DHS Head Steps Down After 14 Years

A state agency with more than 7,200 employees and a $2.2 billion budget is losing its director after several years of controversy including the deaths of three children.

Pets, No Longer Forgotten, As Final Days Approach for Their Owner

A hospice program in Oklahoma, and nationwide, gets care for pets and reunites them with their owners as end draws near.

Sports Capture Readers, But Are Far From Sure Thing

Newspapers find sports sells, but face competition from blogs.

Mayor Cornett Looks at the State of OKC

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett used his State of the City address to tell members of the business community he has every reason to be optimistic about the future.

House GOP Set for More Reforms

House Republicans hold the first of three press conferences to go in depth on their legislative agenda in the upcoming session.

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OK Applying for New Education Grant

Governor Fallin, Superintendent Janet Barresi and Education Secretary Phyllis Hudecki are applying for a new Race to the Top grant this time dealing with Early Childhood Education.

Controversy Over Political Website

The Oklahoma Democratic Party is calling on an investigation by the IRS of Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello and his website “Parity in Oklahoma”

Considering New Liquor Laws

A task force of lawmakers and business leaders held their first task force Monday on to look at the possibility of allowing grocery stores to carry wine and high-point beer.

OK Parks Facing Closure

All seven state parks scheduled to close this summer due to budget cuts will remain open, many with the support of local governments.

DHS Supervisor in Deal Case Officially Fired

A former Department of Human Services supervisor in the case of 5-year-old Serenity Deal who died last June says there are systemic problems with the agency.

Oklahoma and the New Health Care Law

Oklahoma lawmakers held their first joint task force on the Federal Health Care Law which was passed by Congress last year.

Reducing Recidivism in OK

A national expert on criminal justice reform comes to Oklahoma to discuss ways to reduce recidivism in state prisons.

DHS Investigation in Serenity Deal Case

The State Department of Human Services is wrapping up an investigation of employees who were suspended after the death of a five-year-old early in the summer.

Accused Lawmakers Seek Immunity

The State Supreme Court is looking into a case which would allow lawmakers to be immune from felony prosecution while performing legislative duties.

Construction Projects Ready if Jobs Bill Passes

The State Secretary of Transportation says he is ready to go with construction projects if the President’s job bill moves through Congress.

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