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The watermelon has been Oklahoma's state vegetable — not fruit — for nearly a decade. The poor melon has become a political football, as some lawmakers now want to repeal the its title.

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to curb mercury and other toxic emissions…

The farther a woman has to travel to receive maternity care, the greater risk they have of maternal morbidity and adverse infant outcomes.

A little-known trend in KIPP Reach Academy's school enrollment casts a new light on its achievement record – a record considered when the charter school’s…

Oklahoma Watch, Nov. 23, 2022

Oklahoma is one of more than 30 states making the decision to partially reopen May 1 after weeks of stay-at-home or safer-at-home orders meant to keep the…

Lawyers for an Oklahoma clerk who refused to grant a marriage license to a same-sex couple say marriage exists for its procreative potential and that the…

This is the Manager’s Minute.We hope you’ve noticed a new voice on KGOU over the last couple of weeks. Jackie Fortier joined the StateImpact Oklahoma…

COVID-19 cuts to colleges have led to a state appropriation that’s lower than it was in 2000. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved an…

Gov. Kevin Stitt’s focus on cutting Oklahoma’s state income taxes remains steadfast heading into his seventh legislative session. With a strong taste of Trumpism throughout the legislative, the appetite for Stitt’s tax agenda stands to gain the most traction ever.

Oklahoma's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.6% in June, a decrease from 12.6% in May, according to new data from the Oklahoma Employment…