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In The Know: State ranked 4th for virus positivity | One workers comp trust fund nearly out of money | ‘Skinny’ relief bill inadequate for Oklahoma

Oklahoma now ranked No. 4 for COVID-19 positivity rate; White House task force: Situation worsening, but statewide mask mandate now unnecessary; State trust fund warns injured workers it will be unable to make weekly payments in October; [More...]

In The Know: Families concerned about virus spread in prisons | College towns continue to see virus spikes | More

COVID-19 is spreading in state prisons. Families say Oklahoma is not doing enough; Payne County sees spike in COVID-19 cases after OSU students return to campus; Black, Native American and fighting for recognition in Indian Country; [More...]

In The Know: Changes to state’s virus dashboard | Hazard pay sought for prison staff | State’s move away from private prisons

State details changes to COVID-19 dashboard data; Outbreaks in Prisons, Spread in College Towns Drive COVID-19 Hotspots; State employees association seeks COVID-19 hazard pay for prison employees; [More...]

In The Know: Nearly 1/3 of state school districts have reported virus cases | Muskogee a top national virus hot spot | Federal eviction moratorium announced

Muskogee area becomes a top U.S. hot spot because of infections at prison; We have just one more month to make our census count; [More...]

In The Know: White House: College towns are a concern for state | Lack of testing helped virus outbreak in prison | Every vote counts

White House on COVID-19: Oklahoma's 'university towns' a concern; state drops to No. 9 for test positivity; Without widespread testing, the coronavirus exploded in an Oklahoma prison; 30 days left to be counted in the 2020 census; [More...]

In The Know: Stitt reaffirms opposition to statewide mask mandate | Hofmeister: ‘Not acceptable’ that school districts don’t require masks | More

Virus spike that closed Stillwater schools prompts state push for precautions, but no mandates; Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt still opposes mask mandate; Hofmeister: 'Not acceptable' that so many school districts are failing to require masks; [More...]

In The Know: Congressional panel calls out state for lack of mask mandate | Prisons continue to be virus hot spot | More school closures

As Oklahoma's deadliest month ends, congressional panel calls out state for lack of mask mandate; More than half of inmates at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center have tested positive for COVID-19; Citizens urged to complete census. [More...]

In The Know: State emergency status extended | Oklahoma bottom 10 for Census response | 100+ schools report virus cases

Oklahoma governor extends emergency, ensures new voting rule; Oklahoma in Bottom 10 for Census response [More...]

In The Know: Many schools not following mask guidance | Second outbreak hits federal transfer facility | A closer look at SQ 802 results

Democrats criticize Oklahoma governor, call for task force; Dozens of school districts not following COVID mask guidance, officials say; Second outbreak hits OKC facility for federal inmates; A closer look at SQ 802 results dispels myth that Oklahomans voted against their self-interest. [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma top 10 state for virus test positivity | Census count invaluable for rural Oklahomans | Virus impact on long-term care facilities

White House report: Oklahoma in top 10 for coronavirus test positivity; Trump Administration continues push for Stitt to require masks statewide; Oklahoma runoff takeaways: Stephanie bice wins, incumbents fall; [More...]

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