Bill introduced that would end Oklahoma death penalty
“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
Stitt wants state schools superintendent to be appointed, not elected
“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
Stitt Plans Significant State Deregulation
“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
Oklahoma Democrats Keep Primaries Open To Rising Number Of Independent Voters
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
Opinion: Should It Be Illegal To Sleep Outside?
“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
Oklahoma City asking for residents help with homelessness strategy
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
Civil rights group sues over Oklahoma bail practices
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
Medical marijuana tax money not going to designated areas
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.
Right Thinking: Charter school success hiding in plain sight
“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
Oklahoma Governor Opposes Criminal Justice Initiative
“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
Sunday Liquor Sales In Oklahoma To Be On The Ballot In March
“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
Cherokee Nation Lays Out Two Paths For Sending Delegate To Congress
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
Mitchell Talks: Oklahoma Group Wants To Change How Districts Are Drawn
Scott Mitchell and Aaron Brilbeck talk with Andy Moore of Let’s Fix This about a redistricting initiative petition. People Not Politics, a coalition of Oklahomans, has filed paperwork with the Secretary of State to have a measure put on the
Late-arriving absentee ballot will be preserved as Muscogee (Creek) voters head to polls for do-over election
Following the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Supreme Court’s vacating primary election results due to questionable ballot security practices, the tribe’s election board was ordered Friday to collect and preserve absentee ballots received after the published deadline. Article by Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton [Photo:
More than 450 Oklahoma inmates expected to be released from prisons Monday in historic commutation
“More than 450 Oklahoma inmates are expected to be released from prison Monday in what state officials said will be the largest commutation in U.S. history.” Article by Darla Slipke Photo by Matthew Ansley on Unsplash
300 New Oklahoma Laws in Effect November 1st
Permitless carry, potentially increased highway speeds, requirement of parental or legal guardian authorization for child vaccinations at school, and SQ 780 retroactively applied to felons for charges that are now misdemeanors are among 300 new laws that take effect in
Constitutional Carry in Oklahoma
“The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) welcomes Oklahoma as the newest constitutional carry state. Constitutional carry, now the law in 16 states across the country, allows law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms without first getting government permission
The Attorney General Is Determined to Undermine Your Privacy
“The Department of Justice claims to support “strong encryption, which is used by billions of people every day for services such as banking, commerce, and communications.” Yet the department is actively working to weaken encryption, lest fully secure communications frustrate law
