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politics reporter @TheOklahoman_ | formerly: @oudaily, @tulsaworld

Joined December 2018
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Oklahoma Republican runoffs put Freedom Caucus’ future at stake oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Oklahoma Republican runoffs put Freedom Caucus’ future at stake

Oklahoma’s Aug. 25 legislative runoffs could reshape the GOP’s power balance as Freedom Caucus incumbents face more moderate challengers.

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Oklahoma's GOP primary becomes next test of Trump's influence oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Oklahoma's GOP primary becomes next test of Trump's influence

As Republicans nationwide look to President Donald Trump, Oklahoma voters may signal the clearest test yet of the president’s endorsement power.

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Mel Curth speaks out on OU essay debate in her first media interview oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Mel Curth speaks out on OU essay debate in her first media interview

In her first interview, Mel Curth spoke with The Oklahoman about Samantha Fulnecky's essay on gender norms that sparked a national debate.

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Gov. Stitt picks in-law for tourism board, then withdraws nomination oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Gov. Stitt picks in-law for tourism board, then withdraws nomination

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt withdrew his sister-in-law's appointment to the state tourism commission after The Oklahoman's inquiry.

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Dems, Oklahoma Freedom Caucus derail GOP push for August state question oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Dems, Oklahoma Freedom Caucus derail GOP push for August state question

Senate Democrats and members of the Freedom Caucus united to block an August ballot plan, stalling GOP efforts to fast-track constitutional changes.

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Lawmaker accuses colleagues of being drunk while voting, files bill to ban alcohol on the job oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Lawmaker accuses colleagues of being drunk while voting, files bill to ban alcohol on the job

Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, said he filed Senate Bill 1640, which prohibits legislators from consuming and possessing alcohol while on duty.

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OU grad students seek apology, protection for instructor in essay debate oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

OU grad students seek apology, protection for instructor in essay debate

Members of the OU Graduate Student Senate are asking for OU's support and defense of the graduate teaching assistant.

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OU decides whether Samantha Fulnecky's failing grade on viral essay will count oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

OU decides whether Samantha Fulnecky's failing grade on viral essay will count

The decision comes as the essay continues to ignite a nationwide debate over academic freedom and free speech.

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America's opioid epidemic has been a prolonged public health crisis. But another crisis is afoot in rehab facilities. @StateImpactOK's @jilliantaylor__ spoke with journalist @shoeshine about how the industry chased profits over patients: bit.ly/48cU5AX

New book details impacts of drug rehabilitation industry on patients, inspired by story in Oklahoma

America’s opioid epidemic has been a prolonged public health crisis, resulting in countless overdose deaths and billions in settlement funds from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

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Oklahoma mom working without pay says shutdown has left her broke and exhausted oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Oklahoma mom working without pay says shutdown has left her broke and exhausted

The mother hasn't received a paycheck in more than three weeks because of the shutdown. Still, she's required to work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days.

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Lobbyists spent hundreds of thousands in Oklahoma's legislative session. Here's where the money went oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Lobbyists spent hundreds of thousands in Oklahoma's legislative session. Here's where the money went

Here’s which lobbyists and interests disclosed spending the most during the session, and which Oklahoma lawmakers received the most attention.

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Former Oklahoma Rep. Debbie Blackburn, well-known historical preservationist, dies at 74 oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Former Oklahoma Rep. Debbie Blackburn, well-known historical preservationist, dies at 74

Debbie Blackburn's legislation created the Historic Preservation Tax Credit, leading to the rehabilitation of the Skirvin Hotel in Downtown OKC.

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LGBTQ+ Pride festivals, performers in Oklahoma City resist so-called drag ban law oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

LGBTQ+ Pride festivals, performers in Oklahoma City resist so-called drag ban law

After he signed the bill into law, Gov. Kevin Stitt touted banning drag in front of minors in Oklahoma. Nonetheless, drag is happening all over OKC.

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Mental health agency's use of NDAs 'suspicious', Oklahoma AG says oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Mental health agency's use of NDAs 'suspicious', Oklahoma AG says

"NDAs mean there is something to hide," said Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond regarding a recent report into the mental health agency.

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Gov. Stitt said creating an office that focuses on missing and murdered Indigenous persons undermines the principle of equal protection under the law. oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Oklahoma governor vetoes MMIP bill, saying investigators shouldn't prioritize cases 'based on race'

Gov. Stitt said creating an office that focuses on missing and murdered Indigenous persons undermines the principle of equal protection under the law.

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As the Trump administration's push to end illegal immigration grows, one Oklahoma City family is finding its possible paths to citizenship closed. oklahoman.com/story/news/202…

An Oklahoma father had an immigration court date. Then an email told him to 'depart immediately'

As the Trump administration's push to end illegal immigration grows, one Oklahoma City family is finding its possible paths to citizenship closed.

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The committee chairman said he decided to hear the controversial bills amid discussions among Republicans about why certain legislation isn't heard. oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Three conservative bills by Sen. Dusty Deevers fail committee with bipartisan disapproval

The committee chairman said he decided to hear the controversial bills amid discussions among Republicans about why certain legislation isn't heard.

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A must-read from @pegdodd on former OU President David Boren, who died Thursday at 83.
OU Daily@OUDaily20 Feb 2025
David Boren, former OU president and U.S. senator, died Thursday at 83. Boren transformed OU’s trajectory during a 24-year tenure, and then faced an investigation into alleged misconduct — which he denied and was never indicted for — in retirement: buff.ly/4b58PSl
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Several representatives across the aisle asked schools Superintendent Ryan Walters why he won't consider free Bibles instead of requesting $3 million. oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Oklahoma lawmakers ask Ryan Walters to consider free Bibles instead of using tax dollars

Several representatives across the aisle asked schools Superintendent Ryan Walters why he won't consider free Bibles instead of requesting $3 million.

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"These children, they are not criminals": Hundreds protested state Superintendent Ryan Walters' proposed rule on counting undocumented students. oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

Hundreds protest Ryan Walters' proposed citizenship rule: 'These children, they are not criminals'

"These children, they are not criminals": Hundreds protested state Superintendent Ryan Walters' proposed rule on counting undocumented students.

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