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StateImpact Oklahoma
Nearly six years ago, Oklahoma voters approved a state question to expand eligibility for Medicaid, also known as SoonerCare, to low-income adults. Now, state lawmakers want them to reconsider.
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The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting
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An analysis by NPR suggests that frames from an iconic music video were used to generate content for a tweet by the FBI director.
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images North AmericaThe federal government is offering local law enforcement incentives to join a program that gives their officers authority to make immigration arrests. Police leaders say the funds, which include money for salaries, equipment and vehicles, are enticing. -
NPRThe political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November. -
Matthew Murphy/Polk & Co.Two musicals are tied with 12 nominations each: a special-effects-crammed The Lost Boys, and the candy-colored satire Schmigadoon! The Pulitzer-winning Liberation was nominated for Best Play.
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According to new data research, Oklahoma is falling short of more than 40 other states in getting more stopouts working-age adults who paused college with the intention of getting back on track toward graduation. -
Oklahoma’s teachers on the minimum salary schedule are closer to getting a pay bump after the Senate sent a bill to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk Monday. -
Rural hospitals are increasingly stepping in to fill gaps in the healthcare system, such as with swing beds. The services have become an opportunity and a lifeline to avoid closure. -
Oklahoma legislative Republican leaders have largely satisfied their agenda entering the last month of the 2026 session. But hundreds of bills still await final floor votes.
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With gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping. -
Summer blockbuster season has begun — on the big screen and in bookstores. This month brings new titles from Douglas Stuart, Kathryn Stockett, Ali Smith, David Sedaris and many more. -
The Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. And, Indiana's primaries will test President Trump's influence as he tries to oust incumbent Republican senators. -
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.
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So far, only two merchant ships are known to have passed a new U.S.-guarded route through the Strait of Hormuz. -
Krista Catwood wanted a fun way to exercise, so she started a mall-walking group whose unofficial costume was 1980s garb. The festive, all-ages event has exploded in popularity over the past year.
