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Oklahoma Food Stamp Numbers Skyrocket

The number of people receiving food stamps to buy groceries has risen by 46 percent in Oklahoma in just three years. If the trend continues, Oklahoma will receive almost $1 billion in federal food stamp funding this year alone. More>>

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Face Of Unemployment: Tulsa Woman Still Out Of Work More Than One Year Later

Economists say the recession ended in June of 2009, but that doesn't mean the unemployment crisis is over. More>>

Four-Day School Week Not Successful For Some Districts

The state budget crisis had forced some school districts to cut a day of school. Instead of the traditional five-day week, they're going four longer days. More>>

Unemployment Deadline, Blocked Bill Affects Numerous Oklahomans

After a partisan political battle, Congress went on recess last week allowing extended unemployment benefits to expire. It's a political battle with real life consequences and an Oklahoma Senator is in the middle of it all. More>>

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Is Your Child's School Prepared For Disaster?
Is Your Child's School Prepared For Disaster?
At the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency, 6 Investigates found only two local school districts have fully complied with a law that requires schools to have updated disaster preparedness plans.
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At the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency, 6 Investigates found only two local school districts have fully complied with a law that requires schools to have updated disaster preparedness plans.
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Background Checks At OK Gun Shows? Some Say 'Yes'
Background Checks At OK Gun Shows? Some Say 'Yes'
A 9 Investigates hidden-camera investigation shows how easily someone with a criminal record or mental illness could buy guns at a gun show – no questions asked.More >>
A 9 Investigates hidden-camera investigation shows how easily someone with a criminal record or mental illness could buy guns at a gun show – no questions asked.More >>

Keeping Them HonestMore>>
Oklahoma Purchasing Department Accused Of Overspending
Oklahoma Purchasing Department Accused Of Overspending
State employees, retired state workers and business owners are coming forward. They all have complaints about the Department of Central Services.More >>
State employees, retired state workers and business owners are coming forward. They all have complaints about the Department of Central Services.More >>
Ethics Commission Reprimands Lobbyist After Oklahoma Impact Team Report
Ethics Commission Reprimands Lobbyist After Oklahoma Impact Team Report
A state agency has taken action after the Oklahoma Impact Team uncovered a lobbyist was breaking the law.More >>
A state agency has taken action after the Oklahoma Impact Team uncovered a lobbyist was breaking the law.

Oklahoma Lobbyists And Legislators Breaking The LawMore >>

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Governor Issues Statement Concerning GRDA Audit and Oklahoma Impact Investigation
Governor Issues Statement Concerning GRDA Audit and Oklahoma Impact Investigation
Governor Fallin's Press Secretary released a statement concerning last week's release of the GRDA performance audit. More >>
Governor Fallin's Press Secretary released a statement concerning last week's release of the GRDA performance audit. More >>
GRDA Bidding Process Under Fire In New Audit
GRDA Bidding Process Under Fire In New Audit
A new audit touches on a relationship some call the good old boy network gone bad - using a state agency to line the pockets of the well-connected.More >>
A new audit touches on a relationship some call the good old boy network gone bad - using a state agency to line the pockets of the well-connected.More >>

EducationMore>>
Oklahoma State Superintendent Criticized For Having Too Much Power
Oklahoma State Superintendent Criticized For Having Too Much Power
Janet Barresi's budget decisions have many questioning whether she's been given too much power.More >>
Janet Barresi's budget decisions have many questioning whether she's been given too much power.

Budget Cuts Slash Stipend For Oklahoma TeachersMore >>
Is The Lottery Really Helping Oklahoma Education?
Is The Lottery Really Helping Oklahoma Education?
You've seen the commercials from the Lottery Commission, implying school districts use lottery money to buy new buses, textbooks and computers. But we found out, that's not really the case.More >>
You've seen the commercials from the Lottery Commission, implying school districts use lottery money to buy new buses, textbooks and computers. But we found out, that's not really the case.More >>

Stimulus CoverageMore>>
Four Years Later, Federal Stimulus Money Still Unspent In Oklahoma
Four Years Later, Federal Stimulus Money Still Unspent In Oklahoma
It's been four years since Congress passed the $800 billion American Reinvestment and Recovery Act - a.k.a. the Stimulus - to try and pull our country out of recession.More >>
It's been four years since Congress passed the $800 billion American Reinvestment and Recovery Act - a.k.a. the Stimulus - to try and pull our country out of recession.More >>
Stimulus Weatherization In Oklahoma: One Bad Apple Doesn't Spoil The Bunch
Stimulus Weatherization In Oklahoma: One Bad Apple Doesn't Spoil The Bunch
In slightly less than two years, federal stimulus dollars have weatherized the homes of more than 4,000 low-income families in Oklahoma.More >>
In slightly less than two years, federal stimulus dollars have weatherized the homes of more than 4,000 low-income families in Oklahoma.More >>

Oklahoma LegislatureMore>>
Do Oklahoma Legislators Make Too Much Money?
Do Oklahoma Legislators Make Too Much Money?
While Oklahoma teachers have some of the lowest salaries in the nation, our lawmakers have some of the highest. The Oklahoma Impact Team looks into legislators' salaries.More >>
While Oklahoma teachers have some of the lowest salaries in the nation, our lawmakers have some of the highest. The Oklahoma Impact Team looks into legislators' salaries.More >>
Oklahoma Senate President Authors Bill To Reseat GRDA Board
Oklahoma Senate President Authors Bill To Reseat GRDA Board
The Oklahoma Impact Team has learned the Senate President has authored legislation that could reseat the board of the Grand River Dam Authority.More >>
The Oklahoma Impact Team has learned the Senate President has authored legislation that could reseat the board of the Grand River Dam Authority.

State Agency Head Gets $90K Raise As Power Rates RiseMore >>

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