How much does Oklahoma rely on court collections to fund government? Criminal justice reform advocates wary of ex-legislator. Oklahoma House Asks for Review on 4% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for State Retirees.
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Gene Perry
May 3, 2019 // Updated: May 3, 2019
Stitt ‘circled the troops’ on criminal justice reform, but details murky. OKC senator to decline Gov. Stitt's education board picks over philosophical differences. Competing studies to look at Oklahoma state retirees' pensions. Statehouses, not the sun, drive solar energy gaps.
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Judge: State’s $270 million Purdue Pharma settlement does not apply to cities, counties. Oklahoma improves economic strength. Oklahoma County jail getting hotter as pipe repairs knock out air conditioning. Stitt unveils criminal justice reform wish list.
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Poor health: OHA president links state’s low ranking to lack of insurance. Oklahoma governor appoints 5 to Board of Corrections. Bail reform bill still alive in Legislature. Stitt vetoes bills on hunting, #oklaed, public workers.
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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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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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