“Oklahoma State Representative Jason Dunnington filed House Bill 2876, which, if signed into law, would remove the death penalty as an option for sentencing in the state of Oklahoma.” Article by David Wheaton
“Gov. Kevin Stitt wants Oklahoma’s state schools chief to be appointed, a move that would give the governor more control over public education.” Article by Carmen Forman
“Gov. Kevin Stitt says he wants to slash state regulations by the end of his term in 2023.” Article by Ray Carter Photo by Donald Giannatti on Unsplash
Chad Williams, Chair of the Oklahoma Libertarian Party, talks with KOSU’s Kateleigh Mills about the party’s decision to close its primaries and the process through which that decision was made. Article by Kateleigh Mills Image by Mairead Todd/KOSU
“The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says homelessness has dropped over the past decade, but the number of homeless people who don’t have anywhere to stay is beginning to grow and become more visible.” Article by Scott Simon
Free and open to the public, a community public forum addressing homelessness in Oklahoma City will be held Monday, December 16th, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at NorthCare on 2617 General Pershing Boulevard. Article by Colleen Wilson
On Tuesday, the ACLU filed a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional discrimination by the Canadian County bail system against the poor and disabled. Article by Sean Murphy AP Photo by Sue Ogrocki
State Question 788 designated that money exceeding the budgeted amount needed to run the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority should be divided 75/25 between education and drug and alcohol rehabilitation, but OMMA has retained all of the $2.8million in November revenue. …
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“Instead of encouraging the expansion of successful charter school models, the solons who run the Oklahoma City schools both want to hike, without apparent justification, the fees on charter schools and oppose reforms that would provide charters access to capital …
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“Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt says he opposes a proposed state question that would restrict prosecutors from using previous felony convictions to enhance sentences in certain criminal cases.” Article by Associated Press
“Tulsa County set an election for March to determine if liquor stores should be able to sell on Sunday.” Article by Emory Bryan Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash
The Cherokee Nation seeks to send former Obama advisor Kim Teehee as a tribal delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives by next autumn. Article by Caroline Halter Image AP/SUE OGROCKI
