Cities and state agencies push back against Oklahoma open records law
Government agencies have argued that large, complicated records requests are disruptive or could impact economic development.
Kayla Branch March 16, 2022
Government agencies have argued that large, complicated records requests are disruptive or could impact economic development.
Kayla Branch March 3, 2022
There are no plans to replace an estimated $300-million in revenue the tax generates for the state each year. Some of that money goes to fund education and social services.
Kayla Branch February 14, 2022
One bill seeks to eliminate court fees that generate an estimated $41 million a year for the state. Critics say fines and fees are an unreliable source of funding that unfairly burden the poor.
Kayla Branch February 7, 2022
Oklahoma’s healthy savings account means the state can afford tax cuts and infrastructure projects, the governor said during his annual State of the State address.
Kayla Branch January 27, 2022
While similar proposals didn’t get a hearing last year, GOP lawmakers are hoping a more nuanced approach will help their legislation gain traction.
Kayla Branch January 6, 2022
A lack of resources means many people are sent back to the street or to shelters that can’t handle their medical needs. Here’s how I wrote the story.
Kayla Branch January 5, 2022
Oklahoma City has limited resources for people experiencing homelessness after they’ve been discharged from a hospital. Hospital social workers often have few options but to discharge people to the street, typically armed with a bus pass, or to send them to local shelters.
Kayla Branch December 20, 2021
The Oklahoma Constitution entitles parents to a trial in front of a jury before their rights are terminated and children in foster care can be adopted. Some lawyers and foster parents say this right causes delays in child welfare cases.
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