Headlines for Tuesday, March 21, 2017:
A State Senator accused of child prostitution says he plans to resign by Wednesday. (NewsOK)
Lawmakers pass bills to reduce prison population. (NewsOK)
Senate passes bill allowing bonds for charter schools. (NewsOK)
State Senate passes a bill allowing out of school suspension for third through fifth graders. (Shawnee News-Star)
In anticipation of more budget cuts, Oklahoma City Public schools’ superintendent proposes closing five schools to save money. (NewsOK)
Tulsa schools brace for $12M in cuts next year. (Tulsa World)
Trump’s budget proposal puts food for Oklahoma’s children at risk. (Journal Record)
Oklahoma lawmaker announces retirement at the end of the session. (NewsOK)
Osage Nation approves same-sex marriage. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma Highway Patrol denies endorsements of sheriff candidate Mike Christian. (NewsOK)
A federal jury says Tulsa Jail staff inaction led to an inmate’s death. (Tulsa World)
Utility bills are changing for some Oklahoma customers. (Journal Record)
Oklahoma airlines gear up for summer travel. (Journal Record)
Even without Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors easily handle the Thunder. (NewsOK)
