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In The Know: Oklahoma AG agrees to turn over voter data to feds after lawsuit | Oklahoma’s mental health system leaves defendants waiting in jail despite order to fix delays | Creating a minimum age of adjudication is common sense youth justice reform

By: Kati Malicoate
March 25, 2026 // Updated: March 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...

Earlier Editions

In The Know: SQ 836 open primary ballot petition OK’d by State Supreme Court | Anti-trans ads already making an appearance in gubernatorial primary | Fact-checking Oklahoma officials on efforts to clear Tulsa’s homeless camps

By: Annie Taylor
September 17, 2025 // Updated: September 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: State Supreme Court puts new social studies standards on hold | Ryan Walters orders moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, many school districts opt out | Breaking Oklahoma’s cycle of incarceration requires coordinated efforts, investments

By: Annie Taylor
September 16, 2025 // Updated: September 16, 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: Details about Oklahoma data centers are often shrouded in secrecy | Stitt’s order to clear homeless camps in Tulsa has led to chaos, advocates say | Housing ends homelessness; confinement makes it worse

By: Dave Hamby
September 15, 2025 // Updated: September 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: 2024 Census data show Oklahoma ranks as 8th poorest state | Leaders’ decision to target immigrants won’t improve Oklahoma education outcomes | More

By: Dave Hamby
September 12, 2025 // Updated: September 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...]

In The Know: Lack of Affordable Housing Prices Out Oklahoma Renters | Bulldozers won’t solve homelessness | Data shouldn’t be political

By: Kati Malicoate
September 11, 2025 // Updated: September 11, 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: Push to shutter homeless camps ongoing, could spread to other parts of Oklahoma | Four of Stitt’s political appointees are resigning, one as AG sends a critical letter | Minco school bus crash reignites debate on school bus seat belts

By: Annie Taylor
September 10, 2025 // Updated: September 10, 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: Two top state officials resign | Tulsa mayor announces homeless outreach program expansion | Oklahoma State Treasurer pushes Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust board to file shareholder proposals

By: Kati Malicoate
September 9, 2025 // Updated: September 9, 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: ‘We can’t incarcerate ourselves out of homelessness’ | Report: Ryan Walters has a pattern of poor attendance at state boards | Taking a closer look at this year’s state budget

By: Dave Hamby
September 8, 2025 // Updated: September 8, 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: Gov. targets Tulsa in Trump-like mission to remove homeless encampments | Teacher morale crisis caused by low pay, legislature’s inaction re: state superintendent | Private prison companies profit from incarcerating our loved ones, exploiting rural towns

By: Dave Hamby
September 5, 2025 // Updated: September 5, 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: State Board of Education hires attorney after forcing special meeting | Oklahoma legislative interim studies begin in earnest this month | We’re the people we have been waiting for

By: Kati Malicoate
September 4, 2025 // Updated: September 4, 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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