# oklahoma watch (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover oklahoma watch. Page: Feed: --- ## [Has every educational statistic gotten worse since the Department of Education was created?](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/20/has-every-educational-statistic-gotten-worse-since-the-department-of-education-was-created/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Yim · Oklahoma Watch_ The post Has every educational statistic gotten worse since the Department of Education was created? appeared first on Oklahoma Watch . ## [Tax Hikes, Democrat Donations and Defending Trump: Fact-Checking Claims Made in Runoff Election Ads](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/20/tax-hikes-democrat-donations-and-defending-trump-fact-checking-claims-made-in-runoff-election-ads/) _2026-08-20 · Keaton Ross · Oklahoma Watch_ Outside groups and candidates have spent more than $13 million on Oklahoma's August 25 runoff since July 1, most of it on the GOP governor's race. Several advertisements make claims that warrant scrutiny, from allegations of tax hikes and smelter spending to accusations about gender transition surgeries and Trump impeachment. The post Tax Hikes, Democrat Donations and Defending Trump:… ## [Utility Shock, Housing Protections and Juvenile Murder Laws](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/19/utility-shock-housing-protections-and-juvenile-murder-laws/) _2026-08-19 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Utility Shock, Housing Protections and Juvenile Murder Laws Andrea Eger breaks down what is driving the massive spike in Oklahomans’ electricity bills, while Jake Ramsey examines the lack of legal recourse for tenants dealing with negligent landlords failing to provide essential services. Plus, Brenna Witchey details Oklahoma’s controversial felony murder doctrine, which \[…\] The… ## [From the Mississippi Miracle to Consolidation and Cursive: Fact-Checking the Oklahoma State Superintendent Runoff Debate](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/19/from-the-mississippi-miracle-to-consolidation-and-cursive-fact-checking-the-oklahoma-state-superintendent-runoff-debate/) _2026-08-19 · Oklahoma Watch · Oklahoma Watch_ Republican state superintendent runoff candidates Robert Franklin and James Taylor debated Monday ahead of the August 25 election, sparring over literacy reform, private school vouchers and religion in public schools. Oklahoma Watch reviewed their major claims and found several that were inaccurate, overstated or missing key context. The post From the Mississippi Miracle to Consolidation and… ## [Is Oklahoma among the states with the shortest life expectancies for women?](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/18/is-oklahoma-among-the-states-with-the-shortest-life-expectancies-for-women/) _2026-08-18 · Matthew Yim · Oklahoma Watch_ The post Is Oklahoma among the states with the shortest life expectancies for women? appeared first on Oklahoma Watch . ## [Oklahoma Kids Use Drugs at Higher Rates Than the National Average. A New Initiative Wants to Change That.](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/18/oklahoma-kids-use-drugs-at-higher-rates-than-the-national-average-a-new-initiative-wants-to-change-that/) _2026-08-18 · Brenna Witchey · Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma's attorney general is offering school districts a free, evidence-based drug prevention curriculum through a new initiative funded by opioid abatement grants. But educators and substance abuse experts warn the program alone cannot address the state's youth substance use crisis, which exceeds national averages in most drug categories, without adequate counseling staff. The post Oklahoma… ## [The Secret Documents: Attorneys Unveil Insurance Scheme](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/17/the-secret-documents-attorneys-unveil-insurance-scheme/) _2026-08-17 · J.C. Hallman · Oklahoma Watch_ Lawyers who have accumulated more than 1,200 bad faith insurance cases against State Farm and Allstate are now speaking publicly for the first time about secret documents that reveal decades-long schemes to deny roof damage claims. Meanwhile, a judge set a December trial date in the Hursh case and another ordered the deposition of State Farm's CEO. The post The Secret Documents: Attorneys Unveil… ## [Here’s Why Oklahoma Electric Bills Are Going Up and It’s Not Just Data Centers](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/14/heres-why-oklahoma-electric-bills-are-going-up-and-its-not-just-data-centers/) _2026-08-14 · Andrea Eger · Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma electric customers are seeing higher bills this summer driven by utility rate increases, rising regional transmission costs, grid infrastructure investment and summer air conditioning demand. Data centers are a contributing factor but not the primary cause, state lawmakers and regulators said at a Tulsa town hall Thursday. The post Here’s Why Oklahoma Electric Bills Are Going Up and It’s… ## [Are vaccines a partial cause of autism, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested?](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/13/are-vaccines-a-partial-cause-of-autism-as-secretary-markwayne-mullin-suggested/) _2026-08-14 · Matthew Yim · Oklahoma Watch_ The post Are vaccines a partial cause of autism, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested? appeared first on Oklahoma Watch . ## [“I Can’t Believe This is Ours.” OKCPS Opens New High School on City’s South Side.](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/13/i-cant-believe-this-is-ours-okcps-opens-new-high-school-on-citys-south-side/) _2026-08-13 · Jennifer Palmer · Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma City Public Schools opened a $116 million Capitol Hill High School on the city's south side Tuesday, replacing a 1920s building that lacked modern amenities and efficient air conditioning. The new campus serves a predominantly Latino community where 99% of students are economically disadvantaged and half are English-language learners. The post “I Can’t Believe This is Ours.” OKCPS Opens… ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ADJCNSoMxKPD) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Fact-Checking the Debate, Title IX Resistance and Tenant Fallout](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/12/fact-checking-the-debate-title-ix-resistance-and-tenant-fallout/) _2026-08-12 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Fact-Checking the Debate, Title IX Resistance and Tenant Fallout Keaton Ross discusses Oklahoma Watch’s fact-check of the August 3 debate between Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond, while Jennifer Palmer looks into an Oklahoma high school’s resistance to following federal laws such as Title IX. Jake Ramsey details the fallout \[…\] The post… ## [Cedar Lake Disputes, County Bail Disparities and Funding Native Success](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/05/cedar-lake-disputes-county-bail-disparities-and-funding-native-success/) _2026-08-05 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Cedar Lake Disputes, County Bail Disparities and Funding Native Success Paul Monies shares how Cedar Lake residents are pointing blame at a wealthy, politically connected neighbor over severe local water problems, while Maya Henry examines the stark differences in bail schedules across 25 Oklahoma counties. Plus, Brenna Witchey breaks down new coverage \[…\] The post Cedar Lake… ## [AI Schools, Ballot Initiatives, and Serial Evictors](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/07/29/ai-schools-ballot-initiatives-and-serial-evictors/) _2026-07-29 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · AI Schools, Ballot Initiatives, and Serial Evictors Maya Henry dives into Alpha School, an expensive, controversial private school system coming to Oklahoma this fall that relies on AI with zero teachers. Reporter Andrea Eger breaks down an upcoming August 25 ballot initiative facing Oklahoma voters. Plus, Jake Ramsey exposes an out-of-state corporate \[…\] The post AI Schools,… ## [Candidate Attendance, Residency Disputes, and Apartment Agony](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/07/22/candidate-attendance-residency-disputes-and-apartment-agony/) _2026-07-22 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Candidate Attendance, Residency Disputes, and Apartment Agony Paul Monies examines a Republican gubernatorial candidate’s surprising board attendance record, while reporter J.C. Hallman breaks down the legal questions surrounding an Insurance Commissioner candidate's swift state residency swap. Plus, Jake Ramsey details severe property mismanagement at Vesta Realty and how it’s… ## [Voter ID Measures, Campaign Funds for Parents and the Insurance Wildfire](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/07/15/voter-id-measures-campaign-funds-for-parents-and-the-insurance-wildfire/) _2026-07-15 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Voter ID Measures, Campaign Funds for Parents and the Insurance Wildfire Keaton Ross breaks down State Question 846, a proposed constitutional amendment on voter identification in Oklahoma. Maya Henry looks into a little-known campaign funding rule that could make running for office more accessible for parents. J.C. Hallman joins to discuss two \[…\] The post Voter ID Measures,… ## [Edmond School Job Cuts, Medicaid Shortfalls and an Expiring Law](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/07/08/edmond-school-job-cuts-medicaid-shortfalls-and-an-expiring-law/) _2026-07-08 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Edmond School Job Cuts, Medicaid Shortfalls and A Expiring Law Andrea Eger reveals how Edmond Public Schools renewed several administrator contracts only to eliminate their positions weeks later. Plus, Paul Monies reports on lower Medicaid payment estimates for Oklahoma hospitals, and summer intern Maya Henry breaks down the consequences of the expiration \[…\] The post Edmond… ## [Long Story Short: Supreme Court Climax, Bail Scams, and AI Data Centers](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/07/01/long-story-short-supreme-court-climax-bail-scams-and-ai-data-centers/) _2026-07-01 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Supreme Court Climax, Bail Scams, and AI Data Centers J.C. Hallman discusses the climax of the State Farm and Hursh saga following a major Supreme Court ruling, while intern Maya Henry investigates a surge in bail scams that victims say law enforcement is failing to adequately address. Plus, Stephen Martin details how \[…\] The post Long Story Short: Supreme Court Climax, Bail… ## [Long Story Short: Outside Political Money & Oklahoma’s Frozen AI Legislation](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/06/24/long-story-short-outside-political-money-oklahomas-frozen-ai-legislation/) _2026-06-24 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Outside Political Money & Oklahoma’s Frozen AI Legislation Keaton Ross and summer intern Maya Henry track a historic flood of outside political spending and targeted ad campaigns shaking up the June 16 primary elections. Plus, as states push forward with artificial intelligence laws despite federal warnings, reporter Andrea Eger reveals why nearly \[…\] The post Long Story Short:… ## [Long Story Short: Helter Smelter, Jail Visitations and Norman’s Homelessness Crisis](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/06/17/long-story-short-helter-smelter-jail-visitations-and-normans-homelessness-crisis/) _2026-06-17 · Oklahoma Watch · Long Story Short podcast Archives - Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Helter Smelter, Jail Visitations and Norman's Homelessness Crisis Andrea Eger heads to Inola to find the local residents who actually want a controversial $4 billion aluminum smelter built in their town. Plus, Jennifer Palmer and Maya Henry investigate a major shift in how Oklahoma county jails handle inmate visitations, and Jake Ramsey \[…\] The post Long Story Short: Helter…