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In The Know: #OKLeg sends $12.82 billion budget to governor’s desk | Any change to property taxes would have major fiscal impact | Oklahomans deserve forward-thinking criminal justice policy

By: Annie Taylor
April 10, 2026 // Updated: April 10, 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 can’t afford to lose Medicaid expansion | Judge rejects Oklahoma AG’s settlement agreements in poultry pollution lawsuit | Calling the budget process ‘transparent’ doesn’t make it so

By: Kati Malicoate
April 9, 2026 // Updated: April 9, 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 narrowly passes $12.8 billion budget bill | Who is running for Congress in Oklahoma? | Legislature shouldn’t find ways around its own rules

By: Kati Malicoate
April 8, 2026 // Updated: April 8, 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: U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Tribal income tax case | Oklahoma Republicans move to reverse voter-approved Medicaid expansion | Senate committee advances $12.8 billion state budget

By: Annie Taylor
April 7, 2026 // Updated: April 7, 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: Republican lawmakers send high-stakes ballot initiatives to low-turnout election | Supreme Court won’t hear Tribal member’s Oklahoma income tax case | Strong Tribal–state partnerships benefit all Oklahomans

By: Dave Hamby
April 6, 2026 // Updated: April 6, 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: Are lawmakers ‘rushing’ to end session early? | A closer look at the announced state budget deal | Oklahoma lawmakers once again push for more harmful anti-immigrant bills

By: Dave Hamby
April 3, 2026 // Updated: April 3, 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 Republican leaders announce $12.8B deal to fund state government | Full of enthusiasm and hope, candidates line up to file for Oklahoma political office | Are lawmakers solving Oklahoma’s real problems?

By: Kati Malicoate
April 2, 2026 // Updated: April 2, 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: Candidate filing for 2026 Oklahoma elections begins | Supreme Court to decide if Trump can end birthright citizenship | Is Oklahoma No. 3 in the nation for law enforcement turning people over to ICE?

By: Kati Malicoate
April 1, 2026 // Updated: April 1, 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 ranks 4th most illiterate state in new study | Immigrants lose access to food aid in more states, as federal restrictions take effect | Oklahoma’s property tax cap proposal raises equity concerns

By: Annie Taylor
March 31, 2026 // Updated: March 31, 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 residents join nationwide No Kings event | Residents told they are ‘not listed as a U.S. citizen’ by Service Oklahoma | If lawmakers get rid of property tax revenue, what’s Plan B for for funding local services?

By: Dave Hamby
March 30, 2026 // Updated: March 30, 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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In The Know: #OKLeg sends $12.82 billion budget to governor’s desk | Any change to property taxes would have major fiscal impact | Oklahomans deserve forward-thinking criminal justice policy

In The Know: Oklahoma can’t afford to lose Medicaid expansion | Judge rejects Oklahoma AG’s settlement agreements in poultry pollution lawsuit | Calling the budget process ‘transparent’ doesn’t make it so

In The Know: Oklahoma Senate narrowly passes $12.8 billion budget bill | Who is running for Congress in Oklahoma? | Legislature shouldn’t find ways around its own rules

In The Know: U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Tribal income tax case | Oklahoma Republicans move to reverse voter-approved Medicaid expansion | Senate committee advances $12.8 billion state budget

In The Know: Republican lawmakers send high-stakes ballot initiatives to low-turnout election | Supreme Court won’t hear Tribal member’s Oklahoma income tax case | Strong Tribal–state partnerships benefit all Oklahomans

In The Know: Are lawmakers ‘rushing’ to end session early? | A closer look at the announced state budget deal | Oklahoma lawmakers once again push for more harmful anti-immigrant bills

In The Know: Oklahoma Republican leaders announce $12.8B deal to fund state government | Full of enthusiasm and hope, candidates line up to file for Oklahoma political office | Are lawmakers solving Oklahoma’s real problems?

In The Know: Candidate filing for 2026 Oklahoma elections begins | Supreme Court to decide if Trump can end birthright citizenship | Is Oklahoma No. 3 in the nation for law enforcement turning people over to ICE?

In The Know: Oklahoma ranks 4th most illiterate state in new study | Immigrants lose access to food aid in more states, as federal restrictions take effect | Oklahoma’s property tax cap proposal raises equity concerns

In The Know: Oklahoma residents join nationwide No Kings event | Residents told they are ‘not listed as a U.S. citizen’ by Service Oklahoma | If lawmakers get rid of property tax revenue, what’s Plan B for for funding local services?

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