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Oklahoma ranks safer for LGBTQ+ people in new study, but still one of the worst in US
Out Leadership has released their newest ranking of LGBTQ+ safe states. Oklahoma is still in the bottom 10, but some ...
Senate committee advances Gov. Stitt's pick to lead Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Jeffrey Cartmell's nomination to serve as executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services will now go to the full Senate.
Oklahoma law blocks state from rejecting foster parents based on anti-LGBTQ+ views
Oklahoma's new law prevents DHS from disqualifying potential foster or adoptive parents based on their beliefs about LGBTQ+ ...
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What health policies came out of Oklahoma's 2025 legislative session?
Various bills impacting health care providers, facilities and patients made it through the Legislature this session.
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Tribal leaders in Oklahoma frustrated by lack of communication about federal cuts
Oklahoma tribal leaders have expressed frustrations with federal conversations regarding potential cuts to the Bureau of ...
Oklahoma could be on the hook to pay $500 million for food stamps, DHS director says
For the first time, the U.S. House is considering requiring states to pay matching dollars on the food stamp program.
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Missing federal cash, time runs short for free health services
Despite complying with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Missouri has yet to receive its Title X grant, which ...
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Senate committee advances Gov. Stitt's pick to lead Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Jeffrey Cartmell's nomination to serve as executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services advanced through the Senate Health and Human Services committee on a 10-0 vote.