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In The Know: Oklahoma has the highest insurance rates, despite lower incomes | Judge denies governor’s request to intervene in city of Tulsa, Muscogee Nation lawsuit | Harold Hamm asked Stitt for Senate appointment

By: Dave Hamby
March 9, 2026 // Updated: March 9, 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: Trump taps Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland Security | Open primaries state question fails to make it on to Oklahoma ballot | Contractors named their own prices on turnpike work, audit finds

By: Dave Hamby
March 6, 2026 // Updated: March 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: Property tax freeze? Gov. Stitt’s proposal draws fans and foes | State Auditor Cindy Byrd discusses Oklahoma Turnpike Authority audit | Lawmakers shouldn’t pull trigger on property tax changes before knowing the impacts

By: Kati Malicoate
March 5, 2026 // Updated: March 5, 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: Local attorneys struggle to contact clients in Watonga ICE facility | Oklahoma advances Trump-backed bills targeting undocumented immigrants | Paying property taxes: What’s in it for me? | More

By: Kati Malicoate
March 4, 2026 // Updated: March 4, 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: Property taxes are vital to the health of local government | Oklahoma AG won’t say if Trump administration push to access protected voter info is lawful | Advocacy alert: Bill would limit people’s power in future elections

By: Dave Hamby
March 2, 2026 // Updated: March 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: Justice Department sues Oklahoma for access to detailed voter records | Who’s running for 2026 State Superintendent? | OK representatives clash over legislation requiring proof of citizenship for public benefits

By: Kati Malicoate
February 27, 2026 // Updated: February 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: How ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is straining Oklahoma’s state budget | Teachers say Senate plan for education reforms with retirement money is a ‘terrible idea’ | Putting people before party

By: Annie Taylor
February 26, 2026 // Updated: February 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: OK Senate plan would spend $254M to improve reading scores, raise teacher pay | Trump in State of the Union speech touts US ‘turnaround for the ages’ | Eviction records should not create a lifelong barrier to housing

By: Kati Malicoate
February 25, 2026 // Updated: February 25, 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: School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost | How a 2014 Oklahoma law protects problem property owners | Culture war, ethics bills stall in House committee

By: Dave Hamby
February 24, 2026 // Updated: February 24, 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: Water demand grows as data centers boom | Surveys measure Oklahomans’ health care struggles | Retooling state’s regressive tax system can help affordability

By: Dave Hamby
February 23, 2026 // Updated: February 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...]

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