Oklahoma’s failed school voucher bill just the latest battle in an ongoing war
Public education faces increased scrutiny as some lawmakers vow to continue a push to divert more state money to private schools.
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.
Despite bipartisan support, some worry about the long-term impact of cutting taxes on groceries
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.
The pandemic speeds a push to wean Oklahoma courts off crippling fees
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.
Stitt kicks off legislative session with push for tax cuts, school choice and marijuana enforcement
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.
Republican lawmakers file dozens of bills to curb vaccine mandates in Oklahoma
While similar proposals didn’t get a hearing last year, GOP lawmakers are hoping a more nuanced approach will help their legislation gain traction.
Chasing records and personal stories led to a deep dive on how Oklahoma City hospitals discharge patients with no place to go
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.
With nowhere else to go, he slept in the emergency room
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.