When State Question 792 passed with an overwhelming 65 percent of the vote in October 2016, many Oklahomans celebrated the opportunity to buy full-strength beer and wine at grocery and convenience stores. As the law is set to take effect Oct. 1, it is already having an impact on local liquor storeowners and retail prices […]
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Cover Story: Chicken-Fried News year in review and predictions for 2017
CFN looks back on 2016 and makes predictions about what Okies will get up to in 2017.
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Booze and brews #3: Voters await opportunity to have their say on Oklahoma’s historically restrictive liquor laws
“I want to buy wine where I buy the rest of the stuff I need for dinner, and I want it on Sunday,” Dodgen said.
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New alcohol laws would affect manufacturers, distributors, retail shops and consumers
Manufacturers, distributors, retail establishments, customers and lawmakers have different ideas about Oklahoma’s liquor laws.
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Booze and Brews: Proposed bills could change Oklahoma’s alcohol laws
Two proposed bills could result in massive changes to Oklahoma’s antiquated alcohol and liquor laws.
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State legislators renew efforts to start education savings accounts
School choice was the subject of conversation at recent forums at two Oklahoma City private schools.
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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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Letters to the Editor: April 29, 2015
School funding Conservatives demand accountability when public tax money is distributed. Yet, the Education Savings Account or “scholarship” bill (Senate Bill 609) gives away taxpayer money with no reporting on effectiveness. All Oklahoma taxpayers should be concerned since SB 609 means more than parents getting back their own tax payments. It appears to disburse to […]
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Senate Bill 782 would expand charter school availability statewide
If Gov. Mary Fallin endorses Senate Bill 782, school districts outside Oklahoma City and Tulsa could open charter schools.
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Strength in numbers
In the Senate District 41 Republican primary that pitted incumbent Clark Jolley against Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Paul Blair, at least three groups sought influence through “independent expenditures,” meaning they were not allowed to coordinate with candidates. Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, campaigning norms have […]