Oklahoma Restores Voting Rights For Felons, But Not So Fast
WEBNov 1, 2020 · An Oklahoma Watch analysis of Department of Corrections data found 427, or 81% of the commutation recipients, are not in prison or on parole. An analysis of voter registration data found just 25 of these 427 people, or 5.9%, are registered to vote. Many of the 427 are in the same situation as Alexander — under no state supervision but still ...
Tablets and Video Calls Are Coming To Oklahoma Prisons. But at …
WEBFeb 23, 2021 · Securus spokesperson Jade Trombotta said in an email that inmates will receive free tablets this spring and gain access to video calls by the fall. A 20-minute video call will cost $5.95, about $2 more than a 20-minute phone call. The tablets run a modified version of Android and can only access content approved by JPay, a subsidiary of Securus.
How Oklahoma Lawmakers Have Loosened Gun Regulations the …
WEBJun 3, 2022 · As lawmakers moved to loosen gun regulations, Oklahoma’s firearms mortality rate increased 31.8% between 2014 and 2020, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics. Gun deaths from homicides, suicides and accidental discharges are included in the firearms mortality rate. At 20.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, Oklahoma ...
Why Are You Running? Oklahoma Candidates Say Why They’re in …
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Nick Archer. Running for: State House District 55 (Elk City, Sayre, Cheyenne) . Party: Republican. Why they’re running: “I’ve been the mayor of Elk City for the last two terms and District 55 has an open seat this year, so it felt like the right time to take that step.I think rural health care is important, especially to our smaller communities in western Oklahoma.
The Impact of Oklahoma's Latest Red Wave - Oklahoma Watch
WEBNov 4, 2020 · Overall, Trump finished with a result that closely matched his 2016 showing in Oklahoma. The 65.37% of the vote he won this year is up slightly compared to his 65.32% win in 2016. This time, however, with turnout substantially higher through the state, he came away with more overall votes. A total of 1,018,870 Oklahomans voted for the president ...
Ten Criminal Justice Bills Worth Tracking This Legislative Session
WEBJan 28, 2022 · Bills aimed at easing the reentry process for Oklahomans incarcerated received strong bipartisan support in 2021. The Senate and House unanimously voted to enact the Sarah Stitt Act, which directs the Department of Corrections to ensure prisoners obtain state-issued identification cards prior to their release.Both chambers passed House Bill 1795, which modifies when a driver’s license can be ...
Oklahoma Domestic Violence Reports Reach Highest Level in 20 …
WEBSep 17, 2021 · That suggests more incidents of violence are responsible for the climbing numbers, advocates said. Nearly 7 out of every 1,000 Oklahomans experienced domestic violence last year. Tulsa County saw the highest rate of abuse with nearly 13 out of every 1,000 residents reporting domestic abuse. 2020 domestic violence rates by county.
Tracking Key Legislation as Oklahoma's 2022 Legislative Session …
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · Tracking Key Legislation as Oklahoma’s 2022 Legislative Session Kicks Off. by Trevor Brown February 7, 2022 Updated February 9, 2022. Individuals gathered outside of the House Chamber to watch a live stream of Gov. Kevin Stitt's State of the State address on Feb. 1, 2021. Fewer people were allowed into the …
Oklahoma State Auditor Q&A: ‘I Believe People Own the …
WEBMar 14, 2022 · Oklahoma Watch is marking Sunshine Week (March 13-19) with a series of stories promoting open government. “I believe people own the government and government entities are just stewards of the people’s checkbook. And my role is to go and make sure those checkbooks are in order,” Byrd said. She brings a “rural girl” perspective from ...
Oklahoma City Mental Health Emergencies Outpace Police Trained …
WEBOct 5, 2020 · Oklahoma City police Capt. Jeffery Pierce has made a career of answering those calls. Now, he’s training a team of officers to identify and respond to people with mental illness. And Pierce’s team can’t keep up. Oklahoma City police answered 19,658 mental health calls in 2019, reports obtained by Oklahoma Watch and State Impact show.