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In The Know: Tulsa school closures part of statewide picture of enrollment decline | New immigration processing center opens in Edmond | Oklahoma lawmakers examine child safety and community violence in three interim studies

By: Annie Taylor
September 29, 2026 // Updated: September 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...

Earlier Editions

In The Know: Oklahoma voters to decide property tax question in November | Oklahoma Supreme Court hears oral arguments in State Farm case | Private school subsidies get a $25 million expansion

By: Annie Taylor
April 28, 2026 // Updated: April 28, 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 organizers share how they halted an ICE warehouse | Senate leader hits the brakes on immigration checks for welfare recipients | Oklahomans tired of seeing faith turned into political props

By: Dave Hamby
April 27, 2026 // Updated: April 27, 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: Lawmakers consider reset on division of funds in tobacco settlement trust | Gov’s veto could discontinue Native American education council | SoonerCare is a lifeline Oklahoma can’t afford to lose

By: Dave Hamby
April 24, 2026 // Updated: April 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: Oklahoma Senate shoots down HB 1047’s sports betting proposal | Oklahoma Board of Education rewrites dozens of social studies standards | Hard work should pay enough to live

By: Kati Malicoate
April 23, 2026 // Updated: April 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: Second attempt at adding Medicaid expansion to Aug. ballot heads to OK Senate | Governor signs several priority bills before key legislative deadlines | Disability rights watchdog opens probe into Tulsa city jail

By: Kati Malicoate
April 22, 2026 // Updated: April 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...]

In The Know: Oklahoma lawmakers push for special election on Medicaid expansion, judicial reform | Senate leaders says no to Oklahoma constitutional convention, for now | Oklahoma City Council to vote on data center moratorium

By: Annie Taylor
April 21, 2026 // Updated: April 21, 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: INTEGRIS announces closures, layoffs in response to declining federal funding | New state law made ID renewals harder for the unhoused | Trail of Tears still echoes in America

By: Dave Hamby
April 20, 2026 // Updated: April 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. signs $12.8B state budget bill | Cherokee chief banned from speaking on Oklahoma House floor | Swapping one tax for a worse one doesn’t pay off

By: Dave Hamby
April 17, 2026 // Updated: April 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: The kids are alright for now… | When the people speak, governments should listen | Property tax ‘limits’ are long-term cuts in disguise

By: Kati Malicoate
April 16, 2026 // Updated: April 16, 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: Tax Day 2026 is here. What to know | SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds | Eliminating taxes is a trade-off most Oklahoma families can’t afford

By: Kati Malicoate
April 15, 2026 // Updated: April 15, 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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