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Oklahoma News Report
April 21, 2010 (28:30)
The Oklahoma House has rejected a bill that would have charged a heath access fee of health insurance companies to fund the states Insure Oklahoma plan. Insure Oklahoma is the states effort to expand health care coverage to the uninsured. More warnings today for state lawmakers of what will happen if 10% or higher budget cuts continue into fiscal year 2011. District Attorney's from around the state are warning that such cuts compromise public safety. Mental health officials warn that ongoing budget cuts will send up to 5,000 more inmates to state prisons and increase the suicide rate. In-Depth tonight we discuss the rules for the newest stimulus act program, rebates for buying new energy efficient home appliances.
Originally broadcast on April 21, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 19, 2010 (28:40)
A special report on the anniversary ceremony. A re-broadcast of the original Oklahoma New Report coverage of the attack. A live interview with Charles Newcomb, the OETA reporter on the scene that day. Discussion with an Oklahoman who was just a child the day of the bombing and lost a family member in what remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in the nation's history. How Oklahoma school children learn now about the attack and what will change under a new state law.
Originally broadcast on April 19, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 19, 1995 (3:24)
Excerpt from coverage of the bombing of the Murrah Building in Oklahoma City
Originally broadcast on April 19, 1995
Oklahoma News Report
April 5, 2010 (30:01)
Governor Brad Henry has been busy signing into law, bills passed by the legislature. That has included three anti-abortion bills that were part of an earlier law that was struck down by the state Supreme Court. Furloughs and layoffs are now being considered for employees of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Court officials say if the cutback for next fiscal year matches those of this year, it will mean furlough days and reductions in force starting on July 1st. A new poll shows that more than 62-percent of Oklahomans trust the accuracy of reporting by local news media. Most Oklahomans still get their news from television. Oklahoma's economy is running like a car with a nail in one tire. The analogy offered by the Economic Development Generating Excellence policy board. We talk In-Depth on their conclusion that it is time to rethink economic development in the state. And we meet a 7-year old girl who set the record this year for selling the most Girl Scout Cookies-more than 5,000 boxes.
Originally broadcast on April 5, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 2, 2010 (30:00)
Attorney General Drew Edmondson is intervening in a judge's decision that left four girls in the custody of adoptive parents who were convicted of sexually abusing a fifth child. Governor Henry is one of 30 governors' across the country that received a letter from an anti-government group, demanding that he leave office within three days or be removed. The FBI says they do not see any security threat in the letters. The Oklahoma division of Disabled American Veterans offers a free transportation service to vets who for whatever reason are unable to get to V.A. Medical facilities for treatment. The group is now issuing a public request for volunteer drivers. We talk In-Depth about the service and their needs. In Business Today, a feature report on an Oklahoma company that is providing produce to thousands of stores in states across the country. An inside look at J-M Farms in Miami.
Originally broadcast on April 2, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 1, 2010 (30:01)
The House Rules Committee has put on hold a resolution calling for the Attorney General to file suit to stop the new health care law from taking effect. Senate staffers have now been told they will have to take 12 unpaid furlough days or take voluntary buyouts. Meanwhile, the House has a reported $4-million dollar bank account balance. At his town hall meeting in Pryor, U.S. Senator Tom Coburn talked to Angela Rosecrans about Ethics and IRS complaints filed against him over low rent he pays for accommodations where he and other lawmakers live. At issue are artificially low rental payments because the property is listed as a church. Legislative committees have given approval to a pair of bills involving guns. One would allow people with licenses to openly carry guns, the other would exempt Oklahoma made weapons and ammunition from federal regulation.
Originally broadcast on April 1, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
March 30, 2010 (30:01)
The discovery of the bodies of a missing 7-year old Oklahoma girl and her stepfather apparently closes the case of a double murder-suicide. Aja Johnson was kidnapped by Lester Hobbs in late January. Their bodies were found in a car outside of Norman on Monday. Leaders from several Oklahoma Indian tribes are meeting in Tulsa today, to begin discussions on how to foster better relations with the Federal Government. State Budget cuts are forcing the closure of 17 child guidance centers run by the state Health Department. The centers worked with children who have speech, hearing, behavioral and developmental problems. The Oklahoma Blood Institute issues an urgent plea for donors. The states blood supply is at a critically low level, now down to less than a 2-day supply. The President signs into law a bill that not only finalizes the health care overhaul but makes the government the lender for all college loans. We talk with an expert on what that means for students.
Originally broadcast on March 30, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
March 29, 2010 (28:39)
The Office of Juvenile Affairs is looking at layoffs and employee buyouts at the L.E. Rader center to deal with ongoing budget cuts. The agency is trying to reduce the number of juveniles at the center to about 70. Attorney General Drew Edmondson is calling upon Congresswoman Mary Fallin to ratchet down the rhetoric against the health care law pointing to vandalism and threats against members of congress. Fallin in a speech today promised to block the law from going into effect in Oklahoma. Both are candidates for governor. A federal judge has turned down a request for access to secret CIA documents on the Oklahoma City bombing. Roadside food vendors are becoming very common place around the state. Now local health departments are cracking down and shutting down many of those food stands for health violations.
Originally broadcast on March 29, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
March 26, 2010 (28:39)
33-year old highway patrol trooper Barry Rowland of Bixby has pleaded no contest to charges he kicked a handcuffed woman. Rowland received a one year deferred sentence and resigned from the OHP. Grandfield public schools are the latest to go to a four day school week to save money. The move will save the district about $100,000 in salaries and 20% more on utility and transportation bills. The CSpan civic bus makes a stop in Oklahoma to hand out awards for documentaries produced by young filmmakers at Jenks High School, including top honors for junior Crystal Kayiza. We talk In-Depth with the head of the Oklahoma Historical Society about the new Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture.
Originally broadcast on March 26, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
March 25, 2010 (28:40)
Several bills to further restrict abortions have cleared a Senate committee. The measures originally were part of a bill was struck down by the state Supreme Court because there were combined into one measure. Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee confirms that budget cuts will mean furloughs of senate staff probably after the end of the legislative session. A new report on the Oklahoma foster care system shows basic failures in caring for children who are victims of abuse or neglect. It was filed in an ongoing federal court lawsuit against DHS. Census officials are warning of a scam where people pass out bogus forms that ask for social security numbers. Six Oklahomans have reported finding the forms on their doorsteps.
Originally broadcast on March 25, 2010
