Medicaid expansion change fails, ethanol legislation, Cherokee Nation opioid recovery and more

Trump Accounts, Allstate lawsuit, Olympic volunteers and more

Trump Accounts officially went live over the holiday weekend. But Oklahoma parents who already have them are still waiting for the state’s contribution that lawmakers promised earlier this year. For the second time in less than a month, Oklahoma’s attorney general has sued an insurance company for allegedly denying or minimizing payments for valid hail and wind damage claims. Applications to volunteer at the 2028 Summer Olympics open next week, exactly two years before the opening ceremony. Here’s how to get involved when the games come to Oklahoma City. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Medicaid provider cuts, Tulsa domestic violence task force and more

Oklahoma hospitals are expected to receive around $200 million less through the state’s Medicaid directed payment program. Tulsa’s Mayor Monroe Nichols has issued an executive order to form a task force to prevent domestic violence incidents. People experiencing homelessness often face barriers to accessing healthcare. A program at the University of Oklahoma is teaching future doctors how to meet their needs. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Norman storm damage, Oklahoma's Promise, Farm Service Agency job cuts and more

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Sunday declaring a disaster emergency for Cleveland and Washington counties following severe storms Saturday evening. Applications to an Oklahoma scholarship program from the 2026 graduating class have increased nearly 50% from the previous graduating class. Oklahoma communities will receive nearly $13 million in federal grants to cover costs from disasters dating back nearly a decade. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Feds sue Paycom, July 4th heat, Cushing oil hub and more

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Paycom on Tuesday for alleged discrimination against an employee with a severe allergy. Millions of people across the central and eastern U.S. will experience scorching temperatures this holiday weekend. Stagnant high-pressure heat is expected to last several days. Although crude reserves at the “Pipeline Crossroads of America” ticked up last week, levels are still hovering near the hub’s reported operational minimum. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Inola smelter resistance, rising beef prices, Midwest ranchers and more

Inola residents are fighting back against a planned aluminum smelter. Agriculture officials are anticipating another increase in beef prices. Ranchers face an uphill battle as Midwest prairies turn into woodlands. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.