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Long Story Short: Edmond schools renewed administrator contracts, then eliminated their jobs, leaving taxpayers to cover the settlements

Oklahoma Watch, July 8, 2026

Supporters of State Question 832 at their signature turning in event.

Petition to raise Oklahoma minimum wage received $1.84 million in first half of 2024

Supporters of a state question to raise the minimum wage in Oklahoma received $1.84 million in contributions through the first half of the year.

Books line a shelf in a kindergarten classroom at Mayo Demonstration School in Tulsa on April 8. Oklahoma will receive $11.2 million this year from a federal grant for child literacy initiatives.

Oklahoma to receive almost $59 million from student literacy grant, education officials say

Oklahoma will receive millions of dollars in federal support for student literacy programs and teacher training, state and federal education officials announced Thursday.

Report shows Oklahoma has fewer producers, but some counties had an increase of farmers and ranchers

The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's Census of Agriculture shows overall Oklahoma has fewer farmers and ranchers, but not every county saw a decrease in producers.

El Reno Public Schools is one of more than 330 school districts that received funds from the Redbud Schools Grants program.

Oklahoma distributes $38.5 million for charter and traditional public schools from Redbud fund

More than $38 million of medical marijuana tax revenue was given to hundreds of school districts around Oklahoma last week to pay for infrastructure improvements.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Drew Edmondson says if elected, he will make expanding Medicaid in the Sooner state a top priority.

Medicaid Expansion May Drive Key Rural Votes In Oklahoma Governor’s Race

On a hot Monday afternoon, Zora Sampson stands behind rows of chairs set up in the lobby of the hospital in Pauls Valley. Sampson supports the Democratic…

Why Oklahoma Has No Misdemeanor Drug Courts, Even Though The Law Allows Them

Twenty years is a long time to live with a drug addiction, but Rachel Wachel has done it. She tends bar, has a house and a car — and calls herself a…

A field medic raises her fist as protestors stand near a fire blocking a road along the Dakota Access Pipeline Route near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota.

Oklahoma Bill To Protect ‘Critical Infrastructure’ Could Curb Public Protest, Critics Say

Oklahoma legislators are advancing a bill that outlaws trespassing on sites containing “critical infrastructure.” Supporters say the measure will help…

Calumet Public Schools Superintendent Keith Weldon stands in an old garage that he now uses for an agriculture program. Weldon worries if lawmakers take some of his local funding, he would have to scale back the popular program.

One Idea To Help Fund Oklahoma Schools: Take From The Rich And Give To The Rest

The wind blows strong and steady in Calumet, a small town about 40 miles west of Oklahoma City.It’s the wind that’s prompted companies to build turbines…

Mike Moeller, senior director of mid-continent assets for Enbridge Energy.

Oklahoma Oil Hub On Alert As National Security Officials Warn Of Potential For Damaging Earthquakes

Oklahoma’s boom in man-made earthquakes has become a national security threat. It’s easy to understand why.The ground is shaking near Cushing, Oklahoma,…

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

Oklahoma AG Scott Pruitt Says ‘Alliance’ With Energy Industry Wasn’t Secret

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt confirmed Monday that he has worked with the energy industry to push back against the U.S. Environmental Protection…

Pivot food services director Lydia Shelton holds her recipe book in the Pivot Preserves kitchen in Oklahoma City

Jams, jellies and jobs: The Oklahoma non-profit preparing vulnerable youth for future careers

In Oklahoma City, vulnerable youth are learning the skills they need for future careers by making and selling jam.

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