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State of Good tracks positive, locally reported news from Oklahoma. Below are 2 uplifting stories, pulled directly from Oklahoma's newsrooms and community publishers and refreshed every morning.

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Oklahoma schools to pilot privately-funded literacy coach program

OKLAHOMA CITY — About $1.5 million in private donations are being used to train literacy coaches in 10 locations across Oklahoma as part of an effort to improve students’ reading proficiency, officials announced Tuesday. The State Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday unveiled a plan, named the Oklahoma Literacy Initiative, which supporters said will boost the […]

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:43:16 +0000

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Oklahoma couple challenges casket law after state hands them $4,000 fine

OKLAHOMA CITY – A district judge on Thursday ruled an Oklahoma couple can challenge the constitutionality of a state law that only lets funeral directors sell caskets. The state had sought to dismiss the case, but Oklahoma County District Judge Don Andrews denied the motion. Candice Mentink and Todd Collard, who own a business in […]

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:37:16 +0000