In The Know

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...]

In The Know: Ryan Walters requested attorney to ‘minimize the likelihood of criminal charges’ in TV inquiry | Tribal leaders push back against Stitt’s attempt to thwart Tulsa, Muscogee Nation agreement | Efforts that seek to undermine next election

By: Dave Hamby
August 25, 2025 // Updated: August 25, 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: Housing advocates raise concern over proposed limits on federal housing assistance | Oklahoma Congressman predicts planned cuts to Medicaid will be tweaked | Make community great again

By: Dave Hamby
August 21, 2025 // Updated: August 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 brace for SNAP cuts | Proposed HUD timeline puts working families at risk of eviction, homelessness | Housing is out of reach for working Oklahomans, seniors and people with disabilities

By: Annie Taylor
August 20, 2025 // Updated: August 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: Oklahoma’s Small-Town Police Take Federal Immigration Role | Is Gov. Stitt sending National Guard troops to Washington, DC? | OK Supreme Court stays HB 2783 over Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Board terms

By: Kati Malicoate
August 19, 2025 // Updated: August 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...]

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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

Earlier Editions

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

In The Know: Ryan Walters requested attorney to ‘minimize the likelihood of criminal charges’ in TV inquiry | Tribal leaders push back against Stitt’s attempt to thwart Tulsa, Muscogee Nation agreement | Efforts that seek to undermine next election

In The Know: Housing advocates raise concern over proposed limits on federal housing assistance | Oklahoma Congressman predicts planned cuts to Medicaid will be tweaked | Make community great again

In The Know: Oklahomans brace for SNAP cuts | Proposed HUD timeline puts working families at risk of eviction, homelessness | Housing is out of reach for working Oklahomans, seniors and people with disabilities

In The Know: Oklahoma’s Small-Town Police Take Federal Immigration Role | Is Gov. Stitt sending National Guard troops to Washington, DC? | OK Supreme Court stays HB 2783 over Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Board terms

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