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In The Know: Tomorrow is the last day to apply to be our Communications Director, State pharmacy board member had the busiest pharmacy in Tulsa County as opioid crisis surged

Posted on by Jessica Vazquez
As opioid crisis surged, state pharmacy board member had the busiest pharmacy in Tulsa County. Doctor traces history of opioid epidemics, explains how heroin use is increasing. Cigarette sales down 25% in Oklahoma, tax revenue up $133 million. Southeastern Oklahoma school district facing forced consolidation says under-fire Epic Charter Schools offered to come to rescue.

In The Know: 1.4 billion opioid pills prescribed in Oklahoma; Oklahoma County seeks to prosecute opioid manufacturers; Lawmaker has questions for State Superintendent

Posted on by Jessica Vazquez
1.4 billion opioid pills prescribed in Oklahoma. In wake of criminal investigation into Epic Charter Schools, lawmaker has questions for State Superintendent. Chris Bernard of Hunger Free Oklahoma: 'Hunger costs Oklahoma $1.4 billion a year'. Joe Dorman: Summer nutrition programs are key to fighting hunger.

In The Know: Oklahoma’s largest private prison plagued by gang violence and lockdowns, Stitt inauguration sets spending record, Revenues from state tax hikes exceed expectations

Posted on by Jessica Vazquez
Oklahoma’s largest private prison plagued by gang violence and lockdowns. Stitt inauguration sets spending record. State senator raises new questions about Epic Charter Schools and oversight by Oklahoma State Department of Education.

In The Know: Tracking Oklahoma’s prison population; OK rests case in opioid trial; Epic obtained personal info for OK teachers…

Posted on by Jessica Vazquez
New online tool tracks Oklahoma's prison population. Oklahoma rests case in opioid trial against drugmaker Johnson & Johnson. To add hundreds of faculty, Epic Charter Schools obtained personal information of thousands of Oklahoma public school teachers. Early childhood advocates discuss hurdles to health care, education access.

In The Know: Dozens of counties fail to apply for mental health and diversion grants | Sharp downturn in Oklahoma’s childhood vaccination rates | State health department demands inspector access to Oklahoma County Jail

Posted on by Annie Taylor
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In The Know: Reactions to death of Oklahoma’s longest-serving U.S. Senator | Out-of-state conservative groups, figures to oversee Oklahoma’s social studies curriculum | Legislative Wrap-up: Criminal Justice

Posted on by Annie Taylor
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

In The Know: Tribes step up when Gov. rejected summer food aid for children | Judge rules state ag dept. ignored poultry farm impacts | Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail financed, awaiting action from Gov.

Posted on by Kandis West
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

In The Know: State court rules that Osage Reservation was disestablished | What’s driving budget impasse between House, Senate? | Count shows increase of homelessness in Tulsa | Long waitlists for child care

Posted on by Dave Hamby
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