Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes notary requirement for absentee ballots; federal aid targets rural hospitals in Oklahoma; and more

DAILY HEADLINES [The Oklahoman]( 5 May, 2020 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( [Latest Coronavirus News]( #GivingNewsDay: Local journalism needs your support now more than ever. [Here's how to help](. What stories do you wish The Oklahoman were chasing? What do you wish we knew? [Tell us!]( Contact information is optional. Are you a subscriber? View the [print replica]( of today's newspaper for more stories! [Sign up here]( to get daily coronavirus updates in your email. [Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes notary requirement for absentee ballots]( MAY 5, 2020 - The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Monday struck down a requirement that absentee ballots must be notarized to be valid. Latest News/Sports [Legislative leaders unveil budget proposal that includes 4% cuts to most state agencies]( MAY 5, 2020 - Leaders of Oklahoma's Legislature have agreed to a $7.7 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes cuts of 4% for most state agencies. [Federal aid targets rural hospitals in Oklahoma]( MAY 5, 2020 - Oklahoma hospitals will receive another $355 million in federal aid, with about $282 million going to rural hospitals and clinics, according to Oklahoma lawmakers. [#GivingNewsDay: Local journalism needs your support now more than ever. Here's how to help.]( MAY 5, 2020 - This Giving Tuesday, The Oklahoman is offering discounted digital subscriptions as we work to keep our community informed during the COVID-19 crisis. [Subscribe to The Oklahoman]( [Thunder's Abdel Nader is finding his place in NBA as he honors fallen teammates: 'It felt like I was like I was doing it for them']( MAY 5, 2020 - Abdel Nader thought the Tweet was some sick joke. At least, he hoped it was. [Don Shula, NFL's winningest coach, had intensity that made him legendary]( MAY 5, 2020 - Uwe von Schamann used to sit in on the offense's meetings during his playing days with the Miami Dolphins. Business [Two Tulsa-based energy firms post mixed results for first three months of 2020]( MAY 5, 2020 - TULSA - Helmerich & Payne and Magellan Midstream Partners experienced mixed results during the first three months of the year. [Coronavirus in Oklahoma: State, local officials create site to help businesses find needed PPE from Oklahoma suppliers]( MAY 5, 2020 - Businesses looking to reopen are needing to stock up on personal protective equipment, and at least some in Oklahoma City are hoping they can find what they need from Oklahoma-based manufacturers. Opinion [Point of View: Marijuana and Oklahoma's budget crisis]( MAY 4, 2020 - On April 22, when asked about the possibility of additional tax revenue from legalizing recreational marijuana, Gov. Kevin Stitt replied that since Oklahoma's program is already recreational, there is no additional tax revenue to be gained. You are receiving this communication as a member of the The Oklahoman. The Oklahoman values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Oklahoman 100 West Main Street, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 © 2020 The Oklahoman. All rights reserved.