“We have waited and waited for our government to do something, and that hasn’t happened,” Flores said.
State
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Local nonprofits feel the effects of statewide budget cuts
Budget cuts affect nonprofits that provide mental health, historic preservation, arts, prison ministry and education services.
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Group works for legalization of medicinal cannabis
Oklahomans for Health, with the support of Joe Dorman, prepare for a petition drive to legalize medicinal cannabis in Oklahoma.
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A coalition is reassessing how the state treats low-level offenders
Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform is working to change laws for low-level offenders in the state and better fund rehabilitation programs.
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Lawmakers continue work to lessen Oklahoma budget woes
Oklahoma lawmakers try to find solutions to fix the state budget crisis.
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Proposed bill could aid equal pay efforts in Oklahoma
Oklahoma lawmakers propose bill to protect workers seeking equal pay.
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Cyndi Munson prepares to take place in Oklahoma Legislature
Munson focuses on domestic violence, teacher pay, labor rights and getting young people to vote and seek office.
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Looming shortfall: What action can be taken to close our budget gap?
According to the release, the tax drop would “pump $237 million into the private sector.” In other words, that money will no longer be in the hands of lawmakers to help them fund state agencies.
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Prescription painkiller epidemic on the rise in Oklahoma
Deaths due to the prescription painkiller epidemic in the state spark a rally at the state capitol and a call to action.
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Former Congressman J.C. Watts speaks Friday at national conference
He has a long history of breaking stereotypes, so he supports women in politics who are finding their way in an environment where women might be considered ineffective.