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In The Know: Lawmakers propose a state constitutional convention | Lawmakers advance major changes for Oklahoma schools chief, state Board of Education | Why Oklahoma shouldn’t put kids under 12 in court

By: Dave Hamby
March 27, 2026 // Updated: March 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...

Earlier Editions

In The Know: Federal agencies sue Oklahoma to stop in-state college tuition for unauthorized migrants, AG supports | Oklahoma Supreme Court declines to pause new social studies standards | Muscogee Citizenship Board asks court for rehearing in Freedmen descendants case

By: Annie Taylor
August 6, 2025 // Updated: August 21, 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: USDA approved Oklahoma’s SNAP restriction waiver request | Broken Arrow proposes ordinance to ticket or arrest people camping in public spaces | George Nigh’s legacy wasn’t just in policy, but in people

By: Kati Malicoate
August 5, 2025 // Updated: August 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: SNAP cuts could starve food safety net | 2025 student test scores available for Oklahoma | Gov.’s executive order blocks SoonerCare funds for ‘abortion-affiliated providers’

By: Dave Hamby
August 4, 2025 // Updated: August 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...]

In The Know: Sheriff ‘surprised’ by DA’s request for OSBI to assist in Ryan Walters investigation | U.S. Reps. Cole and Lucas spoke to in-person groups | New online school can’t participate in private school tax credit

By: Dave Hamby
August 1, 2025 // Updated: August 1, 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: Former Gov. George Nigh dies at 98 | A new proposal could allow Medicaid to fund more services in Oklahoma schools | It’s past time to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage

By: Kati Malicoate
July 31, 2025 // Updated: July 31, 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: Ryan Walters claims story of nudity on his television is ‘coordinated attack’ | As Trump ramps up deportations, some immigrants spend time in an Oklahoma for-profit prison | What you need to know about Oklahoma’s tax-free shopping weekend

By: Annie Taylor
July 30, 2025 // Updated: July 30, 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: Oklahoma County Sheriff to investigate reports of nude women seen on state superintendent’s TV | Immigrants sue over Trump’s mandatory detention, no-bail policy | Oklahoma legislators to tackle child well‑being in 2025 interim studies

By: Kati Malicoate
July 29, 2025 // Updated: July 29, 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: Ryan Walters says he’s not responsible for images of naked women on office television | Is Oklahoma a Top 10 state? | State takes over private prison in Lawton

By: Dave Hamby
July 28, 2025 // Updated: July 28, 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...]

Special Saturday In The Know: Officials call for investigation after reports of nude images on Ryan Walters’ office TV | Oklahoma ranks 50th in latest education quality study | We can’t celebrate Medicaid’s legacy without fighting for its future

By: Kati Malicoate
July 26, 2025 // Updated: July 26, 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: Oklahoma man and family members executed in Syria | New conservative online school to partner with State Ed. Dept | Oklahoma wants to ban junk foods from SNAP as federal changes loom |

By: Annie Taylor
July 23, 2025 // Updated: July 23, 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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