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In The Know: New report reveals Oklahoma’s average teacher pay among nation’s worst | Felony murder rule can send children to jail for murders they didn’t personally commit | Homeless encampment crackdown keeps clearing people out. They keep coming back.

By: Dave Hamby
August 10, 2026 // Updated: August 10, 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: DHS dealing with long wait times, federal law causing ‘bureaucratic chaos’ | Osage Nation Congress says state of emergency does not reflect reality | Cherokee Nation announces ban on data center construction on tribally owned land

By: Dave Hamby
August 7, 2026 // Updated: August 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: Oklahoma voters to decide on State Question 844 and its impact on local funding | Tax-free weekend starts Friday | Tax cuts are a workforce problem

By: Annie Taylor
August 6, 2026 // Updated: August 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: School leaders, state lawmakers at odds over SQ 844 | SQ 846 explainer: How would it change voting in Oklahoma? | Lawmakers’ FY 2027 state spending decisions did not put Oklahomans first

By: Dave Hamby
August 5, 2026 // Updated: August 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: More tribal nations in Oklahoma are opposing, weighing data centers on their lands | Report finds Oklahoma in the bottom quarter of states for business | New education laws take effect in Oklahoma this school year

By: Annie Taylor
August 4, 2026 // Updated: August 4, 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 public schools improve to 49th worst in latest education quality ranking | Oklahoma court tosses conviction of YouTuber who went to prison for online rant | Your voice matters beyond Election Day

By: Kati Malicoate
August 3, 2026 // Updated: August 3, 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: AG slams federal investigation of decision to deny mosque in Broken Arrow | Funding cuts could impact Native American student outcomes | SQ 844 & SQ 846 Townhall

By: Dave Hamby
July 31, 2026 // Updated: July 31, 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: Lawmaker claims censorship after interim studies rejected | Oklahoma vying for nuclear waste, reactor hub: What does the pitch entail? | Dignity is the foundation of a stronger Oklahoma

By: Kati Malicoate
July 30, 2026 // Updated: July 30, 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: Cyclosporiasis cases in state climb past 300 | Oklahoma could land $50 billion nuclear campus | What’s on the ballot for the August 25 elections?

By: Dave Hamby
July 29, 2026 // Updated: July 29, 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: OK voters to decide on adding voter ID requirements to state constitution | Experts warn Oklahomans should expect health insurance costs to spike | Oklahoma enters FY 2027 with billions in reserves and surplus cash

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In The Know: New report reveals Oklahoma’s average teacher pay among nation’s worst | Felony murder rule can send children to jail for murders they didn’t personally commit | Homeless encampment crackdown keeps clearing people out. They keep coming back.

In The Know: DHS dealing with long wait times, federal law causing ‘bureaucratic chaos’ | Osage Nation Congress says state of emergency does not reflect reality | Cherokee Nation announces ban on data center construction on tribally owned land

In The Know: Oklahoma voters to decide on State Question 844 and its impact on local funding | Tax-free weekend starts Friday | Tax cuts are a workforce problem

In The Know: School leaders, state lawmakers at odds over SQ 844 | SQ 846 explainer: How would it change voting in Oklahoma? | Lawmakers’ FY 2027 state spending decisions did not put Oklahomans first

In The Know: More tribal nations in Oklahoma are opposing, weighing data centers on their lands | Report finds Oklahoma in the bottom quarter of states for business | New education laws take effect in Oklahoma this school year

In The Know: Oklahoma public schools improve to 49th worst in latest education quality ranking | Oklahoma court tosses conviction of YouTuber who went to prison for online rant | Your voice matters beyond Election Day

In The Know: AG slams federal investigation of decision to deny mosque in Broken Arrow | Funding cuts could impact Native American student outcomes | SQ 844 & SQ 846 Townhall

In The Know: Lawmaker claims censorship after interim studies rejected | Oklahoma vying for nuclear waste, reactor hub: What does the pitch entail? | Dignity is the foundation of a stronger Oklahoma

In The Know: Cyclosporiasis cases in state climb past 300 | Oklahoma could land $50 billion nuclear campus | What’s on the ballot for the August 25 elections?

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