Neighboring states poach Oklahoma teachers with higher pay, other incentives; 'Whose daughter is next?' Missing, slain Native people need officials to do more, families say; Oasis Fresh Market becomes local trailblazer for food incentive program;
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A thoughtful approach to the end of the public health emergency will mitigate coverage lapses; Policy Matters: It’s not enough to just listen; State monthly revenue tops $2B for the first time;
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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs expungement bill in effort to ease re-entry to the workforce; Stitt signs 'fetal heartbeat' bill as U.S. Supreme Court indicates it may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade; A subscription fee for fire service in rural Oklahoma gaslights public outcry;
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Oklahoma behind in meeting future workforce needs, state higher ed leader says; Editorial: Veto of SB 1695 a blow against government transparency; Recreational marijuana: SQ 820 signature collection starts today;
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Head of Tourism resigns and the state sues over Foggy Bottom Kitchen scandal; Stitt gave families $8 Million for school supplies in the pandemic; They bought Christmas trees, gaming consoles and hundreds of TVs; Bill making expungement process easier heading to Gov. Stitt's desk; More
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Increasing economic security in Oklahoma can strengthen families, assist in child abuse prevention (Child Abuse Prevention Month); A special House committee will investigate the Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen deal; Oklahoma lawmakers pass abortion bill similar to controversial Texas law;
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Report links poverty and poor health in Oklahoma counties; Oklahoma lawmaker promises state is close to eliminating grocery tax; Education Watch: Oklahoma receives top marks for pre-kindergarten;
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Oklahoma should work towards true housing equity; #SecondChanceMonth Twitter Chat; Some Oklahoma lawmakers want to cut taxes rather than provide $698 million business incentive;
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HB 1933 attacks an indispensable support to our workforce; Stitt signs lucrative 'Project Ocean' incentive proposal to attract major manufacturer; Tourism Department cancels controversial Swadley’s contract for state park restaurants;
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