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In The Know: Supporters of SQ 836 ask court to weigh in on rejected signatures | Report says 43% of Oklahoma households can’t afford basic living costs | A new generation is ready to lead Oklahoma

By: Kati Malicoate
July 15, 2026 // Updated: July 15, 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: Poultry companies agree to pay $44 million in Oklahoma’s longtime pollution lawsuit | Lawmakers approve dozens of interim studies ahead of the 2027 #okleg session | Oklahoma’s success depends on our Tribal Nations

By: Annie Taylor
July 14, 2026 // Updated: July 14, 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: Big tech targeting Native American land for data centers | Oklahoma County bail hearings don’t meet constitutional standards, attorneys say | Building a stronger democracy starts with informed voters

By: Dave Hamby
July 13, 2026 // Updated: July 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: Oklahoma hospitals seek funding clarity amid projected Medicaid payment shift | State Supreme Court overturns COVID-19 wrongful death settlement, finds hospital immune from liability under state law | The problem with Oklahoma’s plan for a tax-free future

By: Annie Taylor
July 7, 2026 // Updated: July 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: Future minimum wage increase will face legislative hurdles | Fired coaches included in top state salaries | Freedom Caucus wanted to take over the Legislature. Then came the primaries

By: Dave Hamby
July 6, 2026 // Updated: July 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: Over 100 emergency laws take effect July 1 in Oklahoma | States may soon owe millions of dollars for SNAP. Food advocates worry hunger will rise | We the People means all of us

By: Kati Malicoate
July 2, 2026 // Updated: July 2, 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 Medicaid agency plans $218 million in provider cuts | To protect its drinking water, this city has to appeal to the oil regulators that put it at risk | Here are the OK state agencies, advisory boards facing sunset as of July 1

By: Kati Malicoate
July 1, 2026 // Updated: July 1, 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: PSO seeking significant rate increase | Oklahoma Health Care Authority board approves balanced budget despite funding gaps | What Oklahoma House members want to study this interim

By: Dave Hamby
June 30, 2026 // Updated: June 30, 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: Gov. defends 16 phone calls to Rod Polston, denies favoritism | PSO rate proposal has some feeling ‘sacrificed at the altar of big business’ | New laws taking effect July 1

By: Dave Hamby
June 29, 2026 // Updated: June 29, 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: Stitt called Polston family hours before early release approved | Oklahoma reviewing impact of SNAP ruling as sugar, candy ban remains in place | No Oklahoma National Guard troops deployed to D.C.

By: Dave Hamby
June 26, 2026 // Updated: June 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...]

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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: Supporters of SQ 836 ask court to weigh in on rejected signatures | Report says 43% of Oklahoma households can’t afford basic living costs | A new generation is ready to lead Oklahoma

In The Know: Poultry companies agree to pay $44 million in Oklahoma’s longtime pollution lawsuit | Lawmakers approve dozens of interim studies ahead of the 2027 #okleg session | Oklahoma’s success depends on our Tribal Nations

In The Know: Big tech targeting Native American land for data centers | Oklahoma County bail hearings don’t meet constitutional standards, attorneys say | Building a stronger democracy starts with informed voters

In The Know: Oklahoma hospitals seek funding clarity amid projected Medicaid payment shift | State Supreme Court overturns COVID-19 wrongful death settlement, finds hospital immune from liability under state law | The problem with Oklahoma’s plan for a tax-free future

In The Know: Future minimum wage increase will face legislative hurdles | Fired coaches included in top state salaries | Freedom Caucus wanted to take over the Legislature. Then came the primaries

In The Know: Over 100 emergency laws take effect July 1 in Oklahoma | States may soon owe millions of dollars for SNAP. Food advocates worry hunger will rise | We the People means all of us

In The Know: Oklahoma Medicaid agency plans $218 million in provider cuts | To protect its drinking water, this city has to appeal to the oil regulators that put it at risk | Here are the OK state agencies, advisory boards facing sunset as of July 1

In The Know: PSO seeking significant rate increase | Oklahoma Health Care Authority board approves balanced budget despite funding gaps | What Oklahoma House members want to study this interim

In The Know: Gov. defends 16 phone calls to Rod Polston, denies favoritism | PSO rate proposal has some feeling ‘sacrificed at the altar of big business’ | New laws taking effect July 1

In The Know: Stitt called Polston family hours before early release approved | Oklahoma reviewing impact of SNAP ruling as sugar, candy ban remains in place | No Oklahoma National Guard troops deployed to D.C.

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