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PRESS RELEASE Attorney General Hunter clarifies governor's executive order regarding law enforcement action for non-compliance

PRESS RELEASE Attorney General Hunter clarifies governor's executive order regarding law enforcement action for non-compliance

Attorney General Mike Hunter today released the following information regarding law enforcement action relating to individuals or business owners that do not comply with the governor’s March 24 executive order.

By press release Mar 27, 2020

Gov. Stitt issues Safer at Home order for 19 Oklahoma counties

Gov. Stitt issues Safer at Home order for 19 Oklahoma counties

Today, Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a Safer at Home order saying all vulnerable Oklahomans should avoid leaving home except to get essentials like groceries and medicine through April 30.

By Brittany Pickering Mar 24, 2020

PRESS RELEASE Experts warn Oklahomans to prevent community spread of virus

PRESS RELEASE Experts warn Oklahomans to prevent community spread of virus

With Gov. Kevin Stitt announcing this week that Oklahoma is “critically low” on COVID-19 tests, state health experts say we need to presume that anyone could have the virus – and behave accordingly.

By press release Mar 19, 2020

PRESS RELEASE Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma continues its response to COVID-19

PRESS RELEASE Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma continues its response to COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is using innovative methods to meet all food assistance needs while also adhering to safe social distancing practices.

By press release Mar 17, 2020

PRESS RELEASE Integris medical director of infection prevention makes public plea

PRESS RELEASE Integris medical director of infection prevention makes public plea

With community spread of COVID-19 now in Oklahoma, David Chansolme, M.D., the Medical Director of Infection Prevention at INTEGRIS Health, is making a plea to the public to take the threat seriously. Instead of reacting in fear and panic, he is encouraging Oklahomans to exercise caution and common sense by following these steps:

By press release Mar 16, 2020

Gov. Kevin Stitt declares Oklahoma is in a state of emergency

Gov. Kevin Stitt declares Oklahoma is in a state of emergency

March 15, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued executive order 2020-07 declaring Oklahoma in a state of emergency. In a video posted on Facebook, Gov. Stitt explained that the emergency declaration "ensures our state has all the resources available to manage the effects of COVID-19."

By Brittany Pickering Mar 16, 2020

Conversion ban

Conversion ban

A bill that would ban conversion therapy for minors passed out of committee this year after not receiving a hearing last session.
For the first time ever, Freedom Oklahoma lobbied at the capitol in support of a bill with momentum that would protect LGBTQ+ individuals.

By Miguel Rios Mar 13, 2020

Alcoholmanac Sunday spirits

Alcoholmanac Sunday spirits

Many liquor stores were open for the first time this past Sunday after seven counties across the state voted to approve Sunday liquor sales.
Oklahoma’s liquor laws have come a long way in a matter of years.

By Miguel Rios Mar 11, 2020

Cover: Governor’s fight

Cover: Governor’s fight

Gov. Kevin Stitt’s ongoing dispute with Oklahoma’s tribal nations continues to unfold without much support from his allies.
Seven months ago, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced his plans to negotiate a new tribal gaming compact through an op-ed in Tulsa World.

By Miguel Rios Feb 28, 2020

Serious challenger

Serious challenger

A former journalist presents the biggest challenge to Sen. Jim Inhofe’s seat in over a decade.
Abby Broyles has spent most of her life either wanting to be a journalist or being one.

By Miguel Rios Feb 26, 2020

Black state

Black state

Oklahoma has a long, rich history of successful black communities, but much of its black history has been hidden and left out of textbooks.
Before statehood, Oklahoma was seen nationally as a promised land for black people.

By Miguel Rios Feb 21, 2020

2020 state

2020 state

Oklahoma Gazette talked with House Minority Leader Emily Virgin to get her response to the governor’s State of the State address.
The governor's FY 2021 executive budget is attached below. Gov. Kevin Stitt kicked off the 2020 legislative session last week by delivering his second State of the State address, discussing education, health care, the disagreement with tribes on casino gambling and criminal justice reform.

By Miguel Rios Feb 12, 2020

Animal companions

Animal companions

More than 20 organizations are working on a statewide initiative to increase Oklahoma’s animal shelter save rate significantly over the next five years.
Common Bonds is made up of about 25 organizations with the shared goal of increasing the state’s animal save rate to 90 percent.

By Miguel Rios Jan 30, 2020

Oklahoma justice

Oklahoma justice

Following major moves to reduce the state’s prison population, Oklahomans continue pushing to further reform the state’s criminal justice system.
Oklahomans continue pushing for legislation to lower the state’s prison population and prevent people from entering into the criminal system in the first place.

By Miguel Rios Jan 22, 2020

Sentencing reform

Sentencing reform

Signatures are being collected for a ballot initiative that would prohibit sentence enhancements in nonviolent cases.
Criminal justice reform advocates want to amend the Oklahoma Constitution to prohibit sentence enhancements based on previous felonies for nonviolent offenders.

By Miguel Rios Jan 9, 2020

Cities’ equality

Cities’ equality

Oklahoma’s average Municipal Equality Index ranking is 32, about half of the national average.
Norman earned Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s distinction as an “All Star” city for advancing LGBTQ+ equality without relying on state law.

By Miguel Rios Dec 4, 2019

Holy resistance

Holy resistance

Mosaic United Methodist Church intends to resist punitive rules that target LGBTQ+ individuals.
A local Methodist church is calling 2020 a period of “holy resistance.” New rules that punish clergy for consecrating, ordaining or marrying “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” were adopted in early 2019 and go into effect at the start of the new year.

By Miguel Rios Nov 26, 2019

District days

District days

Rep. Kendra Horn spent several days this month meeting with constituents in her district and discussing big issues.
Rep. Kendra Horn spent her district work period in Oklahoma attending various events and hosting gatherings with constituents.

By Miguel Rios Nov 21, 2019

Gun sense

Gun sense

Gun violence prevention advocates say a few recent incidents prove permitless carry is a reckless policy.
It has been about three weeks since permitless carry went into effect.

By Miguel Rios Nov 20, 2019

Abortion access

Abortion access

Attorneys and advocates continue fighting for reproductive rights.
Proposed legislation in 2012 that would have granted a fertilized egg the same rights as a person mobilized Danielle Williams to join the fight for reproductive justice.

By Miguel Rios Nov 13, 2019

Not politicians

Not politicians

A group of concerned Oklahomans want redistricting to be done independent from the Oklahoma Legislature.
A coalition of citizens wants to end partisan redistricting.

By Miguel Rios Nov 6, 2019

Factchecking Oklahoma: Can medical abortions be reversed?

Factchecking Oklahoma: Can medical abortions be reversed?

An Oklahoma judge blocked a law that presents medical abortion as an option. But is this backed by science?
On Wednesday, a judge put on hold an Oklahoma law requiring medical abortion providers to tell patients that the procedure is reversible.

By Mollie Bryant for Big If True Oct 25, 2019

Primate aid

Primate aid

A local animal rights activist advocates for better treatment of primates and other wild animals.
Bob Ingersoll has rescued primates from bad conditions and looming executions to place them in sanctuaries, but his dream is for those very sanctuaries to go out of business.

By Miguel Rios Oct 23, 2019

Dream state

Dream state

As DACA heads to the Supreme Court, a local immigration nonprofit doubles down on its decade of work helping Oklahomans.
The future of thousands of Oklahomans is at stake.

By Miguel Rios Oct 22, 2019

Impact strength

Impact strength

Five local organizations benefit from sizable Impact Oklahoma grants as the nonprofit gears up for its next grant cycle.
Impact Oklahoma distributed almost $250,000 this year to five local organizations.

By Miguel Rios Oct 10, 2019

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