Headlines for Friday, July 7, 2017:
The State Senate strips leadership from a member accused of assaulting an Uber driver. (Tulsa World)
Painkiller prescriptions increase despite state efforts. (NewsOK)
State’s top prosecutor defends a university’s right to display religious symbols at its chapel. (NewsOK)
State budget cuts impact child abuse prevention in Oklahoma. (Journal Record)
Governor wants federal help in May storm damage. (NewsOK)
Congressman Steve Russell gets Democratic opponent. (NewsOK)
State Department of Environmental Quality issues an Air Quality Alert for central Oklahoma. (Fox25)
OKC School Administration makes final move out of headquarters. (NewsOK)
More large public trusts are buying self-storage companies. (Journal Record)
OG&E customers can expect an increase in bills. (NewsOK)
Oklahoma City is calling dibs on its catchy name for utilities lectures. (Journal Record)
Shawnee wants to increase visitors to its town. (Journal Record)
Bison license plates ready for cars. (Tulsa World)
A festival inspired by “Game of Thrones” is coming to the Cox Convention Center this weekend. (OkieGeek Podcast)
Food Safety? There’s an app for that from OSU. (NewsOK)
