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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>>

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Changing Oklahoma's Liquor Laws: No Easy Task (Force)

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>>

Battle Over Insurance Coverage For Kids With Autism Brews At Capitol

Frustration for families fighting to get health insurance coverage for their kids with autism. Opponents say it'll cost you, families say their kids need help. More>>

Reports Suggest Oklahoma's Pension System Could Run Dry By 2020

Teachers, firefighters, police officers, state employees -- a quarter of a million strong-- are the backbone of the state, and yet there's reason for many of them to wonder if the support the state promised in return might be in jeopardy. More>>

House Pushes Bill To Consolidate State Agencies

A House panel has approved a bill to consolidate six different state agencies into the Office of State Finance. More>>

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Should a State Institution for the Developmentally Disabled Close?
Should a State Institution for the Developmentally Disabled Close?
Families are fighting for their loved ones while state lawmakers crunch the numbers. The dilemma is whether it is worth keeping the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center open.More >>
Families are fighting for their loved ones while state lawmakers crunch the numbers. The dilemma is whether it is worth keeping the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center open.More >>
Does the Constitution Allow Former Legislators to Work for the State?
Does the Constitution Allow Former Legislators to Work for the State?
There's no question former legislators leave office to work for the state, but is that practice legal? We started to wonder after the recent scandal involving legislators and the Medical Examiner's Office.More >>
There's no question former legislators leave office to work for the state, but is that practice legal? We started to wonder after the recent scandal involving legislators and the Medical Examiner's Office.More >>
State Legislature Exempt from Open Records and Meeting Acts
State Legislature Exempt from Open Records and Meeting Acts
Most government boards, agencies and commissions must let you look at their records and attend their meetings, but the state Legislature operates under a different set of rules.More >>
Most government boards, agencies and commissions must let you look at their records and attend their meetings, but the state Legislature operates under a different set of rules. Lawmakers actually exempted themselves from the Open Records and Meeting Acts.More >>
Chaos at Session's End: Evil or Necessary Evil?
Chaos at Session's End: Evil or Necessary Evil?
Some lawmakers call it 'a horrible way to govern' -- the conference committee process has legitimate uses, but many believe it's ripe for abuse, and is being abused.More >>
Some lawmakers call it 'a horrible way to govern.' Even those in leadership admit reform would be welcome. The conference committee process can be used for legitimate ends, but many believe it's a system ripe for abuse, and that it is being abused.More >>
State Lawmakers Travel on Your Dime
State Lawmakers Travel on Your Dime
California, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, even Cuba and Canada are just some of the places lawmakers went using taxpayers' money.More >>
California, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, even Cuba and Canada are just some of the places lawmakers went using taxpayers' money.More >>
Is There a Sex Offender at Your Motel?
Is There a Sex Offender at Your Motel?
Oklahomans are putting their kids at risk, and don't know it. They're checking into hotels without first checking the guest list.More >>
Thousands of Oklahomans may unintentionally be putting themselves -- and their kids -- at risk, as they travel across the state. Not because they're flying in unsafe airplanes or driving on faulty tires, but because they're checking into hotels and motels without first checking the guest list.More >>
State Tax Delinquent Says Government Took $200M, Government Says $4.4M
State Tax Delinquent Says Government Took $200M, Government Says $4.4M
The Oklahoma Impact Team is discovering more about the finances surrounding one of Oklahoma's top tax delinquents.More >>
The Oklahoma Impact Team is discovering more about the finances surrounding one of Oklahoma's top tax delinquents.More >>
Who is the Tea Party in Oklahoma?
Who is the Tea Party in Oklahoma?
The Tea Party movement has been criticized and called radicals, but, who are they? Members of the Oklahoma Tea Party tell us what they think and what they're trying to accomplish.More >>
The Tea Party movement has been criticized and called radicals, but, who are they? Members of the Oklahoma Tea Party tell us what they think and what they're trying to accomplish.More >>
One of Oklahoma's Top Tax Delinquents Says He's Not a Cheat
One of Oklahoma's Top Tax Delinquents Says He's Not a Cheat
In his first television interview since being released from federal prison, Jay Jones says he's not a tax cheat. Jones is the number five tax delinquent on Oklahoma's top 100 list, owing $2.5 million in back taxes.More >>
In his first television interview since being released from federal prison, Jay Jones says he's not a tax cheat. Jones is the number five tax delinquent on Oklahoma's top 100 list, owing $2.5 million in back taxes.More >>
State Says Millions of Dollars in Delinquent Taxes are Uncollectible
State Says Millions of Dollars in Delinquent Taxes are Uncollectible
The State of Oklahoma has a list of people and companies that owe more than $200 million in back taxes. The list shows the top 100 tax delinquents in the state of Oklahoma. But tax collectors say they can't get to it.More >>
The State of Oklahoma has a list of people and companies that owe more than $200 million in back taxes. The list shows the top 100 tax delinquents in the state of Oklahoma. But tax collectors say they can't get to it.More >>
Puppy Mill Regulation Bill Signed into Law
Puppy Mill Regulation Bill Signed into Law
It's been an ongoing battle at the state capitol in Oklahoma for three years now and Thursday, animal advocates won.More >>
It's been an ongoing battle at the state capitol in Oklahoma for three years now and Thursday, animal advocates won.

Senate Bill 1712 | Proposed Bill Would Regulate Puppy Mill Industry In OklahomaMore >>
How Much Are You Willing to Pay to Defend Oklahoma's New Abortion Law?
How Much Are You Willing to Pay to Defend Oklahoma's New Abortion Law?
Another legal battle over an anti-abortion law will cost you money. Taxpayers foot the bill after a group sues the state saying the law is unconstitutional.More >>
Another legal battle over an anti-abortion law will cost you money. Taxpayers foot the bill after a group sues the state saying the law is unconstitutional.More >>
School District Administrators Brace for More Cuts
School District Administrators Brace for More Cuts
Superintendents and teachers across the state are losing sleep, worrying about the future of their schools. Districts already suffering from budget cuts this year anticipate next year will be worse.More >>
Superintendents and teachers across the state are losing sleep, worrying about the future of their schools. Districts already suffering from budget cuts this year anticipate next year will be worse.More >>
Oklahoma Teachers Could See Larger Classes, Older Textbooks Next Year
Oklahoma Teachers Could See Larger Classes, Older Textbooks Next Year
Parents may not like what they see at their kids' schools in the next year or two -- larger classes and more tattered textbooks. It's a very real possibility, and it's not by accident.More >>
Parents may not like what they see at their kids' schools in the next year or two -- larger classes and more tattered textbooks. It's a very real possibility, and it's not by accident.More >>
Oklahoma's Abortion Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Oklahoma's Abortion Law Ruled Unconstitutional
An Oklahoma County judge has ruled a law regulating abortions violates the state's constitution.More >>
An Oklahoma County judge has ruled a law regulating abortions violates the state's constitution.More >>

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Inappropriate Teaching: The Social Media Solution
Inappropriate Teaching: The Social Media Solution
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:38:46 GMT
Social media policies may not stop a bad teacher from trying to engage in an inappropriate relationship with a student, but they could help ease the problem.More >>
Social media policies may not stop a bad teacher from trying to engage in an inappropriate relationship with a student, but they could help ease the problem.More >>
Inappropriate Teaching: Who Needs To Know?
Inappropriate Teaching: Who Needs To Know?
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:47:30 GMT
Educators turned child rapists and molesters -- and still holding a license to teach. The cases are rare. Some say it would be even more rare, if Oklahoma's education system did a better job of tracking them.More >>
Educators turned child rapists and molesters -- and still holding a license to teach. The cases are rare. Some say it would be even more rare, if Oklahoma's education system did a better job of tracking them.More >>

Keeping Them HonestMore>>
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 >>
Tulsa Businessman Resigns From GRDA's Board
Tulsa Businessman Resigns From GRDA's Board
Tulsa businessman David Chernicky has resigned from the Grand River Dam Authority's Board of Directors.More >>
Tulsa businessman David Chernicky has resigned from the Grand River Dam Authority's Board of Directors.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 >>

EducationMore>>
Oklahoma School Districts Accused Of Wasting Tax Dollars
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 >>
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 >>
Oklahoma School Districts Frustrated By New Background Check Law
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 >>
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 >>

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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