need officials to do more, families say; Oasis Fresh Market becomes local trailblazer for food incentive program; [More...]

In The Know: Caution urged amid record revenue | Marching for second chances | Thoughtful approach to PHE ending

A thoughtful approach to the end of the public health emergency will mitigate coverage lapses; Policy Matters: It’s not enough to just listen; State monthly revenue tops $2B for the first time; [More...]

In The Know: Gov. Stitt signs expungement bill | Reaction to Roe v. Wade leak and OK abortion ban | Fire services for subscription fee

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs expungement bill in effort to ease re-entry to the workforce; Stitt signs 'fetal heartbeat' bill as U.S. Supreme Court indicates it may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade; A subscription fee for fire service in rural Oklahoma gaslights public outcry; [More...]

In The Know: Future workforce needs and higher ed | Government transparency | Effort begins for recreational marijuana | More

Oklahoma behind in meeting future workforce needs, state higher ed leader says; Editorial: Veto of SB 1695 a blow against government transparency; Recreational marijuana: SQ 820 signature collection starts today; [More...]

In The Know: Resignation and lawsuit over Swadley’s | GEER Fund distribution during pandemic | Day of Action at the Capitol today

Head of Tourism resigns and the state sues over Foggy Bottom Kitchen scandal; Stitt gave families $8 Million for school supplies in the pandemic; They bought Christmas trees, gaming consoles and hundreds of TVs; Bill making expungement process easier heading to Gov. Stitt's desk; More [More...]

In The Know: Special House committee to investigate Swadley’s | Oklahoma passes Texas-style abortion ban | Study highlights disparities for Okla. women

Increasing economic security in Oklahoma can strengthen families, assist in child abuse prevention (Child Abuse Prevention Month); A special House committee will investigate the Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen deal; Oklahoma lawmakers pass abortion bill similar to controversial Texas law; [More...]

In The Know: Poverty and health by county in Oklahoma | Grocery tax elimination | Top marks for pre-kindergarten in OK | More

Report links poverty and poor health in Oklahoma counties; Oklahoma lawmaker promises state is close to eliminating grocery tax; Education Watch: Oklahoma receives top marks for pre-kindergarten; [More...]

In The Know: State’s challenge to McGirt raises questions | Housing equity | Transparency lawsuit against the state

Oklahoma should work towards true housing equity; #SecondChanceMonth Twitter Chat; Some Oklahoma lawmakers want to cut taxes rather than provide $698 million business incentive; [More...]

In The Know: Stitt signs massive incentive proposal | Controversial Swadley’s contract canceled | Attack on indispensable workforce support

HB 1933 attacks an indispensable support to our workforce; Stitt signs lucrative 'Project Ocean' incentive proposal to attract major manufacturer; Tourism Department cancels controversial Swadley’s contract for state park restaurants; [More...]

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