Oklahoma will use nitrogen to carry out death sentences in wake of execution drug shortages
“We can no longer sit on the sidelines and wait for drugs,” says Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter.
In endless state budget crisis, Todd Lamb sticks to no-tax increase stance
Lamb’s no-tax increase campaign has played well with business leaders, and he’s has received ample support from the energy industry including political action committees backed by some of the state’s largest oil and gas companies.
Criminal justice advocates troubled by lack of details surrounding reform measures
Oklahoma corrections officials have warned the state’s prison population will grow by 25 percent over the next 10 years, costing the state a projected $2 billion.
Judge defends jailing woman who talked in courtroom
Washington County District Judge Curtis DeLapp said the woman was combative during a court hearing for her boyfriend and continued to be disruptive outside the courtroom, and even after he told her to leave the courthouse.
Connie Johnson hopes to ride a green wave to victory in Democratic primary
A state question on medical marijuana is a boon for gubernatorial candidate Connie Johnson.
Headed to Tulsa to advocate for medical marijuana, Colorado scholar, activist instead arrested by OHP
The trooper reported finding a large quantity of marijuana in the rental vehicle, but Regina Nelson said she felt targeted by law enforcement because of her Colorado license plate.
Following criminal justice reform, felony drug distribution cases on the rise in some parts of Oklahoma
Criminal justice reform advocate Kris Steele has long been concerned that some prosecutors would do an end-around the state’s new misdemeanor drug possession law by charging more people with felony drug distribution instead.
Oklahoma lawmakers got lots of ‘birthday’ presents from lobbyists last year
Prior to a new law going into effect, lobbyists gave state lawmakers tens of thousands of dollars in items earmarked as “birthday gifts,” though the lawmakers’ birthdays were often months away.
