A recent analysis by the Center for American Progress found that rural counties disproportionately represent the over 300 ...

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In 2024, 17% of Oklahomans, totaling 686,800, received SNAP benefits, a greater percentage than the national 12%, or 1 in 8.

Three lawyers file about half of Oklahoma County’s 18,000 annual eviction cases, a simple but lucrative practice worth hundreds of thousands per year.

House Republicans said a follow-up continuing resolution is needed as the Nov. 21 deadline approaches. Senate Republicans say more time is required and House Democrats push the chamber to resume work.

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"There’s nothing else I can do,” Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin said when asked what role Head Start plays in negotiations. (Mike Simon/Tulsa World) Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for ...

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A Stillwater teenager was convicted on 11 counts of sexually related crimes that carried sentences totalling 78 years if served consecutively. A plea deal got him counseling and supervision for less ...

Representatives of tribal communities told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee that the ongoing federal shutdown is forcing abrupt cut-backs in programs critical to food security, education and ...