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Oklahoma community gardens offer place to gather, grow food

Community gardens can fill the gaps for people who don't have access to fresh produce, live in food deserts or don't have the space to grow plants of their own. But they also provide space for people to learn about gardening and connect with one another.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice To Oklahoma Audience: 'There Is Value To Failure'

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told University of Oklahoma College of Law students that adversity and even failure are vital in building a…

StateImpact's Jillian Taylor reacts after getting her flu and updated COVID-19 shot Oct. 9 at a Walgreens in Oklahoma City.

How is the first commercial rollout of COVID-19 vaccines going in Oklahoma?

The CDC recommended everyone six months and older get an updated COVID vaccine. But getting it hasn’t been easy for some Oklahomans, with appointments canceled day of due to insurance snags and issues finding a place that carries it.

Willy Jones, one of the area organizers for Oklahomans for Health, holds a sign in support of medical marijuana during a petition drive outside a vapor shop in Oklahoma City, Thursday, July 3, 2014.

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Supporters Sue Over Pruitt's State Question Rewrite

An attorney representing a group trying to legalize medical marijuana in Oklahoma filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the state Supreme Court.The legal action…

State Sen. Ervin Yen, R-Oklahoma City, on the Senate floor Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

Oklahoma Lawmaker, Physician Ervin Yen Will Try Vaccine Mandate Again In 2017

State Sen. Ervin Yen, R-Oklahoma City, plans to explore vaccination issues during the 2017 legislative session.In an interview Friday morning, the…

Oklahoma City Public Schools superintendent Rob Neu addresses reporters during an April 21, 2015 news conference about the district's discipline practices toward minority students.

Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Wants To Revamp District's Discipline Code

Oklahoma City Public Schools superintendent Rob Neu said Tuesday the district is revisiting its code of conduct, and if kids aren’t threatening the safety…

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt mulling new special session on tax cuts

Gov. Kevin Stitt says he is considering calling lawmakers into another special session on tax cuts early next year.

Oklahoma City attorney and legislative watchdog Jerry Fent, who has successfully challenged laws in the past, comes out of a hearing room at the State Supreme Court, where a referee heard his lawsuit over House Bill 2562.

Attorney Asks Oklahoma Supreme Court To Dismiss His Challenge To Oil And Gas Law

An Oklahoma City attorney who challenged the constitutionality of a bill that changed the effective tax rate levied on oil and gas drillers asked the…

Oklahoma Attorney General Sues Major Pharma Companies Over State Opioid Crisis

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter is suing more than a dozen U.S. drug manufacturers. The lawsuit names Purdue Pharma, Inc., Allergan PLC, Cephalon,…

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt prepares to greet Gov. Mary Fallin at the 2013 State of the State address at the state capitol.

Oklahoma Officials Vow To Keep Fighting Obama Plan To Cut Power Plant Pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday finalized its Clean Power Plan, the Obama Administration’s attempt to cut carbon emissions from power…

Oklahoma nonprofit creates legal fund to support teachers accused of violating HB 1775

An Oklahoma nonprofit is announcing a new legal fund to protect teachers accused of violating House Bill 1775, which limits critical discussions in the classroom about race or sex.

Oklahoma mental health agency purchases vacant OKC hospital to replace Donahue project

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health is purchasing a vacant hospital in Oklahoma City to replace the state's largest psychiatric facility for people with severe mental illness.

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