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In The Know: What we expect from Markwayne Mullin in his new role | Undermining Medicaid expansion would harm Oklahoma | SQ 640 – Roadblock or solution?

By: Kati Malicoate
March 26, 2026 // Updated: March 26, 2026

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 AG agrees to turn over voter data to feds after lawsuit | Oklahoma’s mental health system leaves defendants waiting in jail despite order to fix delays | Creating a minimum age of adjudication is common sense youth justice reform

By: Kati Malicoate
March 25, 2026 // Updated: March 25, 2026

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: Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Homeland Security, Gov picks Tulsa oil exec. to fill Senate seat | Property tax cuts aren’t the real driver of housing costs | The evolving limits of government liability

By: Annie Taylor
March 24, 2026 // Updated: March 24, 2026

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: The paradox of Oklahoma’s affordable housing crisis | Gov.’s executive order calls for analysis of public schools’ ‘spending efficiency’ | Gender pay gap widens

By: Dave Hamby
March 23, 2026 // Updated: March 23, 2026

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 school district at center of first-in-nation ICE agreement controversy denies signing anything | House advances bill barring Oklahomans who don’t select party affiliation from the rolls | How HR 1 reshapes the safety net for immigrants

By: Dave Hamby
March 20, 2026 // Updated: March 20, 2026

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: Senator Mullin faces tough confirmation hearing | Candidates for Oklahoma offices set to file next month | It’s past time for Oklahoma lawmakers to open the books on the state budget

By: Kati Malicoate
March 19, 2026 // Updated: March 19, 2026

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: Watch Markwayne Mullin at Senate committee hearing | Do 70% of immigrants deported from ICE custody have criminal charges or convictions? | Replacing property taxes with sales taxes would hurt everyday Oklahomans

By: Kati Malicoate
March 18, 2026 // Updated: March 18, 2026

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: Enid high school student’s ICE detention sparks protest | Oklahoma officials announce candidacy for Congressional seats | Competing education proposals set the stage for legislative debate

By: Annie Taylor
March 17, 2026 // Updated: March 17, 2026

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: Eviction filings push children into chronic absenteeism, academic failure | Oklahoma officials discuss data center pushback, social media hate | Trump’s DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms

By: Dave Hamby
March 16, 2026 // Updated: March 16, 2026

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 could collect $175M annually from federal immigration enforcement agreements | House rejects workplace ‘zero-tolerance’ expansion for medical marijuana | Stitt meets with president as he mulls Senate pick

By: Dave Hamby
March 13, 2026 // Updated: March 13, 2026

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: Attorney General asks court to halt construction of OK aluminum smelter | Last living perpetrator of Sirloin Stockade murders recommended for parole | OK Policy hosting nonpartisan town hall about state questions on the August ballot

Earlier Editions

In The Know: What we expect from Markwayne Mullin in his new role | Undermining Medicaid expansion would harm Oklahoma | SQ 640 – Roadblock or solution?

In The Know: Oklahoma AG agrees to turn over voter data to feds after lawsuit | Oklahoma’s mental health system leaves defendants waiting in jail despite order to fix delays | Creating a minimum age of adjudication is common sense youth justice reform

In The Know: Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Homeland Security, Gov picks Tulsa oil exec. to fill Senate seat | Property tax cuts aren’t the real driver of housing costs | The evolving limits of government liability

In The Know: The paradox of Oklahoma’s affordable housing crisis | Gov.’s executive order calls for analysis of public schools’ ‘spending efficiency’ | Gender pay gap widens

In The Know: Oklahoma school district at center of first-in-nation ICE agreement controversy denies signing anything | House advances bill barring Oklahomans who don’t select party affiliation from the rolls | How HR 1 reshapes the safety net for immigrants

In The Know: Senator Mullin faces tough confirmation hearing | Candidates for Oklahoma offices set to file next month | It’s past time for Oklahoma lawmakers to open the books on the state budget

In The Know: Watch Markwayne Mullin at Senate committee hearing | Do 70% of immigrants deported from ICE custody have criminal charges or convictions? | Replacing property taxes with sales taxes would hurt everyday Oklahomans

In The Know: Enid high school student’s ICE detention sparks protest | Oklahoma officials announce candidacy for Congressional seats | Competing education proposals set the stage for legislative debate

In The Know: Eviction filings push children into chronic absenteeism, academic failure | Oklahoma officials discuss data center pushback, social media hate | Trump’s DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms

In The Know: Oklahoma could collect $175M annually from federal immigration enforcement agreements | House rejects workplace ‘zero-tolerance’ expansion for medical marijuana | Stitt meets with president as he mulls Senate pick

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