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Oklahoma School Districts Accused Of Wasting Tax Dollars

Every building has to have one, but some school districts may not follow the law when they put on a new roof. That's the accusation at the center of a special audit state auditor Gary Jones is conducting right now. More>>

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Oklahoma School Districts Frustrated By New Background Check Law

A 14-month-old law intended to tighten up the process school districts use to screen prospective hires may actually be making it easier for predators to work in schools. More>>

Oklahoma State Superintendent Criticized For Having Too Much Power

State Superintendent Janet Barresi has been heavily criticized since last month's budget cuts. Now, as educators prepare for the school year, many say they still don't know how much money they have to spend and some are anticipating layoffs. More>>

An 'A' In Early Childhood Education, But An 'F' When It Counts

Oklahomans have heard for years that the state is number one in the nation in early childhood education. So why are student test scores so low? More>>

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Is The New OKC Convention Center Worth It?
Is The New OKC Convention Center Worth It?
Oklahoma City, through its MAPS 3 program, is investing $250 million in a new convention center, to replace the aging and outdated Cox Convention Center.
"Convention business is strong," exclaimed Tom Murray, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.More >>
"Convention business is strong," exclaimed Tom Murray, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.More >>
State Leaders Concerned Over Veteran Suicide Rate
State Leaders Concerned Over Veteran Suicide Rate
More than 600 Oklahomans committed suicide last year, making suicide the number one cause of violent death in the state. More >>
More than 600 Oklahomans committed suicide last year, making suicide the number one cause of violent death in the state. More >>

Keeping Them HonestMore>>
Roofer Registration Law Not Stopping Fraud
Roofer Registration Law Not Stopping Fraud
Updated: Friday, July 19 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-07-19 15:13:41 GMT
A state law intended to help protect Oklahomans from shoddy roofers isn't working. Those in the industry say it's simply not a deterrent, and there areMore >>
A state law intended to help protect Oklahomans from shoddy roofers isn't working. Those in the industry say it's simply not a deterrent, and there are plenty of recent victims whose stories seem to back that up.More >>
Oklahoma Is Ground Zero For Government Cell Phone Fraud
Oklahoma Is Ground Zero For Government Cell Phone Fraud
It's a government program designed to help low-income Americans afford phone service, but even after it was reformed for lack of oversight, we found it's still rampant with fraud.More >>
It's a government program designed to help low-income Americans afford phone service, but even after it was reformed for lack of oversight, we found it's still rampant with fraud.More >>

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Governor Issues Statement Concerning GRDA Audit, Oklahoma Impact Investigation
Governor Issues Statement Concerning GRDA Audit, Oklahoma Impact Investigation
The performance audit into the Grand River Dam Authority, released Thursday, December 8, 2011 was done at the request of Governor Mary Fallin.More >>
The performance audit into the Grand River Dam Authority, released Thursday, December 8, 2011 was done at the request of Governor Mary Fallin.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 >>

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Oklahomans on Food Stamp Program Up 46 Percent
Oklahomans on Food Stamp Program Up 46 Percent
The number of people receiving food stamps to buy groceries has risen by 46 percent in Oklahoma in just three years. Oklahoma is on track to receive almost $1 billion in federal food stamp funding this year.More >>
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 >>
Faces of Unemployment: Tulsa Woman Still Jobless More Than 1 Year Later
Faces of Unemployment: Woman Still Jobless More Than 1 Year Later
Economists say the recession ended in June of 2009, but that doesn't mean the unemployment crisis is over. The recession has taken an irreversible toll on many unemployed Oklahomans.More >>
Economists say the recession ended in June of 2009, but that doesn't mean the unemployment crisis is over. The recession has taken an irreversible toll on many Oklahomans.More >>

Stimulus CoverageStimulus CoverageMore>>
Stimulus Weatherization -- One Bad Apple Doesn't Spoil The Bunch
Stimulus Weatherization -- One Bad Apple Doesn't Spoil The Bunch
Federal stimulus dollars have weatherized more than 4,000 low-income homes in Oklahoma to date. So why is the FBI asking questions about it?More >>
In slightly less than two years, federal stimulus dollars have weatherized the homes of more than 4,000 low-income families in Oklahoma. It's a program, mostly, of success stories, and yet the FBI is investigating one of the agencies in Oklahoma tasked with managing it.More >>
Oklahomans Face Flooding Risks With Proposed Budget Cuts
Oklahomans Face Flooding Risks With Proposed Budget Cuts
Oklahoma's aging flood control dams need repairs but, federal budget cuts could mean no federal dollars to fix them.More >>
Oklahoma's aging flood control dams need repairs but, federal budget cuts could mean no federal dollars to fix them.More >>

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Oklahoma Lawmaker Hopes To Reform Corrections Again
Oklahoma Lawmaker Hopes To Reform Corrections Again
Oklahoma's female incarceration rate is the highest in the country. Violent crime is on the rise and the state is spending more and more money to lock people up. Now, some Oklahoma lawmakers want to change the system.More >>
Oklahoma's female incarceration rate is the highest in the country. Violent crime is on the rise and the state is spending more and more money to lock people up. Now, some Oklahoma lawmakers want to change the system.More >>
Changing Oklahoma's Liquor Laws: No Easy Task (Force)
Changing Oklahoma's Liquor Laws: No Easy Task (Force)
Lawmakers will set up a task force this summer that could lead to the most significant changes in the state's liquor laws since liquor-by-the-drink in the 80s. Just don't hold your breath.More >>
Oklahoma lawmakers are expected to approve legislation this session that could, potentially, lead to the most significant changes in the state's liquor laws since liquor-by-the-drink was approved in the mid-1980s. More than likely, it won't.More >>

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