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In The Know: Grand jury: Gov. Stitt helped free friend from prison just weeks into 8-year sentence | Gov. Stitt vetoes bill extending life of Oklahoma’s public television, two dozen other measures | Oklahoma House vote opens door to Nov. 3 vote on changing Medicaid

By: Dave Hamby
May 8, 2026 // Updated: May 8, 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: Gov.’s ‘welfare reform’ order misses real problems facing Oklahomans | Native Americans are getting swept up by ICE; Republicans say ‘There will be mistakes’ | Signatures delivered for open primaries state question

By: Dave Hamby
January 27, 2026 // Updated: January 27, 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, other governors call for ‘reset’ of immigration policy after second Minnesota death | Oklahoma lawmakers file slate of anti-immigration, anti-Muslim bills ahead of legislative session | What the federal megabill really means for Oklahoma

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

In The Know: Oklahoma braces for winter storm, snow | Lawmaker proposes state oversight of homeless shelters | Judge will let tribal sovereignty case against Oklahoma DAs continue

By: Dave Hamby
January 23, 2026 // Updated: January 23, 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: Data centers, childhood literacy among Oklahoma House Speaker’s session goals | Proposed ICE detention site in OKC raises questions | Silence will never create change

By: Kati Malicoate
January 22, 2026 // Updated: January 22, 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: Far fewer people buy marketplace health coverage as insurance premiums spike | Lawmakers and OKC officials address ICE facility plans | Education Department delays plan to garnish wages of student borrowers in default

By: Kati Malicoate
January 21, 2026 // Updated: January 21, 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: Bill filing completed for 2026 Legislative Session | Tribal leaders raise concerns about ICE encounters | What Oklahoma got right with tobacco lawsuit settlement money

By: Dave Hamby
January 20, 2026 // Updated: January 20, 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: Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act and deploy military in Minnesota | Oklahoma tribes reel after quick reversal to federal mental health cuts | Creating balance in Oklahoma’s Landlord-Tenant Act |

By: Dave Hamby
January 16, 2026 // Updated: January 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: OK parole board rejects clemency for death row inmate Kendrick Simpson | Oklahoma reaches settlement with poultry company | Don’t make a bad idea worse

By: Kati Malicoate
January 15, 2026 // Updated: January 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: Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down law authorizing TSET board changes | Choctaw Nation leaders reject possibility of ICE detention facility in Durant | We need a more just immigration system, not empty rhetoric

By: Kati Malicoate
January 14, 2026 // Updated: January 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: Oklahoma agencies present budget requests to Senate fiscal committees | Broken Arrow City Council denies zoning request for Islamic center | Proposed bill could increase support for children-focused nonprofits

By: Annie Taylor
January 13, 2026 // Updated: January 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...]

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