StateImpact Oklahoma
StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. It's a reporting project and collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU, with broadcasts heard on NPR Member stations.
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The majority of the State Board of Education have called a special meeting to install a new general counsel following conflict over the board’s previous attorney repeatedly siding with State Superintendent Ryan Walters. -
The $50 billion rural health fund established in President Donald Trump’s megabill seeks to help stabilize and strengthen rural hospitals and providers. -
The legal and technical feasibility project was ordered by the state legislature following the passage of Senate Bill 130 in June. -
More Oklahoma children are entering kindergarten with exemptions from vaccines. -
Amid ongoing conflict over who will be the next attorney for the State Board of Education, Thursday’s monthly meeting has been canceled. -
States, territories, tribal governments, municipalities and nonprofits were set to get $7 billion to develop residential solar installations in low-income communities. The grant program was designed under the Biden administration and recipients were announced in 2024. -
As schools across the state are starting classes, students and parents may notice some changes this year, thanks to the legislature. StateImpact’s Logan Layden and Beth Wallis discuss what’s new for Oklahoma students this school year. -
More than 1.2 million pounds of food have been delivered through 55 hospital- and clinic-based food pantries since 2020. -
A new program between conservation organizations resulted in 33 projects showcasing native plants. -
Access to advanced cancer care is expanding for residents in Norman and south-central Oklahoma.
