Headlines for Wednesday, March 22, 2017:
Oklahoma ranks fourth worst in infant mortality. (NewsOK)
Governor Fallin commends the Senate on bills to reduce state prison populations. (NewsOK)
Bill to further restrict abortions passes House. (Tulsa World)
Bill heading to Senate expands legalization of marijuana extract. (Journal Record)
Family leave bill passes Senate in second attempt. (NewsOK)
A plan to increase cigarette taxes in Oklahoma is getting pushed back to April at the State Capitol. (KOSU)
Senate approves measure to move veterans’ center out of Talihina. (Tulsa World)
The state Senate passes a bill giving counties the option to allow retail liquor stores to be open for business on Sundays. (NewsOK)
Representatives pass several bills in late evening session. (Tulsa World)
Concerns grow among Tribes overs cuts to health care with plans to repeal and replace Obamacare. (Journal Record)
Candidates to lead OKC School Board oppose closure plan. (NewsOK)
OK energy sector shows signs of continued growth. (NewsOK)
Donations provide early help for wildfire victims. (Journal Record)
Study shows more employers searching for college graduates. (NewsOK)
Construction around OKC Wheeler Ferris Wheel begins in June. (NewsOK)
OSU star point guard plans to join the NBA draft. (NewsOK)
