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In The Know: Copy-pasted bills; 2 percent COLA proposed; auditors question TANF funds…

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. [More...]

In The Know: COLA on hold; regent confirmed; considering bail reform…

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. [More...]

In The Know: Justice reform polls strongly; Republican Party wants sanctions for teacher walkouts; vetting Stitt’s nominees…

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. [More...]

In The Know: Budget deal nears; opioid case transforms; give and take on Medicaid expansion…

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. [More...]

In The Know: Diverting alcohol tax to health centers; ex-chief justice picked for state regent; teacher certification pilot program advances…

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. [More...]

In The Know: Cities on opioid lawsuit; second hope for consent education; bill protects agribusiness from lawsuits…

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. [More...]

In The Know: Funding for community clinics; concern over opioid settlement; first Stitt appointment to Education Board…

Oklahoma moves to cover funding for clinics as Federal Mental Health Act expires. Lawmakers 'extremely concerned' by Hunter's opioid settlement. Stitt makes first appointment to state Education Board. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt visits Owasso, talks education, criminal justice reform. [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma prepares voter purge; Stitt makes mental heath changes; lack of data hides criminal justice problems…

Oklahoma prepares to purge thousands of inactive voters. Governor brings new focus to mental health. Data, or lack of it, gets in the way of criminal justice reform. Rep. Ben Loring: I sent a kid to prison forever. It's time the Legislature reconsider when that option is right for juveniles. [More...]

In The Know: Racist graffiti; adverse child experiences; education one year after teacher walkout…

Racist graffiti stains Oklahoma Democratic Party HQ. Nearly one in three Oklahoma children have had multiple adverse experiences. One year after the teacher walkout, has education taken a backseat? Stitt requests OMES audit after agency says it needs $16 million. [More...]

In The Know: Lobbying for water; power plant purchase criticized; higher speed limits…

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. [More...]

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