In The Know

In The Know: Gov. Stitt objects to Texas troops in Illinois | ‘Turning education around’: Fields, OSBE work to clear backlog in first meeting post-Walters | Eliminating Oklahoma property taxes would devastate crucial local services

By: Dave Hamby
October 10, 2025 // Updated: October 10, 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: Government shutdown day eight | Advocates urge OK lawmakers to increase funding for mental health services | Indigenous Peoples Day should remind us that we’re stronger together

By: Kati Malicoate
October 9, 2025 // Updated: October 9, 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: OK Supreme Court finds ‘business courts’ unconstitutional | What you need to know about the healthcare subsidies at the heart of the shutdown | Oklahoma’s mental health system is at a crossroad. Will we choose deepened neglect or compassion?

By: Kati Malicoate
October 8, 2025 // Updated: October 8, 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: Federal budget uncertainty complicates road, bridge projects | Supreme Court declines to take up tribal jurisdiction case involving gov.’s brother | The challenge of reforming Oklahoma’s property tax

By: Dave Hamby
October 7, 2025 // Updated: October 7, 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: Report finds nearly half of Oklahoma households can’t afford basic needs | Oklahomans should expect higher electricity bills | Operation SAFE in Tulsa cost state $545,680 | State signs $100 million contract to house detained migrants in Watonga correctional facility

By: Dave Hamby
October 6, 2025 // Updated: October 6, 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 school superintendent seeks to ‘steady the ship’ for Oklahoma education | Changes in gov’s cabinet, state school board, OHCA | Oklahomans brace for impacts of federal government shutdown

By: Dave Hamby
October 3, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Oklahoma private prison to reopen as ICE detention facility | The federal government has shut down. What does that mean for Oklahoma? | Homelessness in Oklahoma demands solutions, not name-calling

By: Kati Malicoate
October 2, 2025 // Updated: October 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: Ryan Walters resigns in letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt | What is Operation Guardian? | Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

By: Kati Malicoate
October 1, 2025 // Updated: October 1, 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 Highway Patrol, ICE target truckers in I-40 sweep | State Superintendent to officially resign today. What happens to his Bible mandate, others? | Tracing the rise and resignation of Ryan Walters

By: Annie Taylor
September 30, 2025 // Updated: September 30, 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 agency not meeting benchmarks of competency restoration settlement | Counties Await Guidance on Renewing State Question 781 Programs | What is a government shutdown? How would it impact Oklahoma?

By: Dave Hamby
September 29, 2025 // Updated: September 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...]

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In The Know: Gov. Stitt objects to Texas troops in Illinois | ‘Turning education around’: Fields, OSBE work to clear backlog in first meeting post-Walters | Eliminating Oklahoma property taxes would devastate crucial local services

In The Know: Government shutdown day eight | Advocates urge OK lawmakers to increase funding for mental health services | Indigenous Peoples Day should remind us that we’re stronger together

In The Know: OK Supreme Court finds ‘business courts’ unconstitutional | What you need to know about the healthcare subsidies at the heart of the shutdown | Oklahoma’s mental health system is at a crossroad. Will we choose deepened neglect or compassion?

In The Know: Federal budget uncertainty complicates road, bridge projects | Supreme Court declines to take up tribal jurisdiction case involving gov.’s brother | The challenge of reforming Oklahoma’s property tax

In The Know: Report finds nearly half of Oklahoma households can’t afford basic needs | Oklahomans should expect higher electricity bills | Operation SAFE in Tulsa cost state $545,680 | State signs $100 million contract to house detained migrants in Watonga correctional facility

In The Know: New school superintendent seeks to ‘steady the ship’ for Oklahoma education | Changes in gov’s cabinet, state school board, OHCA | Oklahomans brace for impacts of federal government shutdown

In The Know: Oklahoma private prison to reopen as ICE detention facility | The federal government has shut down. What does that mean for Oklahoma? | Homelessness in Oklahoma demands solutions, not name-calling

In The Know: Ryan Walters resigns in letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt | What is Operation Guardian? | Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

In The Know: Oklahoma Highway Patrol, ICE target truckers in I-40 sweep | State Superintendent to officially resign today. What happens to his Bible mandate, others? | Tracing the rise and resignation of Ryan Walters

In The Know: Oklahoma agency not meeting benchmarks of competency restoration settlement | Counties Await Guidance on Renewing State Question 781 Programs | What is a government shutdown? How would it impact Oklahoma?

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