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In The Know: Oklahoma groundwater supply becoming an increasing concern | Deficiencies in state’s mental health care | Oklahomans rejected SQ 847, not the need for housing relief

By: Dave Hamby
November 13, 2026 // Updated: November 13, 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: Voters should look past the sales pitches for SQ 845, SQ 847 | Data on SQ 780 & SQ 781: Savings estimates, crime trends, and recidivism rates | State Question 847 — Why a NO vote helps rural Oklahoma

By: Kati Malicoate
October 29, 2026 // Updated: October 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...]

In The Know: As food aid enrollment drops nationwide, Oklahoma sees steep declines | Early voting is open through Saturday. Here’s what to know | SQ 847 gambles with our schools and emergency services

By: Kati Malicoate
October 28, 2026 // Updated: October 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: Lawmakers move to close loophole in law on license plate readers like Flock | Local voices matter—SQ 847 puts them at risk | Swadley case shows anomalies of Oklahoma’s criminal justice system

By: Annie Taylor
October 27, 2026 // Updated: October 27, 2026
p>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: Federal monitors to observe elections in three Oklahoma counties | SQ 847 could undermine local school investments | Proposal for Jewish charter school appears headed back to court

By: Dave Hamby
October 26, 2026 // Updated: October 26, 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: Third vote on Jewish charter school would be illegal | Rural communities have more to lose under SQ 847 | SQ 845 would inject partisanship into Oklahoma courts

By: Dave Hamby
October 23, 2026 // Updated: October 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: SQ 845 – To know history is to not repeat it | Five things to know about Oklahoma’s role in immigration detention | It’s not bad luck to have a good plan

By: Kati Malicoate
October 22, 2026 // Updated: October 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: Oklahomans speak out on SQ 847 | Advocates say legal system chooses to incarcerate Black Oklahomans at higher rates, call for reform | Oklahomans need real solutions. SQ 845 and SQ 847 aren’t them

By: Kati Malicoate
October 21, 2026 // Updated: October 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: Oklahoma health care agency boasts low payment error rate | Tulsa Public Schools board votes to close 17 schools | Oklahoma lawmakers examine alternatives to unnecessary pretrial detention

By: Annie Taylor
October 20, 2026 // Updated: October 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: Legislature left financial impact out of property taxes state question | Driver’s license suspensions for court debt draw scrutiny | This is what America’s utility bill crisis looks like

By: Dave Hamby
October 19, 2026 // Updated: October 19, 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: Voters to decide SQ 845, 847 on Nov. 3 | Lawmakers want more scrutiny of campaign loans |Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
October 16, 2026 // Updated: October 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...]

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