Oklahoma Watch · Utility Shock, Housing Protections and Juvenile Murder Laws Andrea Eger breaks down what is driving the massive spike in Oklahomans’ electricity bills, while Jake Ramsey examines the lack of legal recourse for tenants dealing with negligent landlords failing to provide essential services. Plus, Brenna Witchey details Oklahoma’s controversial felony murder doctrine, which […] The…
Oklahoma Watch · Fact-Checking the Debate, Title IX Resistance and Tenant Fallout Keaton Ross discusses Oklahoma Watch’s fact-check of the August 3 debate between Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond, while Jennifer Palmer looks into an Oklahoma high school’s resistance to following federal laws such as Title IX. Jake Ramsey details the fallout […] The post…
Oklahoma Watch · Cedar Lake Disputes, County Bail Disparities and Funding Native Success Paul Monies shares how Cedar Lake residents are pointing blame at a wealthy, politically connected neighbor over severe local water problems, while Maya Henry examines the stark differences in bail schedules across 25 Oklahoma counties. Plus, Brenna Witchey breaks down new coverage […] The post Cedar Lake…
Oklahoma Watch · AI Schools, Ballot Initiatives, and Serial Evictors Maya Henry dives into Alpha School, an expensive, controversial private school system coming to Oklahoma this fall that relies on AI with zero teachers. Reporter Andrea Eger breaks down an upcoming August 25 ballot initiative facing Oklahoma voters. Plus, Jake Ramsey exposes an out-of-state corporate […] The post AI Schools,…
Oklahoma Watch · Candidate Attendance, Residency Disputes, and Apartment Agony Paul Monies examines a Republican gubernatorial candidate’s surprising board attendance record, while reporter J.C. Hallman breaks down the legal questions surrounding an Insurance Commissioner candidate's swift state residency swap. Plus, Jake Ramsey details severe property mismanagement at Vesta Realty and how it’s…
Oklahoma Watch · Voter ID Measures, Campaign Funds for Parents and the Insurance Wildfire Keaton Ross breaks down State Question 846, a proposed constitutional amendment on voter identification in Oklahoma. Maya Henry looks into a little-known campaign funding rule that could make running for office more accessible for parents. J.C. Hallman joins to discuss two […] The post Voter ID Measures,…
Oklahoma Watch · Edmond School Job Cuts, Medicaid Shortfalls and A Expiring Law Andrea Eger reveals how Edmond Public Schools renewed several administrator contracts only to eliminate their positions weeks later. Plus, Paul Monies reports on lower Medicaid payment estimates for Oklahoma hospitals, and summer intern Maya Henry breaks down the consequences of the expiration […] The post Edmond…
Oklahoma Watch · Supreme Court Climax, Bail Scams, and AI Data Centers J.C. Hallman discusses the climax of the State Farm and Hursh saga following a major Supreme Court ruling, while intern Maya Henry investigates a surge in bail scams that victims say law enforcement is failing to adequately address. Plus, Stephen Martin details how […] The post Long Story Short: Supreme Court Climax, Bail…
Oklahoma Watch · Outside Political Money & Oklahoma’s Frozen AI Legislation Keaton Ross and summer intern Maya Henry track a historic flood of outside political spending and targeted ad campaigns shaking up the June 16 primary elections. Plus, as states push forward with artificial intelligence laws despite federal warnings, reporter Andrea Eger reveals why nearly […] The post Long Story Short:…
Oklahoma Watch · Helter Smelter, Jail Visitations and Norman's Homelessness Crisis Andrea Eger heads to Inola to find the local residents who actually want a controversial $4 billion aluminum smelter built in their town. Plus, Jennifer Palmer and Maya Henry investigate a major shift in how Oklahoma county jails handle inmate visitations, and Jake Ramsey […] The post Long Story Short: Helter…