StateImpact Oklahoma

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StateImpact Oklahoma

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. JUN 5

    A recap of Oklahoma's 2025 legislative session

    The 2025 legislative session is over. Our StateImpact Oklahoma reporters were following several bills and issues related to education, healthcare and energy policy. StateImpact managing editor Logan Layden looks back with them as they discuss the highlights. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  2. MAY 29

    While Oklahoma foster care payments stay stagnant, foster parents rely on community support

    Lawmakers attempted to secure more financial support for Oklahoma foster parents this legislative session. While they weren't successful, other resources are available.Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    4 min

  3. MAY 22

    The grief and relief of rural school annexation in Oklahoma

    In south central Oklahoma, a rural school is having to consider what more than a hundred Oklahoma districts have before it when enrollment drops below sustainability: annexation. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  4. MAY 15

    More than a fifth of Indigenous Oklahomans are uninsured. The price they pay can be steep.

    More than a fifth of Indigenous Oklahomans are counted by the U.S. Census Bureau as uninsured – including those who solely use the Indian Health Service as health care coverage. For some, having no insurance can be costly. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  5. MAY 8

    Why some Oklahoma lawmakers want more control over judicial selection

    Legislative efforts to reform the judicial selection process in Oklahoma have gone on for the better part of the last decade. And this year, just like in years past, they’ve failed, even with the support of the governor. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  6. MAY 2

    Amid Oklahoma tornado season, scientists warn NOAA cuts could impact forecasting, public safety

    Norman is a nexus of national weather and climate science. But swift layoffs and deep budget cuts could disband it and other organizations nationwide.Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  7. APR 24

    Oklahoma’s St. Isidore case will be heard by SCOTUS next week. Here’s what’s at stake.

    The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond case next week.  The case will decide whether the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School can be a state-funded public school. The lawsuit was brought by Oklahoma’s attorney general against the state charter school board that approved St. Isidore’s application. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  8. APR 17

    Oklahoma youth commemorate Oklahoma City Bombing 30th anniversary through music

    As the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing approaches, a group of young musicians is connecting with the tragedy through performing themes of resilience. 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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  • Channel
    KOSU
  • Creator
    OPMX
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 OPMX
  • Show Website
    StateImpact Oklahoma

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