Headlines for Wednesday, July 5, 2017:
Congressman Markwayne Mullin breaks pledge to run for a fourth term. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma receives an “F” in workplace safety from a National Advocacy Group.(NewsOK)
Oklahoma’s AG sues drug manufacturers for connection to the state’s opioid epidemic. (KGOU)
Two lawmakers call for interim studies on wind farms’ impact on military flight training. (Tulsa World)
In an unexpected turn of events, criminal justice advocates agree with the movement’s most public opponent: Rep. Scott Biggs. (Journal Record)
Professional sports tickets now cost a little more than they did last week. (KOSU)
State law restricting grants to some colleges faces a lawsuit (Tulsa World)
A royalties owner files a lawsuit against one of the state’s largest oil companies. (Journal Record)
Simple drug possession charges are now misdemeanors instead of felonies. (Oklahoma Watch)
Surge in juvenile robberies keeps Tulsa police busy. (Tulsa World)
State officials want tighter regulations on massage parlors. (NewsOK)
“Warrant Independence” in Tulsa starts today. (Tulsa World)
OKC schools look to increase security amid vandalism. (NewsOK)
Nonprofits and school groups turn to fireworks to raise money. (Journal Record)
Halliburton promises to keep Tulsa workforce after purchasing Summit ESP. (Tulsa World)
Off-track betting hits the web. (Journal Record)
The Oklahoma Lottery is restructuring games to have bigger prizes and higher odds of winning. (NewsOK)
Increased demand moves an OKC record company to a larger space. (Journal Record)
State makes changes to crack down on blue-green algae. (Journal Record)
