Oklahoma Watch · After Two Years of Debate, Schools Get Months to Ban Phones Paul Monies examined how school districts are addressing a new state law prohibiting cell phones in schools. Keaton Ross reported on why Oklahoma’s $74 million deal to outsource its prison food service operations was cancelled. Jake Ramsey reported on the speed […]| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch · Resignations and layoffs at the state’s largest online school Jennifer Palmer talks about the latest turmoil at Epic Charter Schools, the state’s largest online school. Keaton Ross on the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ $74 million deal to outsource its prison food service to a Florida-based company. J.C. Hallman reported on a medical […]| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch · Oklahoma Watch Files Transparency Lawsuit Against Education Department Paul Monies talks about a lawsuit Oklahoma Watch filed against OSDE. Keaton Ross breaks down several criminal justice measures that passed this session, from fines and fees reform to tougher sentencing laws. JC Hallman discusses a woman who was being held on an old […]| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch · Christian School’s Runoff Email Sparks Debate Over Partisan Lines Paul Monies looked into the fallout from an election email sent by a private religious school. Keaton Ross wrote about a successful effort to consolidate Oklahoma’s campaign finance document filing system. J.C. Hallman made some discoveries about legal disparities in rural parts of […]| Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch · Collaborative Financing to Fuel Tenant Right-to-Counsel Heather Warlick covered an announcement from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Impact Investing Collaborative regarding a partnership in financing Right-to-Counsel services for Oklahomans. Jennifer Palmer recently analyzed the state test scores for the 2023-2024 school year. Heather rejoins to talk about a mega-landlord with […]| Oklahoma Watch
