The Frontier fact-checked claims about abortion pills
As Oklahoma lawmakers and anti-abortion groups seek to restrict access, The Frontier found false and exaggerated claims of the dangers of medical abortion.
House advances legislation that allows Oklahoma law enforcement to boot squatters upon request
Oklahoma lawmakers on April 17 advanced legislation that would allow law enforcement to immediately remove squatters at the request of a property owner.
Controversial Oklahoma immigration bill heads to the Senate
The Oklahoma House on Thursday passed a controversial illegal immigration bill which is expected to draw a legal challenge.
Tenant advocates push for right to free counsel
A nationwide push toward ensuring tenants’ rights to access legal services is emerging. But in Oklahoma, there are no Right to Counsel laws.
Former Epic Charter School CFO testifies against co-founders in exchange for plea deal
The co-founders of Epic Charter Schools have been in court all week defending against racketeering and embezzlement charges while insisting on their innocence.
AG presents evidence in Epic Charter School’s multi-million embezzlement case
The Oklahoma Attorney General's embezzlement case against Epic Charter School founders David Chaney and Ben Harris is beginning in OK County District Court.
Legislature Focuses on Budget, Policy at Halfway Point
Unlike 2023 at this time in the Legislative session, a number of bills are being moved forward as new leadership is being selected.
Oklahoma group weighing open primary ballot initiative to increase inclusion, reduce divisiveness
Oklahomans may get a chance to change the election process by ending closed primaries if an initiative petition being prepared is successful.
New state law changes April 3 filing procedures
Filing for federal/state offices is set for April 3-5 at the Capitol. Election Board Sec Paul Ziriax expects between 250 and 300 candidates to file.
Winter Storm natural gas price lawsuits languish
More than 3 years after a massive winter storm blasted Oklahoma and the central U.S., utility customers have seen little progress in lawsuits filed against natural gas companies and traders.
State Dollars Prop Walters’ National Media Blitz
The Ok Dept of Ed hired a Virginia comms firm to ghostwrite and book Walters for TV. Some ask whether Walters is simply boosting his national profile at public expense.
Oklahoma Evicted: Thousands of Civil Filings Linger in Records Forever
When someone is evicted in Oklahoma, the case file is a public record and remains viewable to the public, a stigma many organizations call The Scarlet Letter E.
The death of nonbinary teen shines a national spotlight on Oklahoma’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies
Nex Benedict, 16, died after a fight in a school restroom. The cause/circumstances surrounding their death remain under investigation as public outrage grows.
Gov. Kevin Stitt calls for tax cut, increases in number of Oklahoma charter schools
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday told lawmakers that he would sign any tax cut that comes to his desk. He also called to reform civil asset forfeiture.
State Election Board removes GOP members from Okla County Election Board
The state Election Board dismissed the Republican member and a Republican alternate from the Oklahoma County Election Board for a list of causes.
