Headlines for Monday, April, 17, 2017:
State lawmakers are returning to the capitol today after losing one of their own over the weekend. (Tulsa World)
A measure designed to increase lottery funding for schools heads to the full Senate. (Tulsa World)
Bill to increase college credits allowed for high school students fails at the capitol. (NewsOK)
Lawmakers consider helping oil and gas industry with late royalty fees. (Journal Record)
Compared to other states, Oklahoma’s Rainy day Fund looks pretty good. (NewsOK)
Lawmakers feel the tone at town hall meetings has changed. (Tulsa World)
An Oklahoma Congressman remains a contender for the top job at NASA. (Tulsa World)
Nearly 20 inmates have died in just about 15 months. (NewsOK)
The Department of Human Services is reviewing its drug policies after infant deaths. (NewsOK)
Tulsa schools slated for closure received millions in voter approved funds. (Tulsa World)
Talihina VA hospital puts referrals on 90-day hold. (NewsOK)
A wind power developer and a western Oklahoma town are getting ready for battle in court. (Journal Record)
A new fee on developers to raise revenue for Oklahoma City gets mixed reaction. (Journal Record)
Office vacancies in OKC grows at start of 2017. (Journal Record)
The Thunder gets hit hard on the first game of the playoffs. (NewsOK)
