Season 1, Episode 94 — July 20, 2026

Length: 9:40

This week’s episode heads out onto the prairie with updates on STEP, support for immigrant and refugee staff and communities, writing style guide changes and expanded direct care through Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services.

With no new 4Minutes4U this week, the episode begins in Deadline: ODHS with reminders about the ADA anniversary webinar series and the Beaver Duck Innovation Classic. From there, Fact of the Week highlights Oregon’s SNAP Employment and Training Program, and Dateline covers Director Liesl Wendt’s message of support, updated ODHS and OHA writing style guide guidance and expanded eligibility for direct health care through Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services.

4Minutes4U: (

• Nothing this week

Deadline: ODHS:

• Reminders:

• July 21: ADA Anniversary Webinar Series continues

• July 22: Beaver Duck Innovation Classic

Fact of the Week:

• Oregon’s SNAP Employment and Training Program, or STEP, offers free employment and training services for people who receive SNAP and may be affected by federal work and activity rules.

Dateline: ODHS:

• Director Wendt’s message supporting immigrant and refugee staff, communities and partners

• ODHS writing style guide updates

• Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services expanded eligibility

Writer’s Round-Up: “Little ODHS on the Prairie”