Oklahoma drawing more people from other countries than other states. Health, political realities pushing Oklahoma Republicans on Medicaid. Oklahoma House Democrats offer $8.5B budget proposal. Legislators, educators debate viability of four-day school weeks.
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Conservative sentiment changing on Medicaid expansion. Lawmakers determined to increase school funding but wrestle with how to designate it. Budget talks to decide if teachers get pay raises. Boost in funding could be coming for Higher Education.
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Gene Perry
April 26, 2019 // Updated: April 26, 2019
Oklahoma Lawmakers Keep Several Criminal Justice Reform Bills Alive on a Deadline Day. Stitt signs bill revamping state Supreme Court districts. New laws signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt plus those still awaiting his signature. Key medical marijuana legislation, oversight bill on fiscal transparency survive House deadline cuts.
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By:
Gene Perry
April 25, 2019 // Updated: April 25, 2019
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Gene Perry
April 24, 2019 // Updated: April 24, 2019
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In his first veto, Gov. Stitt rejects citizen involvement. Pressure mounts to expand Medicaid in Oklahoma. Lawmakers Want Oklahoma Health Care Authority to Use Debt Collectors in More Cases. Bill pushing schools away from four-day week being wrapped into teacher-raise measure.
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Lawmakers wrestle with expanded health coverage plan. Oklahoma Medicaid expansion ballot initiative filed. Lawmakers mull options for education budget. Legislature leans heavily on copy-paste legislation.
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Medicaid expansion may become ballot initiative, according to policy group, lawmaker. Oklahoma Election Board purges 91,000 from voter rolls. Troubled Oklahoma County jail could be operated by private company under plan being considered.
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Gene Perry
April 18, 2019 // Updated: April 18, 2019
Video: Life in the Coverage Crater. Stitt vetoes first bill. Bill banning tax on plastic bags goes to governor. Stitt's OU regents nomination faces opposition.
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Criminal justice reform advocates: 'Stop prison growth'. Is Alabama a cautionary tale for Oklahoma? AG assigns interim board of directors to handle city, county Purdue settlement funds. Number of Oklahoma farms down, acreage of farmland remains flat.
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