Oklahoma’s 211 hotlines secure state funding
The hotlines have relied on private donations for years after an economic downturn led to budget cuts.
Homelessness among families and youth reach new highs in Oklahoma City
New data shows overall homelessness dipped slightly for the first time since 2018, even as more families with children and unaccompanied youth fall into crisis.
Oklahoma County cuts jail monitoring staff to close a budget gap, meaning fewer eyes on detainees
It will be up to detention officers at the understaffed jail to monitor detainees as county officials look to cut costs. The jail is “running with a skeleton crew,” an administrator said earlier this year.
Homeless shelter oversight bill among housing measures advancing at Oklahoma Capitol
Surviving bills target eviction reforms and strengthening tenant protections.
The state finalizes a deal to pay for housing after Gov. Stitt cleared homeless encampments in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma has agreed to spend up to $800,000 to house about 40 people after Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Operation SAFE — a shift from his earlier opposition to using tax dollars for homelessness housing.
Groups that serve victims of crime in Oklahoma face shrinking funding
Oklahoma organizations serving abused children and domestic violence survivors have lost up to 80% of their federal support, even as demand continues to rise.
Oklahoma lawmakers propose changes to laws on housing, homelessness and eviction
Bills filed ahead of the 2026 session would let residents sue cities over camping enforcement, expand tenant protections and make it easier to build affordable housing.
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes new oversight of homeless shelters, with funding at stake
The measure would require state health officials to create and enforce health and safety standards for shelters. Providers say they are already subject to federal and local rules.
