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In The Know: New laws go into effect | Implementing community schools would better serve child well-being in Oklahoma | Oklahoma’s 2 largest school districts now both led by Black women, a first in state history

By: Kandis West
July 2, 2024 // Updated: July 2, 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: Criminalizing homelessness is harmful, ineffective | Gov vetoes bill giving nurses more medical authority | Statewide filing period to begin Wednesday

By: Dave Hamby
April 1, 2024 // Updated: April 1, 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...]

In The Know: Judge says ‘suck it up’ after executions put strain on prison staff | No attorneys left in State Ed. Dept.? | School board elections on Tuesday

By: Dave Hamby
March 29, 2024 // Updated: March 29, 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...]

In The Know: Medical examiner releases report of Nex Benedict’s death | Ties, electrical cord used to lock OK State Dept. of Ed entrance | Immigrants are vital to Oklahoma’s well-being

By: Kandis West
March 28, 2024 // Updated: March 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: Minimum wage petition opponents ask court for pause, rehearing | Feds examine OSDE grant spending | Preliminary hearings underway in charter school embezzlement case

By: Annie Taylor
March 27, 2024 // Updated: March 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: Signature collection for minimum wage state question on hold | Proposed changes to judicial nomination process would increase politicization | More

By: Kandis West
March 26, 2024 // Updated: March 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: Fact check on Oklahoma’s larceny rate | Legislative session at the halfway point | Lawmakers should respect the will of the people

By: Dave Hamby
March 25, 2024 // Updated: March 25, 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: DA says charges not warranted in Nex Benedict school fight | Governor urges delay of casino gaming compacts | Chinese diplomat’s visit to Oklahoma raises concerns

By: Dave Hamby
March 22, 2024 // Updated: March 22, 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: Lawmakers want immigration law like Texas | Budget transparency needs all players on board | Bill allows some nurses to prescribe drugs | Hunting and fishing fees could increase

By: Kandis West
March 21, 2024 // Updated: March 21, 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: Budget debates on the horizon | State Supreme Court rejects Ryan Walters’ involvement in religious charter school case for third time | Lawmakers pitch plan to rehab crumbling state parks

By: Annie Taylor
March 20, 2024 // Updated: March 20, 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: Senate unveils budget | House advances tax cuts | Mid-sized cities face affordable housing and homelessness challenges | Initiative petition process should be preserved

By: Kandis West
March 19, 2024 // Updated: March 19, 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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