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In The Know: Governor apologizes for disparaging remarks | Oklahoma House bill providing free childcare to industry workers set to become law | When lawmakers cut budgets, it rolls downhill

By: Kati Malicoate
June 5, 2025 // Updated: June 5, 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...

Earlier Editions

In The Know: OKC bombing remembered | The state’s ongoing mental health department inquiry | Lawmakers need to act to help older adults struggling to afford housing

By: Dave Hamby
April 21, 2025 // Updated: April 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: House committee questions mental health chief | Lawmakers clash over religion in government with new resolution | SB 1027 would exclude millions of registered Oklahoma voters from signing initiative petitions

By: Annie Taylor
April 18, 2025 // Updated: April 18, 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: Ed board member cites ‘breach of trust’ in social studies standards | Oklahoma should do better for vulnerable youth | Two lies and a truth

By: Dave Hamby
April 17, 2025 // Updated: April 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: Bill limiting state question process moves forward in #okleg | New Oklahoma House committee to investigate mental health department finances | Growing trend of anti-homeless legislation

By: Dave Hamby
April 16, 2025 // Updated: April 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: Gov.’s appointee to vacant state Supreme Court seat tied to group that urged voters to create the vacancy | Stitt orders investigation of Mental Health Dept. | Lawmakers facing tough fiscal decisions, considering withdrawal from Rainy Day Fund

By: Annie Taylor
April 15, 2025 // Updated: April 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: The 30th anniversary of OKC bombing | #okleg leaders tout bipartisan cooperation | OK Policy responds to Gov.’s misleading comments on SB 675

By: Dave Hamby
April 14, 2025 // Updated: April 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: Fed. funding shortfall could trigger ‘mass eviction event’ | State ends contracts for three large mental health services providers in Tulsa County | Senate advances tax cut bills

By: Dave Hamby
April 11, 2025 // Updated: April 11, 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: Bill to ban homeless shelters, outreach fails in committee | Governor lays out legislative priorities, criticizes bipartisanship | Policy Matters: Without proof, efficiency is just politics dressed up like progress

By: Annie Taylor
April 10, 2025 // Updated: April 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: House committee rejects bill that would violate Tribal data sovereignty | Feds revoke visas for 8 int’l students at state colleges | Forestry department fallout continues

By: Dave Hamby
April 9, 2025 // Updated: April 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: Gov. accuses Forestry Services of withholding resources, urges shutdown | Federal funding freezes hit Oklahoma’s farmers, clean energy programs | Crossover week, special election results lead up to impending committee, floor deadlines

By: Annie Taylor
April 8, 2025 // Updated: April 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...]

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