Thousands more students held back than originally reported. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appoints members to three state agency boards. Oklahoma health agency shakeups continue. Stitt cabinet lacks diversity.
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Epic Charter Schools, school reform and funding needs on the minds of Republicans. Proposed Supreme Court district changes could mean more urban justices. Oklahoma officials hope for quick reauthorization of Federal Mental Health Act. Oklahoma Ethics Commission agrees to increase political donation cap.
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GOP leaders seek 'objective data,' new budget office. Stitt signs Unity Bill regulating Oklahoma medical marijuana industry. Bill to teach 'consent' fails, sexual assault reported between House pages. Senate OKs plan to push school districts to 5-day weeks.
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Pardon and Parole Board grants swift parole under new law. 'Local option' Medicaid expansion OK'd by Oklahoma House of Representatives. Agency reforms signed, board members up in air. With lawsuit pending, Stitt nominee for Veterans Secretary withdraws nomination.
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Restoring the Earned Income Tax Credit is a must this session. Study seeks to counter argument against resentencing Oklahoma drug crimes. Strong income, gross production tax receipts boost state's general revenue. Reform bills that pass Oklahoma House would give Gov. Stitt authority to hire and fire heads of state agencies.
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'Retroactivity' bill passes Oklahoma House of Representatives. Senate advances bill creating budget office. Senate advances bill creating budget office. Groundwater protection bill awaits action in Oklahoma Senate. Want strong beer and wine at sporting events, festivals, some businesses? Bills approved by Oklahoma Senate would allow that.
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First inmates to come before pardon and parole board under new law. Census at Oklahoma County jail inmate finds all inmates had court appearances. Ahead of April 1 deadline, all eyes on education funding. Oklahoma treasurer reports overall collections still strong. Medicaid expansion could end up on 2020 ballot.
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Oklahoma House approves eviction measure in marathon session. Senate effectively kills legislation for minimum wage increase. Bill making some crimes retroactive would reduce prison population but could have unintended consequences. Judge directs every Oklahoma County jail inmate be checked after one was lost for almost eight months. State lawmakers take another run at Oklahoma Supreme Court redistricting.
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Oklahoma K–12 funding up big after teacher walkout but still lagging. Oklahoma ranked among worst states for babies. Project Oklahoma: Report finds minority schools receive less funding in Oklahoma. Stitt financial disclosure shows wide-ranging investments. Gov. Kevin Stitt requests Health Care Authority audit.
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Stitt, GOP leaders announce deal on agency directors. Legislation would ease licensure for certain professions. Despite boost last year, Oklahoma's per-student formula funding remains well below decade ago. Superintendents: Classes too large. Bartlesville High School senior: 'We deserve better' from our Legislature.
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