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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Oklahoma Watch reporters covered six important stories over the holidays. Here are the summaries and links.

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The Pardon and Parole Board may only consider medical parole if the Department of Corrections director requests it. Pending legislation could change that.

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Emotions flared and patience was tested as Oklahoma County District Court Judge Amy Palumbo granted Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s effort to intervene in a State Farm hail case that has raised ire in Oklahoma.

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Rep. Jim Shaw’s “Save Oklahoma Plan,” a seven-point conservative agenda, is gaining traction ahead of the 2026 elections. It focuses on issues like taxpayer-funded lobbying, anti-renewable energy policies and turnpikes, earning endorsements from several Republican statewide candidates and grassroots groups.

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Critics say new laws proposed by the insurance department ignore pervasive and sustained outrage over skyrocketing homeowners rates and would make it more difficult for policyholders to fight back.

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Following a pandemic-era decline, the state’s prison population has ticked up every year since 2023.

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High school students at Vanguard Academy in Broken Arrow spent a semester researching homelessness and working with community partners across Tulsa. Their projects included a food drive, coat drive and an educational video.

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The Oklahoma Ethics Commission voted unanimously on Friday to restore public access to the state’s online campaign finance database and seek legal action against a software developer that failed to deliver on a revamped system.

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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 Illinois scandal where State Farm settled for $250 million after being accused of funneling $4 million to influence a Supreme Court justice.

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