Oklahoma Officials Endorse Nitrogen Executions As ‘Humane,’ But Some Medical Experts Aren’t Sure
Oklahoma officials hold up nitrogen gas suicide attempts and accidents up as evidence of the gas’ effects.
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April 19, 2018
April 13, 2018
Senate Follows House, Expands Stand Your Ground To Places of Worship
The state Legislature is moving to guard Oklahomans in places of worship from prosecution if they use deadly force to defend themselves during religious services.
Senate Follows House, Expands Stand Your Ground To Places of Worship
The state Legislature is moving to guard Oklahomans in places of worship from prosecution if they use deadly force to defend themselves during religious services.
April 5, 2018
Other State Workers Feel Ignored As Teacher Walkout Continues
The Oklahoma teacher walkout and educators’ demands for more school funding dominates the news. It’s unclear if lawmakers are willing to meet those demands and quell daily protests. One lingering question: If schools get more money, what happens to other state agencies and workers who need funding, too?
Other State Workers Feel Ignored As Teacher Walkout Continues
The Oklahoma teacher walkout and educators’ demands for more school funding dominates the news. It’s unclear if lawmakers are willing to meet those demands and quell daily protests. One lingering question: If schools get more money, what happens to other state agencies and workers who need funding, too?
April 3, 2018
During Walkout Oklahoma City Police Lookout For Schools
Police Sgt. Jeff Crawford is breaking his routine. He’s leaving the office and climbing into his squad car because Oklahoma City Public Schools teachers and supporters are rallying at the state Capitol to demand more school funding. Crawford is a school resource officer who normally works out of Douglass Mid-High School. He has left his [...]
During Walkout Oklahoma City Police Lookout For Schools
Police Sgt. Jeff Crawford is breaking his routine. He’s leaving the office and climbing into his squad car because Oklahoma City Public Schools teachers and supporters are rallying at the state Capitol to demand more school funding. Crawford is a school resource officer who normally works out of Douglass Mid-High School. He has left his [...]
March 22, 2018
Faith And Firearms: Oklahoma Churches And Legislators Grapple With Security In Age Of Mass Shooters
Churchgoers are flocking to training classes led by state security experts and considering carrying guns. At the same time, state lawmakers are considering legislation to extend legal protections to worshipers who use lethal force.
Faith And Firearms: Oklahoma Churches And Legislators Grapple With Security In Age Of Mass Shooters
Churchgoers are flocking to training classes led by state security experts and considering carrying guns. At the same time, state lawmakers are considering legislation to extend legal protections to worshipers who use lethal force.
March 16, 2018
Oklahoma Plans To Resume Executions With Nitrogen Gas
Oklahoma wants to start executing prisoners again and officials want to use nitrogen gas. Oklahoma would be the first state to use nitrogen for an execution. The state ordered a moratorium on executions in October 2015 after major problems with three lethal injections.
Oklahoma Plans To Resume Executions With Nitrogen Gas
Oklahoma wants to start executing prisoners again and officials want to use nitrogen gas. Oklahoma would be the first state to use nitrogen for an execution. The state ordered a moratorium on executions in October 2015 after major problems with three lethal injections.
March 6, 2018
Fallin and DAs Champion Criminal Justice Legislation, But Reform Advocates Are Asking What The Bills Do
Gov. Mary Fallin on Monday announced a compromise between district attorneys and Republican lawmakers on six bills they say will reduce Oklahoma’s prison population while maintaining public safety. One criminal justice reform advocacy group is criticizing the timing of the announcement because the bills’ language still hasn’t been made public.
Fallin and DAs Champion Criminal Justice Legislation, But Reform Advocates Are Asking What The Bills Do
Gov. Mary Fallin on Monday announced a compromise between district attorneys and Republican lawmakers on six bills they say will reduce Oklahoma’s prison population while maintaining public safety. One criminal justice reform advocacy group is criticizing the timing of the announcement because the bills’ language still hasn’t been made public.
February 15, 2018
One Way To Relieve Overcrowded Prisons: Make Lock-Up A Last Resort For Probation Violations
Oklahoma’s prisons are bursting at the seams. A state task force charged with reforming the state’s justice system discovered that thousands of new inmates are locked up for violating the terms of their probation. To slow prison growth, the group recommended making prison a last resort for probation and parole violators.
One Way To Relieve Overcrowded Prisons: Make Lock-Up A Last Resort For Probation Violations
Oklahoma’s prisons are bursting at the seams. A state task force charged with reforming the state’s justice system discovered that thousands of new inmates are locked up for violating the terms of their probation. To slow prison growth, the group recommended making prison a last resort for probation and parole violators.
January 25, 2018
Why Oklahoma Has No Misdemeanor Drug Courts, Even Though The Law Allows Them
Twenty years is a long time to live with a drug addiction, but Rachel Wachel has done it. She tends bar, has a house and a car — and calls herself a functioning addict.
Why Oklahoma Has No Misdemeanor Drug Courts, Even Though The Law Allows Them
Twenty years is a long time to live with a drug addiction, but Rachel Wachel has done it. She tends bar, has a house and a car — and calls herself a functioning addict.