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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Suddenly, cost-cutting states turn friendly to teachers. Five things to know about the teacher shortage. Oklahoma Legislature to resume regular workload. Effort underway to release non-violent offenders.
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'There's a very different environment in the Legislature now': Time may be ripe for criminal justice reform. Lawsuit alleges Washington County judges, indigent defense system effectively ran debtors' prison. Staff exodus only latest problem for jail, sheriff’s office in Nowata County. Oklahoma County sheriff upset with county commisioner over jail criticism.
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Senate appropriations chairman shoots down supplemental request for Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Legislators to study cost of living adjustments for Oklahoma state retirees. Bill in state senate would make bail more affordable. 11 inmates flagged for "issues" during jail count.
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Oklahoma City woman jailed by mistake two weeks. Hearing to get Nowata County jail reopened ends in confusion over judge's actions. Former Health Department attorney files lawsuit against Unity Bill. Do you hire lobbyists? Agencies face deadline from Stitt.
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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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