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