In The Know

In The Know: Two top state officials resign | Tulsa mayor announces homeless outreach program expansion | Oklahoma State Treasurer pushes Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust board to file shareholder proposals

By: Kati Malicoate
September 9, 2025 // Updated: September 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: ‘We can’t incarcerate ourselves out of homelessness’ | Report: Ryan Walters has a pattern of poor attendance at state boards | Taking a closer look at this year’s state budget

By: Dave Hamby
September 8, 2025 // Updated: September 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...]

In The Know: Gov. targets Tulsa in Trump-like mission to remove homeless encampments | Teacher morale crisis caused by low pay, legislature’s inaction re: state superintendent | Private prison companies profit from incarcerating our loved ones, exploiting rural towns

By: Dave Hamby
September 5, 2025 // Updated: September 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 Board of Education hires attorney after forcing special meeting | Oklahoma legislative interim studies begin in earnest this month | We’re the people we have been waiting for

By: Kati Malicoate
September 4, 2025 // Updated: September 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: New report finds raising Oklahoma’s minimum wage would benefit public safety, save taxpayers millions | Federal judge blocks in-state tuition for unauthorized migrant students in Oklahoma | How SB 1027 silences Oklahoma voters

By: Annie Taylor
September 3, 2025 // Updated: September 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: Rep. Ty Burns to resign after pleading guilty to domestic abuse | What’s in Oklahoma’s new ‘woke’ teacher test | Who runs education in Oklahoma? | Future of democracy rests in the state Supreme Court

By: Dave Hamby
September 2, 2025 // Updated: September 2, 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 state auditor flags nearly $100 million in mismanaged pandemic relief dollars | Who’s in the Race for OK State Superintendent? | On this Labor Day, let’s declare our support for a minimum wage increase

By: Kati Malicoate
August 29, 2025 // Updated: August 29, 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: Drummond opinion wrecks highway patrol’s plan to transfer ‘primary’ call authority to metro police | Can marijuana users in OK own guns? Supreme Court may decide | If ‘work conquers all’, why can’t Oklahomans get ahead?

By: Kati Malicoate
August 28, 2025 // Updated: August 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...]

In The Know: How new laws helps our justice system | Health insurance will cost more for millions of Americans, especially rural residents | Breaking down details on SQ 832 to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage

By: Dave Hamby
August 27, 2025 // Updated: August 27, 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: Trump signs orders targeting cashless bail, flag burning | Do tougher penalties for minors accused of crimes lower youth crime? | Oklahoma’s county jails face rising insurance and liability pressures

By: Kati Malicoate
August 26, 2025 // Updated: August 26, 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: Two top state officials resign | Tulsa mayor announces homeless outreach program expansion | Oklahoma State Treasurer pushes Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust board to file shareholder proposals

In The Know: ‘We can’t incarcerate ourselves out of homelessness’ | Report: Ryan Walters has a pattern of poor attendance at state boards | Taking a closer look at this year’s state budget

In The Know: Gov. targets Tulsa in Trump-like mission to remove homeless encampments | Teacher morale crisis caused by low pay, legislature’s inaction re: state superintendent | Private prison companies profit from incarcerating our loved ones, exploiting rural towns

In The Know: State Board of Education hires attorney after forcing special meeting | Oklahoma legislative interim studies begin in earnest this month | We’re the people we have been waiting for

In The Know: New report finds raising Oklahoma’s minimum wage would benefit public safety, save taxpayers millions | Federal judge blocks in-state tuition for unauthorized migrant students in Oklahoma | How SB 1027 silences Oklahoma voters

In The Know: Rep. Ty Burns to resign after pleading guilty to domestic abuse | What’s in Oklahoma’s new ‘woke’ teacher test | Who runs education in Oklahoma? | Future of democracy rests in the state Supreme Court

In The Know: Oklahoma state auditor flags nearly $100 million in mismanaged pandemic relief dollars | Who’s in the Race for OK State Superintendent? | On this Labor Day, let’s declare our support for a minimum wage increase

In The Know: Drummond opinion wrecks highway patrol’s plan to transfer ‘primary’ call authority to metro police | Can marijuana users in OK own guns? Supreme Court may decide | If ‘work conquers all’, why can’t Oklahomans get ahead?

In The Know: How new laws helps our justice system | Health insurance will cost more for millions of Americans, especially rural residents | Breaking down details on SQ 832 to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage

In The Know: Trump signs orders targeting cashless bail, flag burning | Do tougher penalties for minors accused of crimes lower youth crime? | Oklahoma’s county jails face rising insurance and liability pressures

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