Oklahoma poll reveals strong support for criminal justice reform. Nearly 2,000 DNA samples collected at Oklahoma jails in the last five months. State Republicans pick chairman, adopt platform seeking sanctions for teacher walkouts. Senate plans more thorough vetting of Stitt's nominees.
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Lawmakers say they are well on their way to finishing up state budget. State's opioid case transforms in surprising turn of events. Mayes County deputy accused of stealing meth from evidence pleads guilty to federal charges.
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Bill would divert alcohol tax revenues to health care centers. Uncertainty over how state’s settlement with Purdue Pharma will impact other lawsuits. Oklahoma governor picks ex-chief justice to be state regent.
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Oklahoma City and 4 other cities seek clarification of order approving partial settlement in state's opioid case. Oil, gas industry backs bill to boost Oklahoma Corporation Commission funds. SB 926 offers second hope for 'consent' education. Bill would protect farmers from nuisance claims.
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Oklahoma moves to cover funding for clinics as Federal Mental Health Act expires. Lawmakers 'extremely concerned' by Hunter's opioid settlement. Stitt makes first appointment to state Education Board. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt visits Owasso, talks education, criminal justice reform.
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Oklahoma prepares to purge thousands of inactive voters. Governor brings new focus to mental health. Data, or lack of it, gets in the way of criminal justice reform. Rep. Ben Loring: I sent a kid to prison forever. It's time the Legislature reconsider when that option is right for juveniles.
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Racist graffiti stains Oklahoma Democratic Party HQ. Nearly one in three Oklahoma children have had multiple adverse experiences. One year after the teacher walkout, has education taken a backseat? Stitt requests OMES audit after agency says it needs $16 million.
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Settlement ends Oklahoma lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. Bill would authorize OTA to raise speed limits to 80 mph. Tax Commmissioner Thomas E. Kemp Jr. dies. Gov. Kevin Stitt recognizes Oklahoma veterans, service members during joint legislative assembly address.
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Oklahoma reaches $270 million settlement with Purdue and Sacklers in opioid lawsuit. Bill to split OMES IT advances in Legislature. Legislation would redirect TSET funds to rural hospitals. District attorney hangs marijuana trafficking case on testing that college says hasn't been completed on hemp shipment.
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OK Policy announces that Executive Director David Blatt will be leaving later this year. Oklahoma County jail’s poor design contributes to safety, security issues. Parent Legislative Action Committee launches Public School Week as they advocate for additional funding. Purdue pharma reaches deal to settle Oklahoma opioid case.
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