From the Newsroom: The Oklahoman Podcast

A state legislator proposes increase oversight for law enforcement, Oklahoma sees a sharp decrease in Medicaid expenditures, and the difficult of planning for college football.

Oklahoma City Police released the 911 call that prompted officers to respond to 1000 block of S.E. 44th on May 20th, 2019.  Once on scene, officers arrested Derrick Ollie Scott. Scott died at a hospital following his arrest

The federal government approves gaming compacts, protesting during the pandemic  and why some state parks will start charging an entrance fee.

Remembering George Floyd, the State Department of Education releases recommendations for districts on returning to school, and the return of the NBA.

New charges announced in the killing of George Floyd, OSU’s COVID-19 plan of action for athletes is tested, and what you need to know before voting in the June 30th election.

Demonstrators rally in Norman, several school district sue the state department of education, and a push to address the growing national debt.

Leaders of Black Lives Matter issue a list of demands following two days of protests, the state makes progress in the backlog of unemployment claims, and a criminal just reform measure is one step closer to being on the ballot.

On this Thursday, May 28, we feature a nationwide series with a local focus called Rebuilding America. The Oklahoman is owned by Gannett Media, and is part of the USA Today Network. And across that network, newspapers are focused on how America rebuild. What are the economics? What can consumers expect this summer? Locally what does Oklahoma City look like? For today’s conversation, our Paige Dillard recently spoke with Roy Williams, CEO of the Great Oklahoma City Chamber. And he offers his insight into what he’s seeing now and what he envisions moving forward. Some positive, some roadblocks.

As businesses were forced to close, many pursued financial aid in the form of PPP and help from the Small Business Administration. We spoke with BancFirst CEO David Harlow earlier this month about the process and what needs he’s seeing.

Many businesses have reopened and that includes restaurants. Some places, like Stella Modern Italian Cuisine in the MidTown area of Oklahoma City, never closed. Lori Burson, the owner, trimmed back her staff and kept the lights on by offering take away and curbside.