Oklahoma Watch
January 25, 2024
Oklahoma’s Education Department awarded teachers life-changing bonuses — and created a nightmare for some by demanding it back. Teachers working in rural or high-poverty schools qualified for bigger stipends.
Oklahoma Watch
July 12, 2023
The violations include moldy cells and broken fire alarms, but only one formal complaint was filed by the health department.
Oklahoma Watch
May 08, 2023
Many are turning to food banks. One pantry in Muskogee reports the number of customers served last month nearly doubled over pandemic averages.
Oklahoma Watch
May 05, 2023
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law this week aimed at streamlining local rules for in-home daycares. It requires local governments to follow Department of Human Services capacity limits instead of creating their own. Studies show 55% of Oklahomans live in areas where childcare is scarce.