KIDS COUNT Data Book: Oklahoma in bottom 10 for child well-being. Medicaid expansion ruling puts pressure on Oklahoma's governor, Legislature. Medicaid expansion is a 'common decency issue' for Oklahomans. State leaders reach agreement on $85 million opioid case payment.
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Wellness expert: Recovery from state’s opioids crisis could take decades. In Oklahoma, opioid case windfall starts winners squabbling. Referee hears arguments on controversial liquor law. SMC leader supports Medicaid expansion. In Oklahoma, lawsuit options limited when prisoners claim constitutional rights violations.
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Rural hospital network throws support behind Medicaid expansion. Foster parent describes caring for babies addicted to opioids. Fishing for tourism dollars: State to invest up to $500,000 to market trails. OSSAA: Rule on public/private school athletic competition may receive tweaking.
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Court moves Medicaid expansion effort forward. Lobbyist spending nears record levels. OKC Council approves amnesty program for fines and warrants.
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Oklahoma ranks in bottom 10 states in nation for child well-being. Oklahoma high court to hear challenge on Medicaid expansion. Ex-judge to oversee opioid settlement discussion. Amnesty would clear Oklahoma City municipal court dockets, relieve low-level offenders of burdensome costs.
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Gene Perry
June 14, 2019 // Updated: June 14, 2019
Oklahoma teachers learn about 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre history at OSU-Tulsa instructional workshop. Additional layoffs at OU impact 69 employee positions. Criminal justice reform task force seeks input from public. What happened when Oklahoma raised petroleum taxes modestly? The petroleum industry boomed.
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Department of Corrections Director Joe Allbaugh abruptly resigns. Medicaid expansion campaign enters informational stage. Oklahoma Supreme Court to hear arguments over Medicaid petition. In Oklahoma, pregnancy for black women can be a matter of life and death.
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Oklahoma's health system among the nation's worst, study finds. Opioid epidemic expert testifies about how Johnson & Johnson impacted crisis. The origin of Oklahoma’s opioids crisis. May general revenue report projects state to finish fiscal year in a 'strong position'.
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More college graduates are choosing to leave Oklahoma. Oklahoma County jail trust elects chairwoman, hears report on jail conditions. Pardon and Parole Board discusses implementing new criminal justice reform law. Marketing expert recommends $285 million marketing campaign to help abate Oklahoma's opioid epidemic.
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