'We've run out of shades of red': COVID-19 spread worse than ever in Tulsa County; Unvaccinated were over 3 times more likely to be hospitalized or die of COVID, Oklahoma study shows; Oklahoma schools see worst round of COVID-19 closures since 2020;
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'Just assume that they're infected': Hospital leaders' worries grow as about 1 in 21 Oklahomans have COVID-19; Stitt's education secretary comes down on schools halting in-person instruction amid soaring COVID absences; State general revenue nearly 20% above projections half-way through fiscal year;
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Record-high COVID-19 cases hit Oklahoma as omicron variant surges in state; Supreme Court lets ruling stand on 'McGirt v. Oklahoma' retroactivity; no decision yet on reconsideration; Dozens of Oklahoma schools pivot to distance learning as thousands of students, teachers catch the coronavirus;
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While omicron symptoms are mild for some, COVID is again overwhelming OKC hospital staff, ERs; Oklahoma GOP lawmaker to introduce Texas-style abortion bill; Broadband expansion slow-moving, but 'generational change' is coming;
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She was charged with manslaughter after a miscarriage. Cases like hers are becoming more common in Oklahoma; Oklahoma hospitals sounding alarms again as capacity strained by omicron, rise in flu cases; Gross state revenue breaks record, Oklahoma's treasurer says;
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GOP lawmaker proposes bill to ensure doctors serve on Oklahoma Health Care Authority board; State has adequate tests for COVID-19 but not enough treatment options, interim health commissioner says; One year later, Oklahoma delegation largely silent about Capitol attack;
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Oklahoma reports more COVID-19 cases than peak of summer wave; hospitalizations surging too; Drug overdose deaths on rise in Oklahoma, across U.S.; Medical marijuana patients get scam warning after switch to new licensing software announced;
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Oklahoma tax cuts take effect Jan. 1. Could more be coming?; Despite spreadsheet splendor, Oklahoma leaders anticipate ‘close to a flat budget’; Oklahoma health officials report a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations;
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'Significant number of Tulsans' infected by omicron, according to sewage monitoring effort; Questions raised about conflicts of interest involving Oklahoma Corporation Commission; Hidden fees: What goes into your electric bill from OG&E may surprise you;
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Oklahoma becomes 49th state to identify omicron COVID-19 variant; Experts offer advice for Oklahomans dealing with grief during holidays; Board advances up to $800 million in bonds for storm-related OG&E ratepayer debt;
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