What’s happening, Oklahoma? It is Monday, August 4, and I actually succeeded in having a restful, fun summer weekend.

As an entrepreneur in the news and content space, that can be a challenge.

But we got to sleep in on Saturday. We spent the evening at the neighborhood pool. Had some pizza. Went to Braum’s and had a double-dip of Rocky Road.

And I finished the night with a wee nip of bourbon. Old Forester 100.

I’m ready to rock the week ahead. But not without a quick reflection on something cool I got to do very early Friday morning.

Many of you in Oklahoma news circles know of Jason Doyle. I worked with him at KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, and we’ve been friends for years. He’s kind of the Ryan Seacrest of local news here — he has at least 3 or 4 gigs going at once always!

And his busy weekdays start with a one-hour radio news program on Oklahoma City’s Freedom 96.9 FM from 7-8 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Jason invited me to spend an hour with him on Friday to talk about the ever-changing landscape of news. You can watch it from the Facebook Live stream by clicking here.

This newsletter is part of that changing landscape, but I offer this reminder: the mission of Oklahoma Memo is to amplify the great work happening in newsrooms across Oklahoma.

For journalism to survive, it needs more amplifiers.

And it needs more collaboration.

In the spirit of such…
Jason has a newsletter that comes out at 7 a.m. every day. It’s part of a legendary Oklahoma news website known as The McCarville Report, started by the late Mike McCarville. I would absolutely encourage you to check it out and sign up for his daily newsletter.

And to listen to him daily on Freedom 96.9 FM.

Now to work off those Braum’s calories!

You can message me anytime at [email protected].

There is a slight chance for a thundershower. We do heat back up later in the week.

🌡️ Monday's high in OKC 86°
🌡️ Monday’s high in Tulsa 85°

By Jillian Taylor, StateImpact Oklahoma
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Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive order Thursday evening directing state agencies to cease public funding for any individual or organization affiliated with abortion providers. A reproductive health advocate called it a “direct attack” on Planned Parenthood and its ability to participate in Oklahoma Medicaid.

The executive order states that all agencies should immediately stop giving state or local funds to any individual or entity affiliated with a physician, medical practice or other organization providing abortion services or facilitating the procurement of abortion services.

Oklahoma has had a near-total abortion ban in place for over three years. The Oklahoma Supreme Court determined in 2023 that, per the Oklahoma Constitution, pregnant women have an inherent right to terminate a pregnancy when necessary to preserve their life.

Stitt’s order asks the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to update its credentialing and contracting procedures to exclude certain providers or entities from new or renewed participation in Oklahoma’s Medicaid program, SoonerCare. That includes:

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A hand-curated list of the best journalism from across the state:

• Rage Against the Regime protests held across United States, including Tulsa (Fox 23)

• Dozens attend OKC Rage Against the Regime rally to protest Trump administration (The Oklahoman)

• Protesters rally at OKC City Hall for democracy, rights (Oklahoma City Free Press)

• Glencoe vs. OSSAA: Games canceled, legal action looming amid transfer eligibility dispute (News 9)

• Why a nickel refinery is operating in southwest Oklahoma despite tribal opposition (KOSU)

• OU researcher makes Friedreich’s ataxia breakthrough (KGOU)

• Tipton defends OHP plan to redirect troopers from metros to rural areas (NonDoc)

• OKC to allocate $175 million for economic development if bond passes. Here's what's planned (The Oklahoman)

• Predator hunters’ tactics draw fans, but concern police and advocates (Oklahoma Watch)

• Man dies near Edmond after drowning in pond while playing disc golf (KOCO)

• Oklahoma soccer community mourns the loss of respected referee after battle with cancer (News On 6)

• Mannford teen's family demands accountability after gas station employee's alleged attack (KTUL)

• New law gives Oklahomans denied access to public records an alternative to court (Tulsa World)

• Man slashes woman's throat on city bus in Tulsa (KTUL)

• Man taken into custody after reportedly ramming ICE vehicle in Oklahoma City (KOCO)

• Woman arrested in Byng shooting investigation (KXII)

• 1 dead after crash involving semi on Turner Turnpike (News On 6)

• ‘I’m embarrassed’: Konawa City Manager speaks about his behavior captured on body camera footage (KFOR)

• Cattle reported stolen from Osage Nation ranch (Osage News)

• New, colorful Dewey Park opens in Capitol View neighborhood (Oklahoma City Free Press)

• Cherokee Nation opens new child development center, early head start in Pryor (Cherokee Phoenix)

• Sapulpa Schools implements “bell-to-bell, no cell” policy for the upcoming school year (Sapulpa Times)

• 'I drove on better roads in Afghanistan': Hopes for collapsed culvert fix hang on upcoming council vote (2 News Oklahoma)

• Parker Millsap returning to McAlester for two performances (McAlester News-Capital)

• Hochatown goes Hollywood for filming of movie, “Marrow” (McCurtain Gazette)

• Ardmore groundskeeper loses job in 3-1 board vote (Ardmoreite)

• Mayor Nichols calls public meeting days after boulders installed on sidewalks (The Oklahoma Eagle)

• Flag flies in honor of veteran and beloved local educator (Seminole Producer)

• New downtown Durant restaurant has ribbon cutting (Durant Democrat)

• Duncan, Marlow eligible for Strengthen Oklahoma Homes grant program (Duncan Banner)

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