Affordable Housing & Homelessness: Tulsa’s Point-in-Time Count found 1,443 people homeless on a single night, with advocates pointing to rising rents (avg. $1,054) and noting 71% lost housing locally; 77% report a disabling condition, shaping plans like City Lights Village. Nursing Home Watch (CMS): A cluster of Oklahoma long-term care facilities saw CMS ratings and ownership details released for Q1 2026, including Greenbrier Nursing Home (2-star, for-profit) and Medical Park West Rehab & Skilled Care (1-star, non-profit) alongside higher performers like Forest Hills Care & Rehab (3-star) and Regency Skilled Nursing & Therapy (5-star, for-profit). Child Safety Tragedy: Oklahoma City police say a 1-year-old died after being backed over in a SW OKC driveway while the father ran errands. Mental Health Leadership: Gov. Stitt appointed Josh Anderson interim commissioner of ODMHSAS after the prior commissioner was removed amid financial concerns. Homelessness Funding Shift: Federal HUD is moving away from “Housing First” toward mental health and addiction treatment requirements, raising concerns that Oklahoma agencies will face new barriers. Abortion Pill Law: Oklahoma lawmakers created new felony penalties for abortion pill distribution/trafficking, with critics warning vague language. Workplace Health & Safety: Oklahoma City ranks 14th among large metros for workplace safety staffing density, with 12 safety managers per 10,000 workers. Seizure Waivers: FMCSA is seeking public comment on epilepsy-related exemptions for 11 commercial drivers, including applicants from Oklahoma.