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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Lawmakers want to fund fraction of recommended DOC raises. Data: Crime dropped after criminal justice reform state question. Stitt’s pick for Veterans Secretary accused of underpaying veterans. Tulsa World editorial: Make State Question 780 retroactive.
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Rejected by voters as a state question, legislation would let eye doctors practice in big box stores. Oklahoma House passes medical marijuana 'Unity Bill' after lengthy discussions on firearm ownership, tenant-landlord rights. COLA for pensions: Budget chairmen split on funding options. Corporation Commission adopts rule change that will require wind facility operators and developers to pay annual fees. 'No perfect system': Revamped grade cards are better but don't fully accomplish goal, school leaders say.
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Reform bills amended to eliminate state agency boards. State begins seeking private vendors for SoonerCare eligibility checks required by new law. Stitt signs permitless carry bill. Bill sets plate reader limits. Legislative watchdog bill advances.
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New study shows bail system in Oklahoma costs local governments millions of dollars. Fact Check: Property crime decreased in Oklahoma after SQ 780. Stitt appoints reform advocates to parole board. Children injured and killed by firearms in Oklahoma on the rise.
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Study proposes actions to help Oklahomans with criminal records get work. As teacher raise quickly moves through legislature, educators ask for support staff recognition. Not just teachers: Lawmakers want to consider education policy, too. House bill would stiffen smoking laws. Bill would set new standards for pet stores.
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