Stitt has vowed to revive a private school voucher plan, but details are scarce
Similar programs in other states have seen legal challenges and criticisms that they mostly benefit the wealthy.
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Oklahoma’s three residential polling places are vital for rural voters
County election officials said recruiting polling locations in remote rural areas is difficult, so they sometimes turn to people willing to open their homes to voters.
Lobbyists, energy and health care interests help fund Markwayne Mullin’s Senate run
As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mullin sits on committees that oversee health, environmental, communications and technology issues.
As Oklahoma faced COVID-19 spikes, state used $30 million to relocate lab
Oklahoma officials used millions in federal relief money to cover pandemic-related payroll costs, freeing up other money to move a state lab that has since been plagued with problems.
Despite restrictions, Oklahoma County looking at federal funds to help build a new jail
Federal guidelines forbid using American Rescue Plan funds to build correctional facilities. But some county officials believe there are options to get around the rules and shore up an estimated $40-million budget hole.
Even with millions in new funding, Oklahoma still faces staffing shortages for disability services
Care providers in the state have faced a staffing crisis for years due to low pay. It could pose a problem as the state aims to end a 13-year waiting list for developmental disability services.
A $440 utility deposit almost kept her from finding a home
Oklahoma regulators allow utilities to charge hefty deposits for people with poor credit or a history of late payments. Some say such policies punish the poor.
