# Blog Oklahoma Newsletter This is an open-topic newsletter, so I'm likely to talk about anything. Though mostly I’ll share about Oklahoma life, fascinating Oklahoma history, or the latest Oklahoma news. I’m sensing a pattern here. Ha! Welcome to Blog Oklahoma. Page: Feed: --- ## [In The News 08.13.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-08132026) _2026-08-14 · K. Latham_ Rural hospital closures, Tulsa newsroom cuts, cheaper university tuition, Flock cameras, and a little league controversy. ## [In The News 08.06.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-08062026) _2026-08-07 · K. Latham_ Oklahoma's tax-free weekend preview, essential election updates, data center developments, and more headlines shared on Thursday, August 6, 2026. ## [In The News 07.30.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-07302026) _2026-07-31 · K. Latham_ More hot days, more water shortages, and more headlines shared on Thursday, July 30, 2026. ## [State Questions 844 & 846](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/state-questions-844-and-846) _2026-07-19 · K. Latham_ There are two State Questions on the August 25, 2026, Oklahoma Primary Runoff Ballot. ## [In The News 07.16.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-07162026) _2026-07-17 · K. Latham_ OSBI launches a new cybercrime unit, OKC leaders propose commuter rail, Oklahoma farmers have some concerns with the new Farm Bill, and more headlines shared on Thursday, July 16, 2026. ## [In The News 07.09.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-07092026) _2026-07-10 · K. Latham_ Tourism hopes, insurance lawsuits, school funding, drones, carbon black, and more headlines shared on Thursday, July 9, 2026. ## [In The News 06.25.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-06252026) _2026-06-26 · K. Latham_ More on data centers, the AG takes on State Farm, a rescue on Mt. Scott, a new varsity rodeo program, and more headlines shared on Thursday, June 25, 2026. ## [In The News 06.18.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-06182026) _2026-06-19 · K. Latham_ The primary results are in: a failed state measure, numerous runoff races, and the persistence of voter apathy. This and more headlines shared on Thursday, June 18, 2026. ## [In The News 06.11.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-06112026) _2026-06-12 · K. Latham_ The Oklahoma Primary is here (Go Vote!), Oklahoma power plants are sticking with coal, a venerable Oklahoma magazine is ending a 70-year run, and other headlines shared on Thursday, June 11, 2026. ## [In The News 06.04.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-06042026) _2026-06-05 · K. Latham_ Smelter debate, cotton gin rate hikes, rising power costs, 125 years of conservation, and more headlines shared on Thursday, June 4, 2026. ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7pQ2ezBpPHkV) _2026-06-05 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [In The News 05.28.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-05282026) _2026-05-29 · K. Latham_ Jurisdiction agreements tossed, Burns Flat's EMS staff quits, and no one likes AI political ads. This and more headlines shared on Thursday, May 28, 2026. ## [In The News 05.21.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-05212026) _2026-05-22 · K. Latham_ The Governor and AG clash over audits; oil sludge and black dust spark local pollution battles; a new primary election guide launches; and other headlines shared on Thursday, May 21, 2026. ## [In The News 05.14.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-05142026) _2026-05-15_ The Oklahoma Legislature adjourns its 2026 session, OETA is in jeopardy, and the drought in the western half of the state worsens. This and other headlines shared on Thursday, May 14, 2026. ## [In The News 05.07.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-05072026) _2026-05-08 · K. Latham_ Vetoes, overrides, and a push to finish: It was a busy week at the Oklahoma Capitol as the legislative session nears its end. This and other headlines shared on Thursday, May 7, 2026. ## [In The News 04.23.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-04232026) _2026-04-24 · K. Latham_ A $1 billion fund strategy, new phone scams hitting Oklahomans, and oil and gas protections head to the Governor’s desk. Here are the headlines shared on Thursday, April 23, 2026. ## [In The News 09.16.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-09162026) _2026-04-17 · K. Latham_ Budget signed, state question strategy shifts, and the Heartland Flyer's funding hits another snag. Here are the headlines shared on Thursday, April 16, 2026. ## [In The News 04.14.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-04142026) _2026-04-15 · K. Latham_ Bison graze Choctaw soil once more, Oklahomans shift political ties, and 211 gets a funding boost. Here are the headlines shared on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. ## [In The News 04.09.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-04092026) _2026-04-10 · K. Latham_ Oklahoma’s long-running poultry battle drags on, right-to-repair hits a wall, the UFL eyes OKC, and other headlines shared on Thursday, April 9, 2026. ## [In The News 04.07.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-04072026) _2026-04-08 · K. Latham_ Local election results, a trip around the moon, and other headlines shared on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/R9EVqDPB5p3p) _2026-04-08 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [In The News 04.02.2026](https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/in-the-news-04022026) _2026-04-03 · K. Latham_ Lunar leaps, budget deals, and rising unrest. Here are the headlines shared on Thursday, April 2, 2026.