Carmen Forman, Oklahoma Voice
Carmen covers state government, politics and health care from Oklahoma City. A Norman native, she previously worked in Arizona and Virginia before she began reporting on the Oklahoma Capitol.
High food costs and fewer benefits are forcing millions of Americans into desperate situations.
By Jesse Valentine - April 10, 2026
Collins has accepted more than $8.3 million from corporate PACs throughout her career.
By Jesse Valentine - April 09, 2026
Gas prices surged above for $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022.
By Jesse Valentine - April 08, 2026
Conservative influencers pushing “trad wife” ideals are making money by spreading false narratives about hormonal birth control—and doctors say it’s showing up in their exam rooms every day.
By Bonnie Fuller - April 07, 2026
Dozens of residents say the sheriff’s deputies tortured and sexually assaulted them.
By Jesse Valentine - April 06, 2026
The Republican congressman voted for legislation that will scale back clean energy projects and make electricity more expensive.
By Jesse Valentine - April 02, 2026
Taxes on imports have driven up retail costs by 7%.
By Jesse Valentine - April 02, 2026
“It’s not too late to change course and finally focus on what Americans actually care about,” the lawmakers said.
By Jesse Valentine - April 02, 2026
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is April 7.
By Jesse Valentine - April 01, 2026
The Senate candidate previously worked for lobbyists tied to the oil and gas industry.
By Jesse Valentine - April 01, 2026
"My generation grew up believing that democracy works best when more people have a voice — and can freely use it. That leaders are accountable to voters, not the other way around. The SAVE America Act, and the broader pattern surrounding it, moves us in the opposite direction."
By Cole Leiter, Americans Against Government Censorship - April 01, 2026
The New York congressman and Epstein appear to have several shared associates.
By Jesse Valentine - March 27, 2026
Alme is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Montana
By Jesse Valentine - March 26, 2026
Rogers has received more than $1 million in contributions from Big Pharma.
By Jesse Valentine - March 24, 2026
This is our Minnesota moment. Just as brave Minnesotans stood up to defend their immigrant neighbors, we all have a stake in protesting the insanely discriminatory Republican laws against trans people
By Bonnie Fuller - March 24, 2026
Rod Blagojevich was impeached and imprisoned over extortion charges.
By Jesse Valentine - March 23, 2026
Jackson is a billionaire health care CEO running for governor in Georgia.
By Jesse Valentine - March 20, 2026
Lazar is running for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
By Jesse Valentine - March 18, 2026
Wisconsin state Sen. Kelda Roys says she’s ready to “fight for our democracy” and stand up to President Donald Trump as she campaigns for governor on lowering costs, protecting public schools, and expanding health care access.
By Bonnie Fuller - March 17, 2026
Mendoza has called for increasing law enforcement resources.
By Jesse Valentine - March 16, 2026
Van Drew Drew serves on the House subcommittee tasked with investigating political corruption and malfeasance.
By Jesse Valentine - March 12, 2026
A medical center in Des Moines laid off 67 employees this month.
By Jesse Valentine - March 11, 2026
More than 36,000 Alaskans are expected to lose health insurance by 2034.
By Jesse Valentine - March 10, 2026
A 2020 analysis found that states with universal vote-by-mail systems have “essentially zero fraud.”
By Jesse Valentine - March 09, 2026
Prices are up 2.4% from last year.
By Jesse Valentine - March 04, 2026
Lawler backed Trump’s agenda 100% of the time last year.
By - March 04, 2026
Lujan’s Y&L Consulting helps IT companies hire offshore talent.
By Jesse Valentine - March 02, 2026
Republicans are campaigning on cutting costs, but some of their biggest donors are responsible for rising prices.
By Jesse Valentine - February 26, 2026
Democratic state Sen. Kent Smith says Husted has “always been an advocate for FirstEnergy.”
By Jesse Valentine - February 25, 2026
The SAVE Act could jeopardize ballot access for more than 21 million legal voters. Collins wants it to become law.
By Jesse Valentine - February 23, 2026
Steel and lumber costs are up 20% from last year.
By Jesse Valentine - February 20, 2026
The Republican congressperson said deductibles and copays require consumers to have “some skin in the game,” and that it may push them to exercise more or quit smoking.
By Jesse Valentine - February 18, 2026
The average cost for a dozen roses is $90.50.
By Jesse Valentine - February 13, 2026
Whatley cited health care fraud as a reason to cut Medicaid.
By Jesse Valentine - February 11, 2026
“I want the ACA gone,” Nunn said.
By Jesse Valentine - February 10, 2026
Ibrar Nadeem boasted about rejecting campaign donations from Jewish people.
By Jesse Valentine - February 06, 2026
Bills address abortion pills, civil lawsuits and helping minors seek the procedure
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