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A discussion of the week's news from Oklahoma's State Capitol between KGOU Public Radio's Dick Pryor and Quorum Call's Shawn Ashley, plus interviews with newsmakers.
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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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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 26, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 25, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 24, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 23, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 22, 2024.
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It's not final yet, but State Senate Republicans have elected Lonnie Paxton of Tuttle to succeed Greg Treat as Senate President Pro Tempore.By Dick Pryor
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 19, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 18, 2024.
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From caves to caterpillars: How Oklahoma schools are working to beat the ‘summer slide’
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“Summer slide” is the phenomenon of students losing ground academically during the summer break. It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior. On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math. StateImpact visited two Oklahoma s…
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 17, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 16, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 15, 2024.
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Walters proposes complete overhaul of state social studies standards
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State Superintendent Ryan Walters has announced plans to dramatically change social studies standards for state schools and appoints the committee to guide revisions.By Dick Pryor
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 12, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 11, 2024.
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'This is going to kill us': Oklahoma nursing homes brace for new federal staffing mandate
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Oklahoma nursing homes are preparing for staffing rules finalized in April by the Biden administration, meant to improve safety and quality of care in long-term care facilities. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 10, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 9, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 8, 2024.
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New laws to watch as recently-passed legislation goes into effect
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As of July 1st, almost a hundred new laws are now on the books in Oklahoma. Quorum Call publisher Shawn Ashley discusses some that stand out.By Dick Pryor
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 5, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 3, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 2, 2024.
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for July 1, 2024.
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Republican primary election upset shakes up State Senate leadership
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Who will succeed Greg Treat as Senate President Pro Tempore? That question seemed to be answered until the senator in line to move into the position lost in the primary.By Dick Pryor
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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for June 28, 2024.
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Primary election upset puts state senate leadership in flux
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The lawmaker set to become the next state Senate President Pro Tempore lost in his bid for re-election, sending the Oklahoma Senate into unprecedented territory.By Dick Pryor
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What to expect in the coming months as La Niña impacts Oklahoma's weather
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Far out in the Pacific Ocean, the latest El Niño cycle is at an end, and La Niña is expected in the coming months. But what does that mean for Oklahoma’s weather? Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX
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Senate goes into special session to deal with nomination of OSU regent
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Governor Kevin Stitt has called the State Senate back to the Capitol for a special session to consider the appointment of Mike Holder to the OSU Board of Regents.By Dick Pryor
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Lawton officials attempt to mitigate East Cache Creek issues amid growing concerns
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After a TikTok video went viral about water pollution in East Cache Creek, City of Lawton officials have explained their plan to restore water levels. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX
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Governor Kevin Stitt has until June 14th to sign bills passed in the final week of the Oklahoma legislative session. He quickly signed the "Women's Bill of Rights."By Dick Pryor
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StateImpact Oklahoma wraps up the 2024 legislative session
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StateImpact education reporter Beth Wallis and health reporter Jillian Taylor talk with managing editor Logan Layden about some of this year's legislative highlights. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX
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Legislators race to finish, House and Senate adjourn sine die
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The 2024 Oklahoma legislative session is over, concluding one day ahead of the legally-mandated deadline.By Dick Pryor
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Oklahoma’s transition to managed Medicaid brings new benefits, challenges
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More than 600,000 Oklahomans on Medicaid are now seeing their care coordinated by private insurance companies. Proponents say the change incentivizes preventative care, and its rollout has been going well. But, it has caused problems for some Oklahomans on Medicaid and smaller providers. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags…
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Budget deal in place, legislators race toward end of session
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It took until the final two weeks of the session, but the governor and legislative leaders reached agreement on the fiscal year 2025 budget. Now, it's crunch time.By Dick Pryor
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Edmond ‘bike bus’ puts a healthy spin on kids’ school commute
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Keeping kids active and healthy can be an uphill battle, especially in the age of smartphones, video games and other distractions. A new volunteer initiative in Edmond is getting kids’ hearts pumping — and their wheels turning. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX
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Budget talks continuing with end of legislative session looming
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Budget summit meetings have been moving the state budget and appropriation process forward, but lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement on the fiscal year 2025 budget.By Dick Pryor
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Oklahoma schools need bus drivers and are straining to fill the gaps
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Statewide, Oklahoma public schools are experiencing a shortage of bus drivers — and they’re struggling to adapt. StateImpact analyzed every public school district in Oklahoma and found that of the 400-plus schools with hiring listings accessible on their websites or that answered a superintendent survey, over 40% showed open driver positions. About…
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Oklahoma legislators continue to work through a variety of issues as they craft the fiscal year 2025 state budget...and time is running short.By Dick Pryor
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House, Senate to meet with governor as lawmakers hit "reset" on budget
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It appeared legislative leaders were making progress on the budget for fiscal year 2025, but now the process is starting over with less than a month left in the session.By Dick Pryor
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How Oklahoma’s transition to managed Medicaid happened and what’s next
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Most of Oklahoma’s Medicaid population is transitioning to managed care. This means that instead of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority paying providers directly, it’s paying private companies to coordinate some enrollees’ care. Proponents say the new system incentivizes better preventative care, which could cost the state less in the long run. Ment…
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Audit raises questions about state management of federal funds
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A critical state audit report and the effect of a little known legislative procedure known as "shucking" highlights a hectic week at the state Capitol.By Dick Pryor
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Oklahoma immigrant communities rally in face of state policy to arrest people in country illegally
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As a crisis continues on the U.S. Southern Border, Oklahoma lawmakers are among counterparts from about a dozen states taking things into their own hands. For StateImpact, Lionel Ramos reports on their efforts and the backlash they face from immigrant communities. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags…
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The state House and Senate are starting to see areas of agreement as they restart the process to craft a state budget for fiscal year 2025.By Dick Pryor
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The end of pandemic-era federal dollars may mean the end for the school programs it funded
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In Tulsa, there are about 450 after-school programs at risk of shrinking to just 75 once ESSER funds are gone. One of those programs is an after-school gardening club at Tulsa Public Schools' Eugene Field Elementary. There, each participant gets a garden box to plan, decorate, plant and harvest from throughout the school year. Schools across the co…
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Major issues remain as legislature heads into last 6 weeks of session
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Lawmakers still have heavy lifting to do on significant legislation as they head toward Sine Die Adjournment at the end of May.By Dick Pryor
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First over-the-counter birth control pill offers family planning amid Oklahoma’s abortion ban
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Opill, which was approved by the FDA last July, is the nation’s first over-the-counter birth control pill, and it’s hitting pharmacy shelves now. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX
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House and Senate standoff threatens timely state budget agreement
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Oklahoma legislative leaders disagree over the path forward toward developing the state budget for the next fiscal year.By Dick Pryor
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Eclipse brings tourism and challenges as Oklahoma goes under the shadow of the Moon
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Any point on the globe can expect to see a total solar eclipse about once every 400 years. This Monday, it’s far southeast Oklahoma’s turn. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX
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Democrats renew call for committee to investigate State Superintendent
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Democratic lawmakers have again called on Speaker of the House Charles McCall to form a bipartisan committee to investigate State Superintendent Ryan Walters.By Dick Pryor
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