Oklahoma Health Department Refuses to Share County-Level Measles Data
Oklahoma’s refusal to share county-level measles data during outbreaks has sparked concerns from health experts, including Dr. George Monks, who argues the data is crucial for public safety. The state’s stance contrasts with how it handles other diseases like West Nile.
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Attorney General: Only the DOC Director Can Refer Prisoners For Medical Parole
The Pardon and Parole Board may only consider medical parole if the Department of Corrections director requests it. Pending legislation…
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Judge Allows Attorney General to Intervene in State Farm Hail Lawsuit
Emotions flared and patience was tested as Oklahoma County District Court Judge Amy Palumbo granted Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s effort…
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Freshman GOP Lawmaker Finds Statewide Backers For Save Oklahoma Plan
Rep. Jim Shaw’s “Save Oklahoma Plan,” a seven-point conservative agenda, is gaining traction ahead of the 2026 elections. It focuses…
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Too Little, Too Late, Too Weak: Critics React to Proposed Insurance Legislation
Critics say new laws proposed by the insurance department ignore pervasive and sustained outrage over skyrocketing homeowners rates and would…
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Oklahoma’s Prison Population Climbed in 2025
Following a pandemic-era decline, the state’s prison population has ticked up every year since 2023.
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Inside a High School Project Tackling Homelessness
High school students at Vanguard Academy in Broken Arrow spent a semester researching homelessness and working with community partners across…
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Oklahoma’s Campaign Finance Database is Back Online
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission voted unanimously on Friday to restore public access to the state’s online campaign finance database and…
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State Farm Dodged Billions in 2018 Settlement, Now Faces Fresh RICO Charges in Oklahoma
Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s petition charging State Farm with racketeering under Oklahoma’s version of the RICO laws is not the…
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Push Eviction Reform
Oklahoma legislators are proposing reforms to address the state’s high eviction rates, which particularly impact families with young students. Proposed…
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Trailer Park Owner Hikes Rents, Forces Tenants Into Rent-to-Own Deals
Tenants who live in Jordan Lee’s Tulsa-area trailer parks have a less-than-luxurious existence. They’re struggling with toilets that won’t flush,…
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Hochatown Fights for Its Own ZIP Code
Hochatown is one of more than 70 municipalities across 22 states that are lobbying Congress for their own ZIP codes…
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Department of Corrections Refuses to Release Body Camera Footage
The agency has spent millions to purchase the devices and store footage, but says it can’t release recordings due to…
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Five Political Storylines to Follow in 2025
Happy New Year! From far-reaching policy decisions to hotly contested elections, there promises to be no shortage of Oklahoma news to follow in 2026. Here’s a look at five political…
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First Watch: Stuff You Should Know
Oklahoma Watch reporters covered six important stories over the holidays. Here are the summaries and links.
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First Watch: Stuff You Should Know
Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a racketeering petition against State Farm on Dec. 4, alleging the insurer systematically pre-denies legitimate hail and wind damage claims. The case mirrors a 2012…
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Education Watch: With Smartphones Banned, Policymakers Look to Other Screens in Classrooms
This article was originally delivered to subscribers of our Education Watch newsletter. Sign up now to receive Education Watch directly in your inbox. Policymakers are looking to build on the success of…
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