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In The Know: Oklahoma REAL ID to be ready by spring, criminal justice reform is step in right direction, and more

Oklahoma to issue REAL IDs spring 2020, mandatory to fly in October; Tulsa World editorial: Historic commutations move Oklahoma in right direction for criminal justice; OK State Rep. Jason Dunnington talks criminal justice reform: "It doesn't reform anyone to just sit in prison"; [More...]

In The Know: State revenue sends mixed signals, providing resources for those released from prisons, and more

Oklahoma's revenue growth minimal in October; Oklahoma lawmaker proposes plan to let nearly half the state's inmates out of prison; Pardon and Parole Board's executive director happy with 'conservative' but historic release of inmates despite some online criticism; [More...]

In The Know: Hundreds of released prisoners get ‘a second chance,’ second-hand smoke studied, and more

‘Just stay positive, don’t give up:’ Hundreds leave prison Monday following largest commutation in nation’s history; Wright holds study on second-hand smoke exposure; (Audio) Capitol Insider: Oklahoma Health Care Authority's new CEO On Medicaid and more; [More...]

In The Know: Historic commutation expected Monday, gains noted on statewide education report card, and more

'I just want it to go away:' Hundreds seek to get criminal records cleared at Expungement Expo; More than 450 Oklahoma inmates expected to be released from prisons Monday in historic commutation; Oklahoma's minority students show improvement on national report card; [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma prepares for possible largest commutation in U.S. history, Fresh Start Act goes into effect, and more

Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to vote on hundreds of cases in what could be largest commutation in U.S. history; Fresh Start Act in effect Nov. 1; Audio: Redistricting Initiative Petition, Oklahoma County Jail, Permitless Carry & More; [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma’s education report card released, criminal justice reform discussed, and more

People with disabilities unsheltered in tornado alley; State’s scores on ‘Nation’s Report Card’ remain far short of goal; Community leaders discuss criminal justice reform efforts; [More...]

In The Know: Lawmakers examine fines and fees, panel discusses steps to reduce incarceration, and more

The Nation's Report Card: Oklahoma fourth- and eighth-graders lag behind rest of country in reading, math scores; Declining ACT scores raise college readiness concerns; Reform targets court fines, fees; [More...]

In The Know: Redistricting initiative launched, state leaders argue for continuing opioid abatement payments, and more

Redistricting ballot initiative launched in Oklahoma; Governor and legislative leaders tell judge Johnson & Johnson's opioid abatement payments should not be limited to one year; State, tribes hold historic meeting on gaming compacts; [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma census lacks state funding, state retirees seeking COLA, and more

Oklahoma census to take place without state funding; State retirees demand COLA as legislators set to receive pay raises; Surprise medical bills hit many Oklahomans; [More...]

In The Know: Medicaid expansion petition breaks state record, $3.29 billion education budget request, and more

Medicaid expansion campaign turns in 313,000 signatures, breaks record; $3.29 billion education budget request passes state board; State higher education funding cuts have pushed costs to students and worsened inequality, national report says; [More...]

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