Criminal justice reform advocates want to amend the Oklahoma Constitution to prohibit sentence enhancements based on previous felonies for nonviolent offenders. The measure would also allow nonviolent offenders serving enhanced sentences to seek a modification in court. “A former conviction for one or more felonies shall not be used to enhance the statutorily allowable range […]
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Oklahoma turnaround
Oklahoma’s 28th governor took the oath of office last week, right before giving an inaugural address that echoed many of his campaign promises. But beyond getting a fresh face, Oklahomans want Gov. Kevin Stitt to look at issues that might be outside his agenda. Mary Fallin was Oklahoma’s governor for the past eight years. Much […]
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Crime victims, domestic violence groups, others advocate for Marsy’s Law
“Victims can be taken to court over and over, sometimes over a period of years,” Peery said. “The right to a speedy trial doesn’t happen for victims. … The process of the court just re-traumatizes victims.”
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“The only people in the whole mix that say these earthquakes aren’t man-made and not caused by wastewater disposal wells are those directly in the business,” Reid said.
“The only people in the whole mix that say these earthquakes aren’t man-made and not caused by wastewater disposal wells are those directly in the business,” Reid said.
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Civic engagement groups prepare for the next legislative session
Together Oklahoma and Let’s Fix This, Oklahoma! work to engage citizens in government.
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Neighborhood improvement projects could be listed in a 2017 bond proposal
“No one knows more about the neighborhoods than the citizens,” said Kristy Yager, City of Oklahoma City public information director.
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A new law changes the rules in local taprooms
Senate Bill 424 allows local breweries to sell full-strength brews directly to consumers.
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Waiver could expand coverage and stop budget damage of Oklahoma health care
“We decided we can no longer continue down this road until we get to the point where the whole system just breaks,” Gomez said.
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as the SRLC celebrates the Republican Party, each candidate will be looking to communicate a distinct message at this year’s conference, which runs Thursday- Saturday at Cox Convention Center and Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel.
as the SRLC celebrates the Republican Party, each candidate will be looking to communicate a distinct message at this year’s conference, which runs Thursday- Saturday at Cox Convention Center and Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel.
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Long-awaited passenger rail line will soon be reality, as might expansion plans
Starting February 2015, a passenger rail line will link OKC with the Tulsa area by twice-daily trips between the two cities.