Bruce’s World
Bruce’s World is a weekly look into Oklahoma’s hottest topics, filtered through the brain of Bruce Plante.
A request for apology, large increase in reparation request preceded cancellation of the Remember & Rise event in Tulsa
After agreeing to payments of $100,000 to each of the Race Massacre’s three living survivors, as well as a pledge of $2 million to a fund for the survivors and their descendants, their attorney asked for more money.
The Oklahoma Legislature will raise hospital fees to fund Medicaid expansion
Displeased by hospitals’ support for Medicaid expansion, some Republicans believe increased fees should start before available federal funds are used up.
Oklahoma signs into law deluge of anti-abortions bills, as U.S. Supreme court set to hear case challenging Roe v. Wade
Gov. Kevin Stitt this year has signed more anti-abortion bills into law in a single session than a governor has in at least the last five years.
Bruce’s World
Bruce’s World is a weekly look into Oklahoma’s hottest topics, filtered through the brain of longtime editorial cartoonist Bruce Plante.
Details are scarce on how Oklahoma’s plan to privatize Medicaid will affect mental health services
The company with exclusive contract to oversee the state’s Medicaid program for kids in state custody said it plans to cut the use of in-patient treatment by offering more preventative care, but won’t release details.
Oklahoma Public Health Lab director resigning after 4 months on the job
Dr. Michael Kayser’s resignation comes amid the lab’s turbulent transition from Oklahoma City to Stillwater.
Epic’s founder saw state’s quest for financial info as a threat to his business model
In its investigation of Epic charter school, state auditors found a school and company resistant to questions about money.
