In The Know: White House: Oklahoma in virus ‘red zone’ | Officials bracing for future spikes | Census deadline looming

White House officials push Oklahoma to close bars and mandate masks in private task force document; As state passes 50,000 infections and 700 deaths, experts warn of possible future spikes; Oklahoma falls behind as census deadline looms.

In The Know: U.S. House panel: Oklahoma ignored virus recommendations | SQ 805 set for Nov. 3 vote | Medicaid turns 55 today

U.S. House panel says Stitt ignored White House guidance to stop coronavirus spread; COVID-19: 14 new deaths reported with 848 more cases across Oklahoma; State Question to End Repeat Sentence Penalties for Nonviolent Crimes Qualifies for November Ballot; Policy Matters: Celebrating Medicaid’s 55th anniversary.

In The Know: Judge sides with tribes on gaming contract renewal | 10 deaths at Claremore Veterans Center | State surpasses 500 virus deaths

Federal judge: Gaming compacts automatically renewed; Claremore Veterans Center sees 10 deaths of residents who tested positive for COVID-19; Oklahoma surpasses 500 coronavirus deaths; 'Our current system isn't working': SQ 805 advocates share data, stories in support of sentencing reform.

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;

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.

In The Know: ‘Eyes of the world’ on Tulsa as Trump rally approaches and virus cases continue to climb

Amid coronavirus record highs, Tulsa braces for thousands to gather for Trump rally, protests; Norman council reduces police budget as cities confront calls to cut PD spending; COVID-19 spending website lacking despite state law;

In The Know: Does state have enough contact tracers to track virus?; future of Gov.’s health care plan still unclear; and more

State plans to hire fewer contact tracers than experts recommend; Lawmakers say path forward for Stitt health care plan is unclear; Will COVID-19 prompt “holdout states” to reconsider Medicaid expansion?;