AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHigher Ed Affordability: House appropriators propose shoring up Pell Grants by ending subsidized federal student loans, a move critics say would raise debt for future low-income borrowers and push more students toward private borrowing. Medicaid Work Rules: Oklahoma lawmakers and advocates are watching new federal guidance on Medicaid work requirements for about 20 million adults, with concerns about coverage losses if verification is too strict. Nursing Home Quality Watch: CMS data show mixed results across Tulsa-area for-profit nursing homes—Emerald Care Center Tulsa drops to a 1-star overall rating with fines/penalties, while Mitchell Care & Rehab Center and Southbrook Healthcare score 5 stars with no fines/penalties reported. Public Health & Safety: OU Health is urging gun-safety education ahead of Gun Violence Awareness Day, highlighting common pediatric scenarios like unsecured firearms. Housing Stability: Advocates warn proposed federal housing changes could increase eviction risk for tens of thousands of Oklahomans by shifting away from permanent supportive housing. Invasive Livestock Threat: New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas, keeping Oklahoma on alert as USDA and animal health officials respond.
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