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Oklahoma County Jail

Okla County jail refuses state Health Dept inspection twice

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The Oklahoma County jail has twice refused surprise inspections from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, setting the stage for a potential legal standoff.
Judicial Center

Oklahoma County killer to be put to death Sept. 26

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The man convicted of killing an Oklahoma City convenience store clerk in 1992 is set for execution Sept. 26 in McAlester.
sellout

Sold out: The rise and fall of America’s most ambitious sports media company

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Sellout Crowd’s founders lured writers with promises of high pay and promises of enough investor funding to stay in business for 3 years. None of it was true.
education

OK Supreme Court rules for Edmond PS in lawsuit against State Board of Ed

A big loss for State Supt. of Schools Ryan Walters when the Okla Supreme Court ruled against the OSDE forcing removal of 2 library books in Edmond PS libraries.
pittman

Rep Pittman must pay $35,000 for violating Okla ethics rules

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Rep. Ajay Pittman, HD99 - OKC, has agreed to pay the Oklahoma Ethics Commission $35,000 following a settlement agreement for ethics rules violations.
eviction

Mass evictions could take place over Memorial Day weekend

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A blockbuster day at eviction court in Okla County was set for Thursday as Memorial Day’s Monday closing means one judge will preside over more than 380 eviction hearings.
Hispanic Day Rally

Controversial Oklahoma immigration law draws second legal challenge

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A second federal lawsuit was filed Thursday against a controversial Oklahoma immigration law that was HB4156 before Governor Kevin Stitt signed it into law.
Oklahoma Capitol

Hispanic advocates plan rally at Oklahoma Capitol to voice frustration about new immigration law

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Organizers of the annual Hispanic Cultural Day at the Capitol have changed the format following the signing of a controversial immigration law.
Real Estate

Zoned out: How Okla zoning laws add to the housing crisis

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Without housing that fits budgets, Oklahoma families often sacrifice health care and other necessities to stay housed. Most of the problem is zoning.
oklahoma capitol

Childhood marriage ban sinks bill to increase age of sexual consent in Oklahoma House

An effort to raise Oklahoma’s age of sexual consent appears dead for the session after lawmakers tried to take it a step further by also banning most childhood marriages.
Stitt

Stitt calls scathing state audit a political attack, supports tourism director

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday called a recent state audit and demands for a member of his administration to resign a “frustrating” political attack.
OKSDE

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.
oklahoma capitol

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.
mifepristone

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.
railroads

House advances legislation that allows Oklahoma law enforcement to boot squatters upon request

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Oklahoma lawmakers on April 17 advanced legislation that would allow law enforcement to immediately remove squatters at the request of a property owner.