More than a third of surveyed Oklahomans report struggling to make housing payments; Nearly 200 evictions filed Monday as Oklahoma County courthouse reopens; As coronavirus spreads, Oklahoma’s largest jails could increase testing; Groups sue over absentee ballot requirements.
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DOC staff called on to help following outbreak at Comanche County jail; Texas County at 784 COVID-19 cases, into 3rd week as 'hot spot' in Oklahoma; COVID-19: Six more deaths reported as 91 new cases confirmed in Oklahoma; Gov. signs, vetoes several bills from this session.
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Comanche County Jail Under Quarantine; 126 Inmates, Staff Test Positive for COVID; 88 more cases confirmed with no new deaths reported in Oklahoma; Cost of living increase for state retirees awaits Governor's decision; Bill changes ‘corporate county welfare,’ but senators claim ignorance.
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Dave Hamby
May 16, 2020 // Updated: May 16, 2020
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Gov. Stitt says state ready for Phase 2 reopening on Friday; First-time jobless claims filed in Oklahoma down 65% from record-setting high; COVID-19: Six more deaths reported as cases rise by 110 in Oklahoma;
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In historic rebuke, Republican-controlled Oklahoma Legislature overrides Gov. Stitt's vetoes of general appropriations bill, funding measures; Senate passes 2 measures for Gov. Kevin Stitt's Medicaid expansion; State to begin next reopening phase despite testing issues.
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Oklahoma budget bill remains unsigned as Gov. Kevin Stitt expresses concerns about agency increases; $416.2 million less than projected: Record shortfall hits Oklahoma general revenue in April; Bipartisan group to work with Gov. Stitt on spending CARES Act funds;
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Stitt says he plans to veto key piece of state budget plan; Legislature setting agency spending limits, mandates; Gov. Kevin Stitt: State on track for Phase II of reopening.
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"We are petrified": Service agencies prepare for flood of evictions; Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt spars with state AG, lawmakers, tribes during second year; Confirmed virus cases in Oklahoma surpass 4,500, 272 deaths;
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