Oklahoma Watch
Sealed Records, 11-Minute Hearings, Hidden Conflicts: Inside Oklahoma's Broken Guardianship System
Oklahoma's guardianship system is failing the vulnerable people it is meant to protect, marked by sealed records, compressed hearings, undisclosed conflicts of interest and judges without adequate…
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2mIs it legal to lower the minimum wage in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's minimum wage could see a massive hike to $15 by 2029 if SQ 382 passes. Learn the complex relationship between state and federal labor laws.
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2mDo 70% of immigrants deported from ICE custody have pending criminal charges or criminal convictions, as Sen. Mullin claimed?
This report challenges claims regarding immigrant criminality, revealing that most deportees lack criminal convictions and that only a small fraction of cases are based on alleged criminal activity.
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2mIs Oklahoma No. 3 in the nation for law enforcement turning people over to ICE?
Oklahoma ranks among the highest in ICE arrest rates nationally as new legislation seeks to mandate local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities through 287(g) agreements.
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2mAre Oklahoma lawmakers considering a bill that would allow the Attorney General to sue anyone who aids a minor in obtaining gender-affirming care out of state?
HB 3130 seeks to criminalize referring minors for gender-affirming care, expanding restrictions to mental health professionals and prohibiting state-funded facilities from providing such care to adults.
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8mNicotine Products in Oklahoma Prisons Raise Revenue, Public Health Concerns
Citing a persistent problem with contraband tobacco, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections started selling e-cigarettes to prisoners this month. Public health experts said the decision could lead to medical costs for taxpayers.