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As State Prison Staffing Shortage Persists, Advocates Fear Violence
WEBJun 21, 2021 · The article reports on the challenges and risks of working as a state corrections officer in Oklahoma, where the agency faces a significant shortage of staff and high overtime costs. It cites the views of former and current officers, advocates, and lawmakers on the causes and solutions of the problem.
Oklahoma Moves Toward Phasing Out Private Prisons. What A …
WEBJul 31, 2020 · Oklahoma is in the process of closing one of its three private prisons, Cimarron Correctional Facility, as its prison population declines. The article examines the pros and cons of private prisons, the challenges of phasing them out, and the role of criminal justice reform in the process.
Book Ban Disputes Roiled These Oklahoma Communities. Here's …
WEBSep 29, 2022 · The web page reports on the controversies over school library books in Stillwater, Tulsa, Norman and Bristow, a rural community near Tulsa. It mentions a state law that requires school libraries to reflect community standards and a national list of banned books by PEN America.
Why Are You Running? Oklahoma Candidates Say Why They’re in …
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Nick Archer. Running for: State House District 55 (Elk City, Sayre, Cheyenne) . Party: Republican. Why they’re running: “I’ve been the mayor of Elk City for the last two terms and District 55 has an open seat this year, so it felt like the right time to take that step.I think rural health care is important, especially to our smaller communities in western Oklahoma.
Questions Linger on Dismissal of Charges in Hofmeister Case
WEBAug 2, 2017 · Hofmeister’s case was the first such prosecution in Oklahoma. Attorney Blau bemoaned the lack of legal clarity on the issue. “There’s almost zero guidance from either the statutes or the case law in terms of what’s involved in collusion,” he said, adding that candidates and organizations don’t know what they can and can’t do.
How Oklahoma Lawmakers Have Loosened Gun Regulations the …
WEBJun 3, 2022 · As lawmakers moved to loosen gun regulations, Oklahoma’s firearms mortality rate increased 31.8% between 2014 and 2020, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics. Gun deaths from homicides, suicides and accidental discharges are included in the firearms mortality rate. At 20.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, Oklahoma ...
Pay or Your Son Dies - Oklahoma Watch
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Oklahoma inmates’ families extorted by inside gangs. by Ruby Topalian August 20, 2024. Cynthia stares at a pile of the Green Dot reloadable debit cards that accumulated over seven years of extortion. That pile is a portion of the hundreds of cards Cynthia has purchased. She said most of the time she loaded $250 on them and would often need to ...
Tracking Key Legislation as Oklahoma's 2022 Legislative Session …
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · Oklahoma Watch provides tips and resources on how to track and monitor bills in the 2022 legislative session. Read about election and voting-related bills, the state budget process, and other news stories from the Capitol.
Inside A Potentially One-Sided Race for State Superintendent
WEBJan 10, 2022 · Non-members can attend by being sponsored by a member. The focus is on preparing candidates for state-level offices and school board races, as well as how to volunteer for a campaign. For more information, call OEA at (405) 523-4310. Jennifer Palmer has been a reporter with Oklahoma Watch since 2016 and covers education.
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