On Air Now Playing KGOU-FM StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. It's a reporting project and collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU, with broadcasts heard on these NPR Member stations. Subscribe using your favorite podcasting app. Health Oklahoma nonprofit opens application for grants funding adaptive equipment, activities Jillian Taylor, StateImpact Oklahoma The Sam the I Can Man Foundation has awarded 99 grants totaling more than $200,000 since it launched in March of last year. Health Over 250,000 Oklahomans received a letter about new Medicaid work requirements. What does it say? Jillian Taylor, StateImpact Oklahoma The yellow letters were mailed to Oklahomans with coverage under the state’s voter-approved Medicaid eligibility expansion, which includes adults making up to 138% of the federal poverty level, or $22,025. Health Oklahoma City high school students get hands-on healthcare experience through new partnership Jillian Taylor, StateImpact Oklahoma Oklahoma City Public Schools and Metro Technology Centers are teaming up to help students explore healthcare careers without leaving their high schools. The partnership will support students in meeting new graduation requirements. Listen • 4:43

Energy Petition against rising electricity bills catches attention of Oklahoma utility regulators Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact Oklahoma Soaring bills during summer heat and a pending rate case fueled a petition circulating online. Education Oklahoma’s college educated workforce largely graduated from Oklahoma higher education, study shows Beth Wallis, StateImpact Oklahoma A new report shows Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of homegrown college-educated workforces. That means workers who graduated high school and college in Oklahoma. Health Oklahoma officials outline progress on Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives Jillian Taylor, StateImpact Oklahoma The update comes as Oklahoma prepares to enter the second budget period of a five-year federal funding opportunity meant to transform rural health. Education OSSAA votes to change controversial ‘Linked Rule,’ but leaves parts intact Beth Wallis, StateImpact Oklahoma The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association changed a controversial rule regarding student athletes. Health The Trump administration is shifting funding for HIV prevention. Vulnerable Oklahomans could suffer Sierra Pfeifer, OPMX, Jillian Taylor, StateImpact Oklahoma For decades, community-based organizations have been on the front lines of providing HIV prevention, receiving funding directly from the federal government. Now, the Trump administration is changing course. Listen • 4:33