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In The Know: Ranchers claim ICE operations are disrupting the cattle industry | Severance agreements with Oklahoma regulatory agency top $300k | SQ 847 explainer video

By: Dave Hamby
September 28, 2026 // Updated: September 28, 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’s plan to comply with mental health consent decree is approved one year after deadline | Indigenous violence survivors see fewer services after federal cuts | State Insurance Commissioner may not even need to live in Oklahoma |

By: Dave Hamby
July 17, 2026 // Updated: July 17, 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 director resigns after 9 months | That SNAP disaster we warned about? It’s here | Senate Public Safety Committee gets new leadership

By: Kati Malicoate
July 16, 2026 // Updated: July 16, 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: 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...]

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