Oklahoma Health Care Authority resuscitates controversial rule to check Medicaid eligibility by mail. Dean Joseph Harroz Jr., former OU general counsel, named interim president. Budget bills advance in Oklahoma Legislature. Bill to make SQ780 reforms retroactive back on track.
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Budget deal: The full list of new #okleg appropriations. Budget deal includes teacher pay raise. DOC ‘getting closer’ to acquiring device necessary to carry out executions, director says. Oklahoma County a step closer to finalizing jail trust.
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More legislators become lobbyists. Despite opposition, ed board appointees advance. Oklahoma lawmakers feud over state employee raises. Legislature approves change in online sales tax collections.
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Dueling budget pressers show 'rough waters before the agreement'. After spat, Senate advances Mike Mazzei nomination. Oklahoma revenue continues growth, but warning signs ahead. Governor signs bill changing liquor distribution rules.
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As legislative session winds down, Oklahoma lawmakers scramble to make budget deal. Stitt working on a health care plan, looking at agency reform, consolidation and use of federal funds. School choice at the heart of state ed board debate. Stitt's picks for State Board of Education to be considered Tuesday.
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Stitt expects to announce a budget early next week. OPEA asking for $2500 pay raise. Oklahoma conservative group challenges Medicaid expansion petition. Downing nomination for U.S. attorney goes to full Senate.
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Mazzei confirmation hearing turns into budget showdown. With ‘unanswered’ questions, Oklahoma County jail trust vote in limbo. Could Oklahoma incarceration rates be affecting students in school? Expanded Oklahoma affordable housing tax credit to kick in Nov. 1.
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Lawmakers remain divided over education budget. Oklahoma educators may soon teach about 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Oklahoma just passed a major licensing reform for individuals with criminal records. Special counsel to investigate allegations against state House member.
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Donations to lawmakers keep flowing even as they vote on bills. How much do Oklahoma's tax incentives cost the state in revenue? Muskogee County debuts mental health court. Two criminal justice reform measures headed to governor.
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