Barbara Hoberock
Senior Reporter, Oklahoma Voice-
A state panel on Wednesday approved raises for future statewide elected officials totaling more than $500,000. -
The benchmarks are a part of an agreement to begin providing timely competency restoration for indigent defendants. -
About 280 new laws took effect Saturday, including an income tax cut. -
A state panel on Tuesday voted to keep lawmakers’ base pay the same, but left the door cracked to reconsider that decision next month. -
OKLAHOMA CITY – A recent state law meant to provide some abuse victims sentencing relief in criminal cases may need tweaking, two of the measure’s authors said. -
A panel has recommended all Oklahoma judges receive a 17.58% salary hike. -
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s removal of homeless camps in Tulsa will be an ongoing process and could expand to other areas of the state, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol official said Tuesday. -
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office acknowledges that there were discussions about a plea deal with Richard Glossip but said no formalized agreement was reached. -
Alicia Stroble had sought a tax exemption for years 2017, 2018, and 2019, saying she was exempt because she was a Muscogee (Creek) Nation member, worked for the tribe and lived on her tribes’ land. -
A legal challenge is expected after Gov. Kevin signed a measure that puts more restrictions on the process voters use to get issues on the ballot.
