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Homesick

Homesick

Eight-year-old Elijah Muhammed’s letter, written while in DHS custody, sheds light on visitation policies.
Oklahoma parents found it hard to ignore a letter 8-year-old Elijah Muhammed left for his grandmother before he ran away in July.

By Nazarene Harris Sep 19, 2018

Buyer beware

Buyer beware

With few regulations surrounding the safety of medical marijuana in Oklahoma, business insiders advise buyers to use discretion.
Medical marijuana regulations rolled out by the state health department in July were met with heavy pushback from the community at large and caused Gov. Mary Fallin to call for revisions and set forth emergency rules on Aug. 1.

By Nazarene Harris Sep 14, 2018

Corporate intimidation

Corporate intimidation

Oklahoma Corporation Commission employees claim Bob Anthony used intimidation to maintain his position.
There’s a common adage that where there’s smoke there’s fire.

By Nazarene Harris Sep 12, 2018

Riding home

Riding home

Arnall Family Foundation commits to donating $1 million to help parents visit their children in foster care.
It’s hard for Sheena Grayson to recount the night her children were taken away from her.

By Nazarene Harris Aug 30, 2018

Next episode

Next episode

The new health department marijuana rules face legal challenges, but implementation will not be delayed.
Zig-Zag is the brand name of a well-known line of rolling papers, but it is also a term that could describe the sharp twists and turns in the ever-evolving saga of medical marijuana rule implementation that has unfurled since voters approved State Question 788 in June.

By Ben Luschen Aug 9, 2018

Up to speed

Up to speed

In 2018, many Oklahomans still have limited internet access or cellphone connections.
In the quarter century since the internet first became available for most Americans and the two decades since average citizens started carrying cellphones, most users have learned to take the good with the bad.

By George Lang, Ben Luschen, Jeremy Martin and Jacob Threadgill Aug 3, 2018

Finding reform

Finding reform

SQ788 brings decriminalization of possession to Oklahoma along with medical relief.
Lost in June’s eyebrow-raising voter turnout numbers for the approval of medical marijuana and the controversial amendments to the law added by the Oklahoma State Medical Board days later is much talk of the provisions for decriminalization of marijuana possession outlined in State Question 788.

By Ben Luschen Jul 27, 2018

Saving smoke

Saving smoke

Two proposed state questions could offer the protection supporters of medical marijuana are looking for.
Regulatory actions following the June 26 approval of State Question 788, the Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, appear to be shrouded in a cloud of special interests and bureaucratic deliberation.

By Joshua Blanco Jul 25, 2018

Cover: No smoke

Cover: No smoke

Oklahoma’s 788 proponents and medical community come to grips with what’s next following controversial marijuana restrictions.
Medical marijuana activists were dealt a blow when the Oklahoma State Board of Health added amendments not written in the final draft of emergency regulations submitted to the board.

By Ben Luschen, Jacob Threadgill and George Lang Jul 20, 2018

Next Issue: A closer look at how medical marijuana will go into effect

Next Issue: A closer look at how medical marijuana will go into effect

P. 4 Oklahoma Gazette speaks to the medical community and proponents of State Question 788 to find out what’s next after the Oklahoma State Department of Health released its emergency rules for the implementation of medical marijuana.

By Gazette staff Jul 18, 2018

Help needed

Help needed

Oklahoma’s long-term care facilities are in need of surveyors and ombudsman volunteers.
Last year, Oklahoma long-term care facility surveyors conducted around 3,000 inspections across the state.

By Ben Luschen Jul 12, 2018

In the air

In the air

Debate over medical marijuana regulations ensues as a special legislative session appears unlikely.
For months, there was talk that if State Question 788 won majority support from voters, Oklahoma lawmakers would need to go into special session to set up regulatory framework governing how a medical marijuana program would function in the state.

By Ben Luschen Jul 11, 2018

Not last

Not last

Supporters and advocates cheer as Oklahoma becomes the 30th state to legalize medicinal marijuana.
When Yes on 788 officially declared victory on election night, a joyful cheer rang throughout 51st Street Speakeasy, where hundreds gathered indoors and out for an official watch party.

By Ben Luschen Jul 6, 2018

Split decision

Split decision

Freedom Oklahoma parts ways with executive director Troy Stevenson amid social media heat
In early June, Troy Stevenson wrote a Facebook post celebrating the fact that a group from Oklahoma County Republican Party had committed to marching in this year’s OKC Pride Parade.

By Ben Luschen Jul 4, 2018

Speaking up

Speaking up

Outrage over family-separating immigration policies leads to renewed local advocacy.
Michelle Stearnes was unable to attend a rally earlier in the week outside of U.S. Sen. James Lankford’s Oklahoma City office, but she could not let the week go by without being heard.

By Ben Luschen Jun 29, 2018

Getting credit

Getting credit

Removed OU professor John Scamehorn paid his way into the local film community.
It was early 2016 and Oklahoma City filmmaker Nick Sanford was unsure of whether his movie’s Kickstarter campaign was going to reach its funding goal.

By Ben Luschen Jun 28, 2018

Hemp history

Hemp history

Oklahoma’s State Question 788 is preceded by a lengthy history of demonization and criminalization
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining cannabis and cannabinoids in Oklahoma leading up to the June 26 medical marijuana referendum.

By George Lang Jun 27, 2018

Primary preview

Primary preview

Tuesday’s primary elections feature plenty of intriguing races to coincide with increased public interest.
It is not difficult to find something to get excited about this primary season in Oklahoma. With a major state question in play, a logjam of candidates in the gubernatorial primaries, numerous state House and Senate seat openings and remnants of political tension from the April teacher walkout underscoring it all, intrigue is not lacking this election cycle.

By Ben Luschen Jun 22, 2018

MARIJUANA ‘Release the Kraken’

MARIJUANA ‘Release the Kraken’

Yes on 788 goes into its final week pushing a ‘get out the vote’ effort on medical marijuana.
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining cannabis and cannabinoids in Oklahoma leading up to the June 26 medical marijuana referendum.

By George Lang Jun 21, 2018

Open minds

Open minds

New Juneteenth education requirements are intended to broaden diversity education.
Anastasia Pittman did not ask for her Mother of Reconciliation label, but she certainly owned it.

By Ben Luschen Jun 15, 2018

Gray areas

Gray areas

State law enforcement groups are skeptical of State Question 788.
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining cannabis and cannabinoids in Oklahoma leading up to the June 26 medical marijuana referendum.

By Ben Luschen Jun 14, 2018

Primary decisions

Primary decisions

Oklahoma County sample ballot for June 26 primary and State Question 788 vote
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS

By George Lang Jun 13, 2018

Big plays

Big plays

Oklahoma’s tribal casinos are interested in sports betting, but state legalization might take awhile
While the prospect of legal sports betting in the state might be seen as a game changer for Oklahoma sports fans and wagerers, state-based tribal casinos are more interested in ensuring future arrangements are favorable to them than rushing to meet increased demand.

By Ben Luschen Jun 6, 2018

Testing pattern

Testing pattern

Despite protections, most employers will be able to drug test for marijuana if State Question 788 passes.
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining cannabis and cannabinoids in Oklahoma leading up to the June 26 medical marijuana referendum.

By Ben Luschen Jun 1, 2018

Complex mandate

Complex mandate

Oklahoma has a long road ahead of it before controversial Medicaid work requirements can be put into place.
In January, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), with encouragement from the White House, announced that it would allow states to mandate work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients to receive benefits and released guidelines for how those mandates should look.

By Ben Luschen May 31, 2018

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