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Ruby Topalian on a statewide private school tuition increase due to the Parental Choice Tax Credit Program. Jake Ramsey talks about a lawsuit alleging Oklahoma doesn’t adequately consider juvenile offenders' potential growth and rehabilitation. Both return to wrap up their summer internships at Oklahoma Watch. Shaun Witt hosts.

Jennifer Palmer updates on the state’s delay in complying with an order by the Oklahoma Supreme Court over St. Isidore Catholic Virtual School. Heather Warlick discusses collective action taken by tenants in several tenant unions in the state. Paul Monies on how Oklahoma lawmakers have boosted funding for religious-affiliated crisis pregnancy centers even as the state has outlawed abortion. Ted Streuli hosts.

Paul Monies talks about mental health and jail diversion grants to counties after the criminal justice reforms passed by voters in 2016. Jessica Pearce reported on the upcoming sunset of Oklahoma’s Counselor Corps grant program. Jake Ramsey covered the excessive backlog that three federal judges in the Western District Court had and how it affected Oklahomans. Ted Streuli hosts.

Heather Warlick discusses Oklahoma Attorney General Getner Drummond's opinion on eviction prevention groups. Jennifer Palmer covers the upcoming court date for the embezzlement case involving Epic Charter Schools’ co-founders. Keaton Ross reports on the state's effort to dismiss a lawsuit by seven prisoners alleging cruel and unusual punishment. Ted Strueli hosts.

Keaton Ross talks about petitioners who submitted nearly 180,000 signatures to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage. He discusses what’s next for the initiative and when it might reach voters. Heather Warlick explores rising rent costs in Oklahoma, interviewing housing experts who disagree on its causes. Ruby Topalian, a summer intern, reported on Oklahoma City’s efforts to enhance law enforcement responses to mental health crises last week.

Heather Warlick reports on a US Supreme Court ruling on public camping bans. Jennifer Palmer covers education for Oklahoma Watch, detailing the state superintendent's extension of a contentious PR contract. Heather also updates you on eviction rights and HUD grants in Oklahoma. Shaun Witt hosts.

Jennifer Palmer reports on the Department of Education's order for Bibles in classrooms and a court order declaring a publicly funded religious school unconstitutional. Ruby Topalian discusses a deal to phase out the state's final private prison operator, and Paul Monies explains the latest developments in lawsuits over the 2021 natural gas price spike.

Reporter Paul Monies investigated efforts by lawmakers to boost pensions for police officers. Heather Warlick covered Oklahoma’s new anti-camping law and its clash with local homeless initiatives. Ruby Topalian talks on the primary election for McCurtain County Sheriff.

Jennifer Palmer on a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court over two books in Edmond school libraries. Jake Ramsey on the exponential increase in dark money spending in Oklahoma elections. Jennifer on an executive order issued by the governor, targeting agency spending on public promotions. Ted Strueli hosts.

Oklahoma Watch summer interns Jake Ramsey, Jessica Pearce and Ruby Topalian introduce themselves, talk about what interests them in journalism and what they hope to cover this summer. Jennifer Palmer hosts.