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In The Know: Legislature left financial impact out of property taxes state question | Driver’s license suspensions for court debt draw scrutiny | This is what America’s utility bill crisis looks like

October 19, 2026 // Updated: October 19, 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 Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. Subscribe to

Weekly Wonk: SQ 845 would make major changes to how judges are chosen in Oklahoma (video) | An informed vote begins before Election Day | OK Policy is hiring; deadline is Sunday night

October 17, 2026 // Updated: October 16, 2026

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know. Click here to subscribe to In The Know. This Week from OK Policy

Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau highlights services and outcomes in 2025 (Capitol Update)

October 15, 2026 // Updated: October 15, 2026

I recently received the Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau Annual Report for 2025. Generally, a youth who is arrested or referred to authorities for conduct that would be a criminal offense if committed by an adult is first seen by the Juvenile Bureau. The Bureau also serves youth and families of children in need of supervision

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Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau highlights services and outcomes in 2025 (Capitol Update)