Headlines for Thursday, July 23, 2015:
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford wants to cut funding for Planned Parenthood. (The Hill)
A new report ranks Oklahoma City’s roads as the 16th worst in the nation for large cities. (KOSU)
Oklahoma ranks second in heart disease deaths. (NewsOK)
Okmulgee and Muskogee county residents are dealing with flooding after the heavy rain. (News on 6)
As services diminish for the mentally ill in Oklahoma, jails are serving as institutions. (Oklahoma Watch)
Unveiling of Satanic statue for Oklahoma Capitol planned on Saturday. (Tulsa World)
White House examining increases in suspension and expulsion rates for minorities. (Oklahoma Watch)
Senators James Lankford introduces three regulatory reform bills. (Norman Transcript)
Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe wants to keep school lunches from increasing in price. (Tulsa World)
Former Lt. Gov. Askins wants more focus on foster children. (Oklahoma Watch)
Oil industry raises concerns of disposal well ban. (NewsOK)
Wind farm construction ramps up in Oklahoma. (NewsOK)
A disgruntled H&8th food truck vendor decides competition is good. (Journal Record)
After five years, a lawsuit over a denied open records request in Stillwater has ended. (Stillwater News Press)
Tulsa’s homeless get free eye care at day clinic. (Tulsa World)
The Cherokee Nation dedicates a new therapy center for children. (Muskogee Phoenix)
Plan for MAPS3 senior centers in OKC advances. (NewsOK)
The Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial receives a special donation. (KFOR)
