Long Story Short Oklahoma Watch

Reporter Paul Monies investigated efforts by lawmakers to boost pensions for police officers. Heather Warlick covered Oklahoma’s new anti-camping law and its clash with local homeless initiatives. Ruby Topalian talks on the primary election for McCurtain County Sheriff.

Jennifer Palmer on a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court over two books in Edmond school libraries. Jake Ramsey on the exponential increase in dark money spending in Oklahoma elections. Jennifer on an executive order issued by the governor, targeting agency spending on public promotions. Ted Strueli hosts.

Oklahoma Watch summer interns Jake Ramsey, Jessica Pearce and Ruby Topalian introduce themselves, talk about what interests them in journalism and what they hope to cover this summer. Jennifer Palmer hosts.

Keaton Ross talks about how several bills passed this session will impact Oklahomans. He also covers the criminal and legal woes of four correctional officers who ordered the assault of a state prisoner. Heather Warlick discusses the 2024 Point in Time numbers for Oklahoma City's homeless population.

Heather Warlick discusses an unusually heavy eviction docket at the OKCounty District Courthouse. Paul Monies on how he found that GOP lawmakers had funded a new incentive for the oil and gas industry. Paul and Ted Streuli discuss the OSDE PR contract. Ted Streuli hosts.

Jennifer Palmer has been following the rare opposition to an agency’s proposed rule changes happening between lawmakers and the DoE. Paul Monies on the fallout from a 2022 law that forbids state pension funds, agencies and local governments from doing business with big banks thought to be boycotting the energy industry. Heather Warlick reported on an eviction case in which a man was evicted from his home for the alleged actions of another person. Ted Streuli hosts.