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In The Know: Virus hospitalizations surging | Schools vary on reopening models, mask requirements | ‘A day without taxes…’

Surge in coronavirus hospitalizations raises concerns among health officials; OKC schools reverse student mask policy; Why Oklahoma voters put Medicaid expansion in their constitution; [More...]

In The Know: School restart creating anxiety, uncertainty | More federal support needed for state, local governments

School restart: Educators anxious, concerned, uncertain; CARES Act funding won’t be enough for some cities; COVID-19: Rolling seven-day averages hit new highs in Tulsa County, across Oklahoma; [More...]

In The Know: ‘Mask’ becomes a four-letter word? | Conversations on race, policing | Impacts from historic court ruling

Why 'mask' has become a four-letter word; Black officers encourage conversations about race, cultural differences; Norman Pastor Clarence Hill offers guide on how to improve racial relations; [More...]

In The Know: Supreme Court rules much of eastern Oklahoma remains tribal land | Mask debate continues as hot topic for state

‘We hold the government to its word’: SCOTUS affirms Creek Nation reservation; State officials unveil color-coded COVID alert system; Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma won't be a 'mask-shamer' as he touts robust hospital capacity amid COVID-19 surge; [More...]

In The Know: Virus cases soar after Trump rally, related events | Superintendent addresses school reopening | Racism impacts health outcomes

'Connect the dots': Tulsa County COVID-19 cases soaring weeks after Trump rally, related large-scale events; Hofmeister says Trump threats to penalize states if schools choose not to open 'aren't helpful'; Panel: Trauma, systemic racism cause lower health outcomes for Black community; Children – the best investment we can make. [More...]

In The Know: State breaks virus records again | OESC claim events reach capacity | Takeaways from state’s PPP loan data

New records reached for daily case increases in Oklahoma, Tulsa County; OESC: Remaining OKC claims events already at capacity; Oklahoma leaders support Pardon & Parole Board members Doyle and Luck, community calls for McCall resignation; [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma businesses receive PPP loans | Numbers climbing for virus cases, testing | Medical protective gear running low

Hospitalizations, active cases of COVID-19 continue surge; Federal committee looks into COVID-19 billing at two hospitals in state; Oklahoma businesses and organizations receive billions in federal coronavirus aid, new federal data shows; [More...]

In The Know: Some local virus-related restrictions reinstated | State unemployment numbers | Next steps for Medicaid expansion

As cases climb, Oklahoma mayors reinstate local restrictions to curb coronavirus spread; New unemployment claims fall to lowest level in months; With Medicaid expansion approved, what happens next?; Capitol Update: An early look at requested interim studies in the House. [More...]

In The Know: Unemployment claims | Half of Oklahoma virus cases confirmed in June | Medicaid expansion funding

With workers facing long lines and waits, state employment agency seeks to increase in-person unemployment claims processing; Over half of Oklahoma's COVID-19 cases confirmed in June, according to OSDH data; Oklahoma lawmakers have a year to figure out how to pay for Medicaid expansion; [More...]

In The Know: Oklahomans approve SQ 802 | Hospitalization levels remain ‘manageable’ | Gov. encourages masks, but no mandate

Oklahoma voters approve Medicaid expansion, join majority of states; officials tout state’s ‘manageable’ hospitalization levels as virus cases surge; Gov. encourages Oklahomans to wear masks to reduce COVID-19 spread but will not mandate face coverings; [More...]

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