A scorecard for criminal justice reform in 2018
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Ben Botkin of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms. It has been...
Overnight at the OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital
STILLWATER — It’s barely 6:30 p.m. when a sobbing woman runs in cradling a small, dark-furred scruff of a dog.
No words are spoken, but...
Editorial: Shuffle onward, Oklahoma
Oklahomans are good at making do with less than they would like to have. Call it a historical holdover seared into Okie genetics by the...
Letter: Will sell my spirit and soul for food
To the editors:
Most Saturday mornings since last June, I've been going to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, a huge warehouse that collects enormous quantities...
In wake of tax chill, reforms ‘absolutely should be considered’
As quickly as the Step Up Oklahoma coalition launched at the start of 2018, it phased down Tuesday with a one-paragraph press release hours...
OKCPS 2017 Statistical Abstract: Three takeaways
The OKCPS 2017 Statistical Abstract is out (and embedded at the end of this article).
As we already knew, the state’s shift to higher standards produced a...
SQ 788: Medical marijuana bills address language, scope
As voters prepare to decide June 26 whether Oklahoma should allow the growth, distribution and use of medical marijuana, lawmakers have already begun to...
Letter: Oklahoma’s ‘disgraceful band of hypocrites’
To the editors:
I couldn't agree more with Mr. Savage's Feb. 9 commentary regarding Oklahoma's congressional delegation. They are a disgraceful band of hypocrites touting family...
David Holt elected Oklahoma City mayor; Murdock wins SD 27
Sen. David Holt (R-OKC) has been elected as Oklahoma City's next mayor. He will succeed Mayor Mick Cornett, for whom Holt served as chief...
Teachers to lawmakers: ‘Where’s the better plan?’
For teachers, the goal of a rally Monday to raise educator salaries by $5,000 was not just for themselves but for their students.
“If kids...
