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In The Know: First look at FY 26 budget numbers | Gov. appoints former counsel as district judge | Proposed OSDE rule change concerns open records advocates

By: Dave Hamby
December 23, 2024 // Updated: December 23, 2024
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: Gov. sues AG over opinion about cabinet posts | Oklahoma ranked as worst state for women | Capitol Update

By: Dave Hamby
March 8, 2024 // Updated: March 8, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In the Know: Nex Benedict’s death shows policy failures, harms from inaction | House bill reverses will of voters on justice reform | Gov. signs compact with Cherokee Nation

By: Kandis West
March 7, 2024 // Updated: March 7, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: OK Senate passes bill banning homeless camps on state property | Super Tuesday results in Oklahoma | Private school tax voucher credit used to pay off debts before tuition | Don’t let lawmakers undo voter-approved justice reforms

By: Annie Taylor
March 6, 2024 // Updated: March 6, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma minimum wage petition moves forward | Hilbert tapped as next House speaker | What you need to know for Super Tuesday

By: Kandis West
March 5, 2024 // Updated: March 5, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Feds investigating Owasso schools over possible civil rights violations | AG’s decision impacting Gov.’s cabinet | A look at #okleg following first legislative deadline

By: Dave Hamby
March 4, 2024 // Updated: March 4, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Legislation advances to halt executions in Oklahoma | Hundreds of groups call for removal of Ryan Walters | AG opinion prompts resignations from Gov’s cabinet | Flipping the script on state’s upside-down tax system

By: Annie Taylor
March 1, 2024 // Updated: March 1, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Grocery sales tax cut signed into law | Proposals advance to move control of OSDE away from Supt. Walters | Schools voice support for Edmond’s challenge to state authority, accreditation threats

By: Annie Taylor
February 28, 2024 // Updated: February 28, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: State Sen. Tom Woods stands behind his anti-LGBTQ+ ‘filth’ comment | Owasso students walk out over Nex Benedict’s death | Justice-involved individuals continue to die in Oklahoma jails | Cutting grocery sales tax not enough for families, seniors

By: Kandis West
February 27, 2024 // Updated: February 27, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Senator calls LQBTQ+ Oklahomans ‘filth’ during public forum | Nationwide vigils held for Nex Benedict | Lawmakers seek to make abortion laws even tougher

By: Dave Hamby
February 26, 2024 // Updated: February 26, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: State’s anti-trans policies drawing scrutiny | Grocery sales tax cut goes to governor for signature | Ed board passes sweeping changes to administrative rules, accreditation standards, more

By: Dave Hamby
February 23, 2024 // Updated: February 23, 2024
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

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