Connie Johnson hopes to ride a green wave to victory in Democratic primary
A state question on medical marijuana is a boon for gubernatorial candidate Connie Johnson.
Headed to Tulsa to advocate for medical marijuana, Colorado scholar, activist instead arrested by OHP
The trooper reported finding a large quantity of marijuana in the rental vehicle, but Regina Nelson said she felt targeted by law enforcement because of her Colorado license plate.
Following criminal justice reform, felony drug distribution cases on the rise in some parts of Oklahoma
Criminal justice reform advocate Kris Steele has long been concerned that some prosecutors would do an end-around the state’s new misdemeanor drug possession law by charging more people with felony drug distribution instead.
Oklahoma lawmakers got lots of ‘birthday’ presents from lobbyists last year
Prior to a new law going into effect, lobbyists gave state lawmakers tens of thousands of dollars in items earmarked as “birthday gifts,” though the lawmakers’ birthdays were often months away.
Governor urges passage of industry-backed reform plan, Dems say it’s not enough
In her budget proposal, Fallin has adopted much of the reforms proposed by the group Step Up Oklahoma, which includes business leaders from many of the state’s largest oil and gas companies and other industries.
A peek at some of the most interesting, under-the radar legislation of 2018
From expanding legal raw milk sales to restricting children’s access to crossbows, here’s just a sampling of some of the more interesting, under-the-radar pieces of legislation filed in advance of the 2018 Oklahoma legislative session.
Oklahoma lawmakers can accept limitless hotel stays and travel subsidies from special interest groups
In July, at least 10 Oklahoma legislators accepted scholarships to attend a two-day conference at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino sponsored by a trade group representing high-interest installment loan companies.
Oklahoma prison officials show photographs of crumbling infrastructure, ask Legislature for $1.53 billion
“The sky is falling and you’ve heard me say that before, but it’s actually gotten worse,” Department of Corrections Director Joe Allbaugh said.
