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126,000 Oklahomans could lose SoonerCare under new federal work requirements

Wednesday, June 10 by News 6

OKLAHOMA, U.S. - A new federal law will require many adults enrolled in SoonerCare to prove they are working, attending school, or performing community service in order to keep their health insurance coverage — and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority estimates up to 126,000 Oklahomans could be affected. The requirement applies to adults ages 19 to... Read More.

Cannabis companies hid health issues from consumers: Federal lawsuit

Thursday, June 4 by News Mation

(NewsNation) — Cannabis companies have been accused of not properly warning users of health issues related to their products, a new federal class-action lawsuit states. The complaint, filed by Weitz & Luxenberg, targets companies in 13 states and is brought by consumers who claim the products were deceptively marketed. “These manufacturers... Read More.

$1B federal weather fund leaves smaller Oklahoma towns struggling to qualify

Friday, May 29 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. — A new $1 billion federal extreme weather fund promises massive relief for local infrastructure, but strict new guidelines prioritizing "shovel-ready" developments are leaving smaller communities in Oklahoma struggling to compete. Washington's shift toward bypassing traditional project planning phases means applicant readiness dictates who secures funding, effectively pushing underfunded municipalities to the back... Read More.

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Senate Moves to Ensure Oklahomans Benefit from Potential Federal Gas Tax Relief

Friday, May 15 by Ponca City Now

Pro Tem Paxton Calls on House to Stop 'Waiting' and Pass Measure Immediately OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has amended legislation to ensure Oklahomans will see lower prices at the pump if the federal government suspends the federal gasoline tax. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said he... Read More.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect to be arraigned in federal court

Monday, April 27 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -The suspected gunman in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be arraigned Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C. President Trump was evacuated after shots rang out at the annual media dinner, which was packed with more than 2,500 politicians, journalists and... Read More.

Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

Thursday, March 12 by AP

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters. New Mexico this week became the first state to bar armed agents from polling locations in response... Read More.

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Federal funding deadline puts 988 crisis lifeline at risk in Oklahoma

Tuesday, February 3 by News 6

Oklahoma lawmakers are moving quickly to secure the future of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as federal funding for the service is set to expire at the end of September. Without new funding, state leaders warn thousands of crisis calls could be redirected to 911, a system not designed to handle ongoing mental health... Read More.

Norwood files bill to create 988 Trust Fund as federal support set to expire

Thursday, January 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Freshman lawmaker Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create the 988 Trust Fund to help ensure Oklahoma’s mental health crisis hotline remains available to those in need as federal funding is set to expire later this year. "Oklahomans need to know that when they make that call, someone will answer,"... Read More.

Federal agents regain power to crack down on Minneapolis protesters after court ruling

Friday, January 23 by TNND

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, including one wearing a 'NOT ICE' face covering, walk near their vehicles, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Richfield, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Gray) WASHINGTON (TNND) — Federal agents deployed to Minneapolis will be able to resume using force and arresting peaceful protesters after a federal appeals court put a... Read More.

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Oklahoma nutrition groups explain new federal dietary guidelines

Friday, January 9 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly released federal dietary guidelines are generating positive interest from some of Oklahoma’s leading nutrition and diet groups. The White House revealed the changed food pyramid during an announcement on Wednesday. “The new guidelines recognize that whole nutrient-dense food is the most effective path to better health and lower healthcare costs,” Health and Human... Read More.

Federal judge says Trump must restore disaster funding to Democratic states

Friday, December 26 by AP

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to reallocate federal Homeland Security funding away from states that refuse to cooperate with certain federal immigration enforcement. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy’s ruling on Monday solidified a win for the coalition of 12 attorneys general that sued the... Read More.

President Trump signs order declaring Christmas Eve, Dec. 26 federal holidays

Tuesday, December 23 by KFOX/CBS

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — President Trump signed an executive order declaring Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 as federal holidays. Federal employees will receive a five-day holiday break. The order states that the heads of executive departments and agencies may determine that certain offices and installations of their organizations, or parts thereof, must remain open and that... Read More.