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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.

  1. 5 dgn geleden

    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.

  2. 18 jun

    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.

  3. 11 jun

    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. 4 jun

    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.

  5. 28 mei

    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.

  6. 21 mei

    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.

  7. 14 mei

    Federal rural hospital program offers a lifeline in Oklahoma, but hurdles remain

    Three years ago, a new federal designation for rural hospitals went into effect, allowing facilities to receive enhanced support for outpatient and emergency services if they gave up their more expensive inpatient care. The rural emergency hospital provider type is meant to support small rural facilities amid challenges like lower volume, aging populations and rising costs. As the designation gains traction in Oklahoma, some providers said it has become a lifeline for their facilities, which would otherwise close. But critics argue there is a need for other solutions. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min.

  8. 7 mei

    Another battle is brewing over public funds for religious schools. Oklahoma Jewish leaders are uneasy

    Oklahoma is again ground zero for a battle over publicly funded religious education as a proposed Jewish charter school looks to the courts for vindication. That’s despite members of the state’s Jewish community saying they weren’t consulted and are “deeply concerned” about the threat to the separation of church and state. 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.

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  • Kanaal
    KOSU
  • Maker
    OPMX
  • Jaren actief
    2018 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    200
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
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    © 2025 OPMX
  • Website van aflevering
    StateImpact Oklahoma

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