In The Know

In The Know: Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data | Board seeks clarity on Oklahoma’s medical parole rule | Interim studies examine Oklahoma services to families, children, youth

By: Annie Taylor
October 21, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Oklahomans gather for ‘No Kings’ protest | Mental health department still in troubled waters, interim chief says | U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts to run out of money, limit operations amid shutdown

By: Dave Hamby
October 20, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Records show state ed. dept. gave federal funds to ineligible religious schools | Oklahoma needs Congressional leaders during government shutdown | State representative’s office searched as part of ethics probe

By: Dave Hamby
October 17, 2025 // Updated: October 17, 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 state superintendent has ‘no plans to distribute Bibles’ in Oklahoma public schools | The 2026 cost of living adjustment for Social Security is coming | Ryan Walters was a test; Oklahoma leaders flunked

By: Kati Malicoate
October 16, 2025 // Updated: October 16, 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: Lawmakers and health experts discuss plan for impact from Medicaid cuts | Is Oklahoma ranked among the worst states for child welfare? | Oklahoma City passes $2.7 billion bond package, Little Axe voters reject new high school, and more

By: Kati Malicoate
October 15, 2025 // Updated: October 15, 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 cities celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day | Raising the minimum wage could reduce eviction rates | Interim study looks at potential improvements to Oklahoma’s criminal justice system

By: Annie Taylor
October 14, 2025 // Updated: October 14, 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: Mental health dept. budget request includes millions more in funding | New report projects no end to toll road collections in Oklahoma | States might not get repaid when government reopens

By: Dave Hamby
October 13, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Gov. Stitt objects to Texas troops in Illinois | ‘Turning education around’: Fields, OSBE work to clear backlog in first meeting post-Walters | Eliminating Oklahoma property taxes would devastate crucial local services

By: Dave Hamby
October 10, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Government shutdown day eight | Advocates urge OK lawmakers to increase funding for mental health services | Indigenous Peoples Day should remind us that we’re stronger together

By: Kati Malicoate
October 9, 2025 // Updated: October 9, 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: OK Supreme Court finds ‘business courts’ unconstitutional | What you need to know about the healthcare subsidies at the heart of the shutdown | Oklahoma’s mental health system is at a crossroad. Will we choose deepened neglect or compassion?

By: Kati Malicoate
October 8, 2025 // Updated: October 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...]

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In The Know: Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data | Board seeks clarity on Oklahoma’s medical parole rule | Interim studies examine Oklahoma services to families, children, youth

In The Know: Oklahomans gather for ‘No Kings’ protest | Mental health department still in troubled waters, interim chief says | U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts to run out of money, limit operations amid shutdown

In The Know: Records show state ed. dept. gave federal funds to ineligible religious schools | Oklahoma needs Congressional leaders during government shutdown | State representative’s office searched as part of ethics probe

In The Know: New state superintendent has ‘no plans to distribute Bibles’ in Oklahoma public schools | The 2026 cost of living adjustment for Social Security is coming | Ryan Walters was a test; Oklahoma leaders flunked

In The Know: Lawmakers and health experts discuss plan for impact from Medicaid cuts | Is Oklahoma ranked among the worst states for child welfare? | Oklahoma City passes $2.7 billion bond package, Little Axe voters reject new high school, and more

In The Know: Oklahoma cities celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day | Raising the minimum wage could reduce eviction rates | Interim study looks at potential improvements to Oklahoma’s criminal justice system

In The Know: Mental health dept. budget request includes millions more in funding | New report projects no end to toll road collections in Oklahoma | States might not get repaid when government reopens

In The Know: Gov. Stitt objects to Texas troops in Illinois | ‘Turning education around’: Fields, OSBE work to clear backlog in first meeting post-Walters | Eliminating Oklahoma property taxes would devastate crucial local services

In The Know: Government shutdown day eight | Advocates urge OK lawmakers to increase funding for mental health services | Indigenous Peoples Day should remind us that we’re stronger together

In The Know: OK Supreme Court finds ‘business courts’ unconstitutional | What you need to know about the healthcare subsidies at the heart of the shutdown | Oklahoma’s mental health system is at a crossroad. Will we choose deepened neglect or compassion?

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