Sunshine Week: Covering COVID-19 means focusing on accountability
When the coronavirus arrived in Oklahoma in March 2020, I set out to cover the state’s response with a focus on accountability.
Oklahoma to open up COVID-19 vaccine to essential workers, colleges and daycares
Thousands of essential workers will become eligible, including employees in restaurants, grocery stores and dozens of other industries.
Lawmakers renew push to restrict abortion in Oklahoma, as political environment changes
The policies don’t vary much, but they could have a better shot at implementation because of shifts on the U.S. and Oklahoma supreme courts.
Medicaid managed care company files protest over state’s contract picks
One of the losing bidders for the contracts to handle Oklahoma’s Medicaid program has filed a protest to challenge the state’s decision, claiming the bid process was flawed and unfair.
Winter storm delays thousands of COVID-19 vaccine deliveries, shots in Oklahoma
Hazardous weather over the past week has slowed Oklahoma’s vaccination efforts and several local health departments announced delays in vaccination appointments.
Oklahoma prepares for possibility of more power outages as winter storms push demand for electricity
Tens of thousands of Oklahomans temporarily lost power this week as snow and sub-zero temperatures rolled in. Those power outages might continue in the days ahead.
Oklahoma to open COVID-19 vaccine to teachers, those with comorbidities
Appointments will begin to open Feb. 22, health officials said. About 1.1 million Oklahomans are expected to be in the newly-eligible groups.
‘Our fear is great’: People with disabilities feel left out as Oklahoma rolls out COVID-19 vaccine
About eight weeks after Oklahoma started its vaccine rollout, people with developmental disabilities, their caregivers and families are frustrated and disheartened they aren’t being prioritized in the state’s plan.
