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In The Know: Why rural homelessness stays hidden | State agencies seek 14% boost in appropriations | Oklahoma’s campaign finance site remains offline

By: Dave Hamby
December 8, 2025 // Updated: December 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...

Earlier Editions

In The Know: Judicial Nominating Commission sends 3 Supreme Court candidates to Stitt | Revised OSDE social studies standards tell students to ‘identify discrepancies in 2020 election results’ | #OKLeg leaders urge fiscal caution; will they heed economic warnings?

By: Annie Taylor
March 13, 2025 // Updated: March 13, 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 losing child care providers | Proposed bill would threaten youth privacy | Food banks, schools, Tribes bracing for major cuts to food security programs

By: Dave Hamby
March 12, 2025 // Updated: March 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: Oklahoma dodges some federal cuts | State Supreme Court pauses Ryan Walters’ attempt to buy Bibles, Bible-infused curriculum | Are proposed new hurdles to state question process legislative overreach?

By: Annie Taylor
March 11, 2025 // Updated: March 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: Bill would restrict state question process | Dark money group supporting gov’s tax proposals | Raising minimum wage could reverse state’s high poverty rate

By: Dave Hamby
March 10, 2025 // Updated: March 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: DOGE-OK starting to take shape | State Congressional delegation say they’re fighting against state’s federal closures | OSU pledges transparency after scathing audit

By: Dave Hamby
March 7, 2025 // Updated: March 7, 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: Dark money pushing gov’s tax plan | Gov. calls for audit of state mental health agency, may need additional funding | Senate subcommittee nixes $3 million ask for Bibles

By: Dave Hamby
March 6, 2025 // Updated: March 6, 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: New poll shows Oklahoman’s want roads and bridges repaired, not tax cuts | Legal challenge seeks to block school Bible mandate | A look at a new abortion bill | Dental Therapy Act (HB 2921) can help address our dental care needs

By: Annie Taylor
March 5, 2025 // Updated: March 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’s AG calls Walters’ request for opinion on Trump order “manufactured political drama” | Bill banning ingredients in Oklahoma foods advances | Oklahoma can’t run without income tax revenue

By: Annie Taylor
March 4, 2025 // Updated: March 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: Teachers speak out against harms created by Walters | Lawmakers pledge budget transparency, but what would that look like | Federal cuts impacting Oklahoma

By: Dave Hamby
March 3, 2025 // Updated: March 3, 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: Fixing Oklahoma’s eviction timeline | Proposed bill repeals controversial immigration law, creates new felony for undocumented | New state ed board members clash with Walters

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

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