Recommendations for commuted prison sentences are up 1,300% and paroles up 41%. So what's changed? Department of Corrections faces psychologist staffing challenges; If Oklahoma expands Medicaid, it seems unlikely the state will operate the program;
Former Epic teachers sue school over firing, alleging enrollment manipulation; TPS prepares for $20 million budget cut; community engagement events will be part of the process; Commission seeking to fill judicial vacancy;
Expecting labor shortage, Oklahoma lawmakers interested in tax credit to encourage apprenticeships; Pot laws to take effect despite questions; Rape counts keep rising even as police clear fewer cases; Gov. Stitt helps state kick off Oklahoma Census 2020 Complete County Committee;
At first Tulsa Chamber State of the State, Stitt promises health, criminal justice reforms in 2020; Stitt creates a committee to assist with Oklahoma's 2020 census count: Epic allocated $112.96 million as enrollment continues to rise; Oklahoma on track for new emergency teacher record;
General Revenue collections send mixed messages; Regents issue joint statement of support for Chancellor Johnson; Dwindling Oklahoma County jail staff leads to suspension of tours, "non-essential" programming; Board of Juvenile Affairs to update state plan for juvenile detention;
Health care working group gets overview at first meeting; Department of Corrections hopes to hire hundreds of correctional officers; Health care, criminal justice reform on agenda for 2020 legislative session, governor says; Gov. signs bill to track federal dollars;
Governor Signs "Nancy's Law"; Stitt hopes to renegotiate gaming compacts despite opposition from tribal leaders; Oklahoma County jail inmate dies, was found unresponsive; Gun permitting requirements a 'necessary standard,' lawmaker says;
Referendum effort seeks to stop Oklahoma’s permitless carry law; Judge: Liquor distribution legislation 'unconstitutional'; Exclusive CEO group members help fill out Stitt administration; Stitt administration plans to hire Washington liaison;
Epic to receive state funds while OSBI embezzlement investigation continues. Hofmeister: Epic complaints raised for years, but Education Department lacked power to verify. State election board preparing to purge 134,000 from voter rolls. Post-secondary education needs to be revamped, expert tells Tulsa Regional Chamber.
Signature gathering for Medicaid expansion petition to begin July 31. Cell by Cell: With low starting pay and high turnover, Oklahoma County struggles to fully staff jail. Ninety interim studies approved by Oklahoma House speaker. Oklahoma County commissioner releases statement, supports ICE presence at county jail.
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