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In The Know: Teachers expected to be moved up vaccine priority list | Gov. announces new school measures | More

Oklahoma expected to make teachers higher priority for vaccine; Stitt to announce new measures aimed at moving schools back to in-person learning; Video critical of Gov. Stitt's handling of COVID-19 making the rounds; [More...]

In The Know: Vaccine rollout continues | Community leaders call for special session | Oklahomans deserve state leadership

OK Policy: Census data, new Kids Count report show Oklahoma families facing 'unimaginable choices' during pandemic; Coronavirus vaccine rollout continues in Oklahoma, as initial doses are distributed across the state; [More...]

In The Know: First vaccine given in state | New report shows Oklahoma children, families pain points | More

‘A historic day:’ First COVID-19 vaccines given in Oklahoma; Hard-hit tribal communities in Oklahoma await first doses of the coronavirus vaccine; COVID-19: 8 more deaths reported in Oklahoma; average for new cases still above 3,000; [More...]

In The Know: Republican lawmakers speak out against managed care | Vaccine to be shipped this month | Oklahoma virus deaths pass 2,000

Republican lawmakers ask Gov. Kevin Stitt to reconsider privatizing Medicaid; Enough vaccine doses for first priority group expected to be shipped to Oklahoma this month; COVID-19 Deaths in Oklahoma Surpass 2,000 After Increases in Cases, Hospitalizations; [More...]

In The Know: Gov. adds gathering restrictions, but no mask order | New report shows fragile interconnections of public support programs

Stitt adds gathering restrictions, will ‘clarify’ bar rule; Vice President Pence's Team Says COVID Worse In Oklahoma Than Other 'Heartland' States; Mask mandates work better when implemented early, analysis of Oklahoma epidemiologist report shows; [More...]

In The Know: State has nation’s 3rd highest COVID hospitalization rate | Top priorities for coming session | Value of charitable giving

Oklahoma has 3rd highest rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S., according to latest White House report; Gov. Stitt complained to hospital leaders about interviews with media on COVID-19 crisis; More Oklahoma hospitals using 'crisis standards of care' under crush of COVID patients; [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma hospitals are ‘dangerously full’ | Rural hospitals impacted | Court fines and fees system is ineffective, harmful

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: Board of Ed appointee withdraws | OSSAA pledges enforcement at state football finals | Virus continue late-year climb

Gov. Stitt's new appointee to Oklahoma State Board of Education backs out; Oklahoma continues late-year coronavirus surge, as hospitalizations remain at record high; Logan County Detention Center Discovers 22 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases; [More...]

In The Know: Virus causing ‘enormous’ burden on hospitals | Gov. replaced Board of Ed member | Recently filed Senate bills

Local expert fears 'unspeakable' COVID-19 care decisions loom. State epidemiologist agrees the hospital burden is 'enormous.'; Health commissioner says Oklahoma's COVID-19 spread is "alarming"; Gov. Stitt replaces Board of Education member with Enid woman who leads anti-mask group; [More...]

In The Know: State facing nursing shortage | Vaccines expected for public in early 2021 | CARES funds help keep free testing

Oklahoma nurses ask Stitt administration for recruiting help amid shortage; COVID-19 vaccinations expected to be available to the general public early next year; $5.8 million in federal relief will allow free COVID-19 testing to continue at IMMY labs; [More...]

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