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In The Know: Voters across Oklahoma set to vote on SQ 844, what impact would it have? | Hello? Are you there, Department of Human Services? | Building a better Oklahoma starts with investing in our kids

By: Kati Malicoate
August 13, 2026 // Updated: August 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...

Earlier Editions

In The Know: Oklahoma agencies present budget requests to Senate fiscal committees | Broken Arrow City Council denies zoning request for Islamic center | Proposed bill could increase support for children-focused nonprofits

By: Annie Taylor
January 13, 2026 // Updated: January 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...]

In The Know: Private school voucher report shows benefit to high-income families; Gov. proposes lifting cap | Oklahomans participate in ICE protests | Another federal shutdown on horizon?

By: Dave Hamby
January 12, 2026 // Updated: January 12, 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’s probe of mosque questioned | Eliminating property tax risks robbing Peter to pay Paul | H.R. 1 could push Oklahoma’s health care system past its breaking point

By: Dave Hamby
January 9, 2026 // Updated: January 9, 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’s SNAP restrictions to take effect Feb.15 | Lawmakers try again on death penalty moratorium bill | Tax cuts and building a better future in Oklahoma

By: Kati Malicoate
January 8, 2026 // Updated: January 8, 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: SNAP changes coming to Oklahoma: What you need to know | One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts | Oklahoma legislation introduced to slow eviction timeline

By: Kati Malicoate
January 7, 2026 // Updated: January 7, 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: First execution of 2026 scheduled | Group seeks to add new political party to Oklahoma ballots | SB 1381 aims to curb unnecessary pretrial detention

By: Annie Taylor
January 6, 2026 // Updated: January 6, 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: New Oklahoma laws take effect Jan. 1. | Oklahoma congressional delegation backs Venezuelan attack | Poverty is a policy choice; ending it is one, too

By: Dave Hamby
January 5, 2026 // Updated: January 5, 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: ‘Everyone’s scared.’ How Trump’s focus on immigration affects Oklahoma | Stitt criticizes judgment in poultry pollution lawsuit, seeks stay | Is ‘stable revenue’ enough for Oklahoma’s future growth?

By: Dave Hamby
December 23, 2025 // Updated: December 23, 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: Officials release initial budget outlook for FY27 | Judge orders poultry companies to pay for cleanup in longstanding Illinois River lawsuit | Oklahoma GOP begins to fracture and a far-right takeover looms, open primaries are a threat

By: Dave Hamby
December 22, 2025 // Updated: December 22, 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: After food aid vanished, calls for rent assistance surged | AG says Oklahoma can’t prosecute tribal hunters on tribal land | OK Policy’s top publications for 2025

By: Dave Hamby
December 19, 2025 // Updated: December 19, 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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