Oklahoma's teacher shortage: 3038 emergency certifications approved, up 54% in 2018-19. Oklahoma dams near expiration dates as scientists predict more extreme weather. Banker named to Wildlife Conservation Commission. Muscogee (Creek) Nation: ‘Dust will settle’ after Supreme Court pass on treaty case.
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Gene Perry
June 27, 2019 // Updated: June 27, 2019
Tuition rates likely to increase. Former Epic teachers describe pressure to manipulate enrollment. In Oklahoma, private companies run pretrial services, driving people into debt. Oklahoma's Fort Sill has a history of jailing minority groups. Migrant children could be next.
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Oklahoma Health Care Authority approves $6 billion budget. Oklahoma among top 3 medical marijuana states by patients one year after SQ 788 vote. Denying dispensaries: Not all property owners interested in this booming business. Ed secretary backs funds for inmate education during Oklahoma visit.
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Oklahoma in bottom 10 of annual 'Kids Count' report. State's proposed 30-year plan to abate opioid crisis calls for hiring 1734 state employees. Pharmaceutical company agrees to not promote opioids in Oklahoma until 2027. Money from opioids settlement to fund part of recovery plan.
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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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