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StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. StateImpact Oklahoma is a collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU.

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Rejected for Oklahoma funding, an anti-abortion group helped rewrite state law

An out-of-state anti-abortion group successfully lobbied to change Oklahoma law after it was rejected for public funding from a program to encourage women to keep their unplanned pregnancies. The Texas-based nonprofit Human Coalition lobbies for anti-abortion programs and gets millions of dollars in funding from other states. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

4 Min.
2. Juli

‘Playing with my heart’: Student musicians celebrate America’s 250th alongside Army Band

As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, Oklahoma musicians of all ages took to the stage in commemoration. Inside a performing arts center at scenic Quartz Mountain State Park in late June, the 145th Army Band warmed up before a concert. Outside, students with the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute played frisbee, caught up with friends or awaited their turn to hit the stage later that night. It is OSAI’s 50th anniversary, which also coincides with America’s 250th. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

5 Min.
24. Juni

As data centers eye Oklahoma, tribes weigh the costs

Tribal nations in Oklahoma are navigating an influx of corporate interest in Indian Country. Thomas Pablo reports on their leaders’ responses to an A-I data center development boom. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

5 Min.
18. Juni

New Oklahoma law disrupts gender-affirming care for transgender adults

A new law is restricting gender-affirming care for Oklahoma adults if those services were covered by Medicaid and public funds, or provided on state property. Transgender Oklahomans and the already-limited providers offering gender-affirming care in the state are now being forced to adapt to the new policy with little time to prepare. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

5 Min.
11. Juni

Oklahoma author celebrates state's thousands of plant and animal species in new book

Oklahoma's natural world is the subject of a new book from author Priscilla Crawford. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

5 Min.
4. Juni

The cost of childcare is too high for many Oklahoma families. How are lawmakers responding?

Childcare costs are soaring. Infant care at childcare centers rose 27% from 2023 to 2025, according to the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness. As daycare prices skyrocket to all-time highs, state lawmakers are deploying a patchwork of measures to change the industry. But some Oklahomans say the state should do more to prioritize affordability for families. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

5 Min.
28. Mai

What a small forest animal can tell us about Oklahoma’s environment

Scientists use long-term monitoring of natural areas to help them understand environmental changes. Oklahoma surveyors are keeping track of local species, including a rare salamander that could offer clues into the well-being of its environment. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

5 Min.
21. Mai

StateImpact Oklahoma reporters sum up the 2026 legislative session

The 2026 legislative session has come to end. Logan Layden talked with StateImpact Oklahoma reporters about their takeaways on legislation impacting education, health, science and the environment. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

5 Min.

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StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. StateImpact Oklahoma is a collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU.