Oklahoma Losing Out on $150 Million in Tax Revenue
The second part of a special KOSU report finds $150 million in taxes Oklahoma can’t collect because of Cushing’s glut of oil.
OSU Pres. Granted Authority to Switch Conferences
OSU Pres. Burns Hargis can pursue OSU joining another conference, if he wants to.
Water Study Goes to Lawmakers
A joint legislative committee on water in the state got to hear from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board on the draft of a five-year study.
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.
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.
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.
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