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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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Bill to eliminate pregnancy program that covers undocumented women will not be heard. Bill would allow teens to pre-register to vote. House set to hear proposed regulations on medical marijuana. House passes railroad fine bill by large margin. Bill would make turnpikes free for disabled Oklahoma veterans.
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Bill Watch: Opportunities to make Oklahomans better off economically this session. House moves $1,200 teacher pay raise, Senate sees classroom priority. OKC school closure plan revealed, vote set March 4. Seeking a higher minimum wage: Should Oklahoma follow the lead of surrounding states?
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Bill Watch: A strong bipartisan coalition could make huge advances on criminal justice reform. Board of Equalization: Higher appropriations possible. District courts, others seek supplemental appropriation. Bucking ethics proposal, legislators become lobbyists.
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A wide range of education issues on lawmakers’ agenda. Oklahoma Senate Committee approves several criminal justice reform bills, but changes likely. Senate panel passes bill to crack down on four-day school weeks. Teachers and parents prepare to advocate against voucher bills at the capitol. Destructive public school laws disguised as education initiatives.
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