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In The Know: Redistricting updates | Stitt still weighing Julius Jones clemency | Seeworth Academy audit

Redistricting bills advance from committees in special session; Stitt still mulling fate of Julius Jones two days before execution date; Oklahoma AG sues Biden administration over health care worker vaccine mandate; [More...]

In The Know: Lawmakers convene in redistricting special session | Julius Jones’ family seeks meeting with Gov. | Capitol Update

Five Republican House members urge Stitt to grant clemency for Julius Jones (Capitol Update); Lawmakers convene special session on redistricting; Legal battle continues between State of Oklahoma, Ascension St. John over vaccinations; [More...]

In The Know: Special session begins | Oklahoma Nat’l Guard rejects vaccine mandate | Medicaid expansion working as expected

Special session to set new congressional, legislative districts begins Monday; 'A little blind': Officials, health experts frustrated after State Health Department stops publishing local COVID-19 data; State granted temporary restraining order preventing Ascension St. John from enforcing employee vaccine mandate; [More...]

In The Know: Redistricting special session set for Monday | School board meetings get more contentious | Executive order on birth certificates

Thousands of Oklahomans still eligible for health care through Medicaid expansion; 7 questions answered about COVID vaccines for kids 5-11, including where to get them in OKC; Stitt issues executive order on amending birth certificates; [More...]

In The Know: State Supreme Court reverses J&J opioid ruling | Reparations discussion in Oklahoma’s oldest Black town | More

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Public input for spending federal relief dollars for schools | Court reverses opioid public nuisance ruling | State retiree pension plans studied

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In The Know: Pediatricians discuss need for vaccinations for children | Special session won’t address vaccine mandates | More

Does your child age 5-11 really need a COVID-19 vaccine? Pediatricians in Oklahoma say 'Yes'; Oklahoma governor criticizes firing of maskless teachers; Oklahoma special session won't address COVID-19 vaccine mandates, a divisive issue for GOP; [More...]

In The Know: State sues over vaccine mandate | Lawmakers hear concerns about teacher retirement system | Disability services wait list

Agency: 80,000 Oklahomans likely eligible for SoonerCare under Medicaid expansion; Health department begins administering pediatric vaccines; OK Policy announces new board member; [More...]

In The Know: Medicaid expansion now covering more than 200,000 Oklahomans | Children vaccinations about to begin | Redistricting deja vu

Over 200,000 Oklahomans now have health coverage through Medicaid expansion; Oklahoma preparing to begin COVID vaccinations for children; Oklahoma governor wants Department of Defense to suspend vaccine requirement for National Guard troops; [More...]

In The Know: Upcoming special session to be focused on redistricting | State’s tax authority of tribal citizens examined | More

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

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