SNAP Changes: Oklahoma DHS is adjusting SNAP rules after a federal law expanded work requirements and tightened exemptions, including a new 20-hours-per-week standard for families with dependent children ages 14+ and a doctor’s note requirement for some exemptions. Opioid Prevention in Schools: Rep. Dave Joyce reintroduced the School Access to Naloxone Act to expand access to naloxone in elementary and secondary schools as fentanyl shows up in counterfeit pills. Rural Care Access: Air medical transport is being highlighted as a critical lifeline in rural Oklahoma when time and distance can mean the difference between survival and serious harm. Children’s Well-Being: Oklahoma ranks 44th for children’s well-being, with education gaps showing up in reading and math performance, and local libraries pushing summer reading programs to slow learning loss. Public Health & Safety: Oklahoma City reported a fatal apartment fire after an air conditioner unit caught fire; officials say the cause is under investigation. Heat Stress & Mental Health: Extreme heat is raising stress and conflict risks, with local law enforcement and domestic violence advocates warning about irritability and increased calls. Blood Supply Alert: The Red Cross says scheduled blood donations have dropped sharply heading into summer trauma season, urging Oklahomans to book appointments. Legal & Health Policy: A federal lawsuit alleges a hospital violated workers’ rights by denying religious and medical exemptions from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.