Oklahoma lawmakers address high black maternal death rate. Stitt taps Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Military. Stitt abandons effort to force shift of dollars into classrooms. What will it cost to rebuild Oklahoma's schools?
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Medicaid expansion in focus at forum. Study reaffirms Oklahoma's doctor shortage. Corrections department cancels contracts with halfway houses. More than 250 state legislative bills hit the recycling bin on deadline day.
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Depending on your OKC zip code, you could live 18-years longer or less than others. Sheriff revolt over county jail conditions shines spotlight on low funding. Non-jury trial to decide Oklahoma's lawsuit against opioid manufacturers. No hike for state retirees this year: Senate committee does not approve cost of living increase.
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Controversial school tax credit bill survives House test. Pay hikes for teachers, correctional officers advance in Senate panel. Elementary students take action after learning Moore schools will cut art programs.
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Okla. Legislature Ranks Among Worst For Using Copy-Paste Bills. New Senate proposal could give retired Oklahoma workers 2 percent cost of living hike. Auditors question Oklahoma Department of Human Services' use of $10 million in federal funds. Senate confirms Patrick Wyrick to federal district court.
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State retiree cost of living adjustment on hold in the Senate. Senate confirms Eric Stevenson to OU Board of Regents. Oklahoma legislature to consider bail reform as pretrial jail time keeps people locked up. Too fast or too slow? Criminal justice reform 50 years in making.
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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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