‘Relentless Pace’ of Okla executions traumatized corrections staff
Oklahoma’s “nonstop executions” traumatized corrections staff, nine former Department of Corrections officials warned last month.
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.
As Okla faced COVID-19 spikes, state used $30M to relocate lab
Okla officials used millions in fed relief money to cover pandemic-related payroll costs, freeing up other money to move a state lab. Why?
Zoned out: How Okla zoning laws add to the housing crisis
Without housing that fits budgets, Oklahoma families often sacrifice health care and other necessities to stay housed. Most of the problem is zoning.
Oklahoma school chaplain bill passes House, continues to Senate
The Oklahoma House passed a bill permitting chaplains to be hired or to volunteer in public schools, but lawmakers tightened qualifications needed for the role.
Woman arrested at Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting
A mother was arrested at an Okla State Board of Ed meeting Thursday after refusing to leave the room pushing for more access for people with disabilities.
Federal Auditors demand Okla return $650K of COVID relief funds
U.S. Dept of Ed auditors recommended clawing back more than $650,000 in misspent federal coronavirus relief funds from Gov. Kevin Stitt.
Gov Stitt admin keeping report secret on questionable relief funds spending
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt's administration officials have repeatedly denied nonprofit newsrooms' requests to release a report on federal funds use.
Northeast OKC charter school approved, 2 others denied
A new charter elementary school for northeast Oklahoma City was approved by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. But two more were denied.
Stitt, Walters have few concrete ideas to stop school shootings
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Okla Lt. Gov. Pinnell approved millions in Foggy Bottom Kitchen expenses
As Lt. Governor, Matt Pinnell signed off on over $16 million in paid by taxpayers in questionable Foggy Bottom Kitchen expenses.
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.
Another relief program ends, returns some to food insecurity
Another food assistance program is coming to an end. It will put even more strains on volunteer food pantries.
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.
Cities and state agencies push back against Oklahoma open records law
Government agencies have argued that large, complicated records requests are disruptive or could impact economic development.
