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In The Know: Details on data center secrecy deals Oklahoma communities have signed | Tulsa pastor backed by Trump quits Congressional race | SQ 832 fell short, but working families still need action

By: Dave Hamby
June 18, 2026 // Updated: June 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...

Earlier Editions

In The Know: Gov. says state won’t ‘stand by’ amid federal shutdown | State ed. board approves $4 billion budget request | How the not-so-beautiful bill will push eligible Oklahomans off SoonerCare

By: Dave Hamby
October 24, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Operation SAFE returns to Tulsa for second round of sweeps | Shutdown puts Congress on the verge of failed spending process | Oklahoma can’t prosper while our neighbors struggle

By: Kati Malicoate
October 23, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Over half a million Oklahomans could be cut off from SNAP at the end of the month | Can pot smokers own guns? SCOTUS to decide | State lawmakers grapple with issues of homelessness

By: Kati Malicoate
October 22, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data | Board seeks clarity on Oklahoma’s medical parole rule | Interim studies examine Oklahoma services to families, children, youth

By: Annie Taylor
October 21, 2025 // Updated: October 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 gather for ‘No Kings’ protest | Mental health department still in troubled waters, interim chief says | U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts to run out of money, limit operations amid shutdown

By: Dave Hamby
October 20, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Records show state ed. dept. gave federal funds to ineligible religious schools | Oklahoma needs Congressional leaders during government shutdown | State representative’s office searched as part of ethics probe

By: Dave Hamby
October 17, 2025 // Updated: October 17, 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: New state superintendent has ‘no plans to distribute Bibles’ in Oklahoma public schools | The 2026 cost of living adjustment for Social Security is coming | Ryan Walters was a test; Oklahoma leaders flunked

By: Kati Malicoate
October 16, 2025 // Updated: October 16, 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: Lawmakers and health experts discuss plan for impact from Medicaid cuts | Is Oklahoma ranked among the worst states for child welfare? | Oklahoma City passes $2.7 billion bond package, Little Axe voters reject new high school, and more

By: Kati Malicoate
October 15, 2025 // Updated: October 15, 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 cities celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day | Raising the minimum wage could reduce eviction rates | Interim study looks at potential improvements to Oklahoma’s criminal justice system

By: Annie Taylor
October 14, 2025 // Updated: October 14, 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: Mental health dept. budget request includes millions more in funding | New report projects no end to toll road collections in Oklahoma | States might not get repaid when government reopens

By: Dave Hamby
October 13, 2025 // Updated: October 13, 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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