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In The Know: New laws go into effect | Implementing community schools would better serve child well-being in Oklahoma | Oklahoma’s 2 largest school districts now both led by Black women, a first in state history

By: Kandis West
July 2, 2024 // Updated: July 2, 2024
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: Feds investigating Owasso schools over possible civil rights violations | AG’s decision impacting Gov.’s cabinet | A look at #okleg following first legislative deadline

By: Dave Hamby
March 4, 2024 // Updated: March 4, 2024
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: Legislation advances to halt executions in Oklahoma | Hundreds of groups call for removal of Ryan Walters | AG opinion prompts resignations from Gov’s cabinet | Flipping the script on state’s upside-down tax system

By: Annie Taylor
March 1, 2024 // Updated: March 1, 2024
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: Grocery sales tax cut signed into law | Proposals advance to move control of OSDE away from Supt. Walters | Schools voice support for Edmond’s challenge to state authority, accreditation threats

By: Annie Taylor
February 28, 2024 // Updated: February 28, 2024
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: State Sen. Tom Woods stands behind his anti-LGBTQ+ ‘filth’ comment | Owasso students walk out over Nex Benedict’s death | Justice-involved individuals continue to die in Oklahoma jails | Cutting grocery sales tax not enough for families, seniors

By: Kandis West
February 27, 2024 // Updated: February 27, 2024
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: Senator calls LQBTQ+ Oklahomans ‘filth’ during public forum | Nationwide vigils held for Nex Benedict | Lawmakers seek to make abortion laws even tougher

By: Dave Hamby
February 26, 2024 // Updated: February 26, 2024
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: State’s anti-trans policies drawing scrutiny | Grocery sales tax cut goes to governor for signature | Ed board passes sweeping changes to administrative rules, accreditation standards, more

By: Dave Hamby
February 23, 2024 // Updated: February 23, 2024
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: Police: Nex Benedict ‘did not die as a result of trauma,’ search warrants issued | Senate approves elimination of state portion of grocery sales tax | Grand Boulevard site picked for new Oklahoma County Jail | Rethinking our zoning laws

By: Kandis West
February 22, 2024 // Updated: February 22, 2024
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: Communities await answers after death of nonbinary Owasso student | Lawmakers considering 50+ bills targeting LGBTQ+ issues | Lawmakers move to further restrict sex ed | More childcare needed

By: Annie Taylor
February 21, 2024 // Updated: February 21, 2024
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: Colleges still navigating governor’s DEI ban | Owasso police investigating death of non-binary student | Supreme Court to hear case on how cities manage homelessness | Capitol Update

By: Kandis West
February 20, 2024 // Updated: February 20, 2024
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: Weighing tax cuts vs unmet state needs | Sports betting | Feds tell state to correct SNAP application errors | More

By: Dave Hamby
February 19, 2024 // Updated: February 19, 2024
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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