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Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit news organization that produces in-depth and investigative journalism on important public-policy issues facing the state.

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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 16h
Five years after natural gas prices hit $1,200 per thousand cubic feet during Winter Storm Uri, a key court ruling has Oklahoma's market manipulation lawsuits heading toward trial. Paul Monies explains what happened. ow.ly/sIpk50ZTMr7
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 19h
A fatal extraction machine explosion at a Sand Springs processor has exposed significant flaws in safety oversight and inspection quality. Watch the latest Eye on Oklahoma to see what happened and what it means for accountability statewide. ow.ly/S3St50ZThUt
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 23h
Five years after natural gas prices hit $1,200 per thousand cubic feet during Winter Storm Uri, a key court ruling has Oklahoma's market manipulation lawsuits heading toward trial. Paul Monies explains what happened. ow.ly/sIpk50ZTMr7
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A fatal extraction machine explosion at a Sand Springs processor has exposed significant flaws in safety oversight and inspection quality. Watch the latest Eye on Oklahoma to see what happened and what it means for accountability statewide. ow.ly/S3St50ZThUt
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Is Oklahoma’s voter participation affected by its incarceration rates? @gigafactproject.bsky.social ow.ly/kKCP50ZTizY
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Oklahoma Department of Securities has sued Vesta Realty, alleging the company failed to hand over documents it subpoenaed. It's at least the 28th lawsuit filed against the company or its CEO in 2026. ow.ly/1uMQ50ZTjbg
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Is Oklahoma’s voter participation affected by its incarceration rates? @gigafactproject.bsky.social ow.ly/kKCP50ZTizY
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A fatal extraction machine explosion at a Sand Springs processor has exposed significant flaws in safety oversight and inspection quality. Watch the latest Eye on Oklahoma to see what happened and what it means for accountability statewide. ow.ly/S3St50ZThUt
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Oklahoma Department of Securities has sued Vesta Realty, alleging the company failed to hand over documents it subpoenaed. It's at least the 28th lawsuit filed against the company or its CEO in 2026. ow.ly/1uMQ50ZTjbg
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Jennifer Palmer investigates a recent death inside the Okla. County jail. Andrea Eger examines why the embezzlement case against Epic Charter Schools’ co-founders remains unscheduled for trial after years of procedural delays. Keaton Ross breaks down State Question 845. ow.ly/qL4i50ZSMZP
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A fatal extraction machine explosion at a Sand Springs processor has exposed significant flaws in safety oversight and inspection quality. Watch the latest Eye on Oklahoma to see what happened and what it means for accountability statewide. ow.ly/S3St50ZThUt
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sand Springs told Solos Extracts to shut down its marijuana processing booth in January. Eight months later, it exploded and killed two workers. The fire marshal had no reason to believe they were still operating. Brenna Witchey has the full investigation. ow.ly/Ktjp50ZSVhe
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Jennifer Palmer investigates a recent death inside the Okla. County jail. Andrea Eger examines why the embezzlement case against Epic Charter Schools’ co-founders remains unscheduled for trial after years of procedural delays. Keaton Ross breaks down State Question 845. ow.ly/qL4i50ZSMZP
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sand Springs told Solos Extracts to shut down its marijuana processing booth in January. Eight months later, it exploded and killed two workers. The fire marshal had no reason to believe they were still operating. Brenna Witchey has the full investigation. ow.ly/Ktjp50ZSVhe
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Did Oklahoma rank No. 17 in education under a Democratic governor in the 2000s? @gigafactproject.bsky.social ow.ly/rLn750ZSoiC
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Did Oklahoma rank No. 17 in education under a Democratic governor in the 2000s? @gigafactproject.bsky.social ow.ly/rLn750ZSoiC
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A land bank bill died in committee this spring. Its author held an interim study anyway. Policymakers, Realtors and developers say land banks are a tool just not the whole answer. ow.ly/ZRQA50ZS12a
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Oklahoma has more than 220,000 vacant housing units and a shortage of 84,125 affordable ones. Land banks could help convert one problem into a solution for the other. Jake Ramsey explains. ow.ly/iImj50ZS11J
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It’s been over 4 years since criminal charges were filed in Oklahoma’s largest taxpayer embezzlement scheme, yet the Epic Charter Schools case hasn't reached trial. Why the delay? Recused judges, defense motions, and complex financial evidence. ow.ly/OkH550ZQGg1
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What lies ahead for Oklahoma schools post-election? 🍎 Join us on Nov. 12 at OCCC for First Bell: Getting to Work for Oklahoma Students, featuring a panel with the newly elected State Superintendent. 🗓️ Nov 12 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 OKC 🎟️ Grab your tickets now: oklahomawatch.org/first-bell
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The night Clinton Pike was beaten to death at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, five or six detention officers were working in a 13-story jail holding an average of 1,400 detainees. ow.ly/Iu7q50ZRfsR
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Are ectopic pregnancy deaths higher in states with abortion bans? @gigafactproject.bsky.social oklahomawatch.org/2026/09/24/are-ec…
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A Medicare trial program is helping Oklahoma dementia caregivers with respite funding, care navigators and 24/7 support. OU Health is the only in-person provider in the state — and it already has a waitlist. Raynee Howell has the story. ow.ly/emzr50ZQOCz
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Are ectopic pregnancy deaths higher in states with abortion bans? @gigafactproject.bsky.social oklahomawatch.org/2026/09/24/are-ec…
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It’s been over 4 years since criminal charges were filed in Oklahoma’s largest taxpayer embezzlement scheme, yet the Epic Charter Schools case hasn't reached trial. Why the delay? Recused judges, defense motions, and complex financial evidence. ow.ly/OkH550ZQGg1
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
From exposing government secrecy to holding power accountable, local journalists rely on legal support to uncover the truth. Join the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a panel & networking reception. 📍 Bricktown Brewery - OKC | Sept 30, 5–7 PM 👇RSVP for Free ow.ly/RCTi50ZR1xJ
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 03/09/2026
How do Oklahoma journalists break big stories on police, budgets, health, and more? Often, they rely on free legal help from @rcfp.org's Oklahoma attorney Leslie Briggs. Learn more about how our legal services can fuel accountability reporting at 2⃣ upcoming events — details below.
A picture of Leslie Briggs and text signifying that she is RCFP's Oklahoma attorney, against a blue background
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A Medicare trial program is helping Oklahoma dementia caregivers with respite funding, care navigators and 24/7 support. OU Health is the only in-person provider in the state — and it already has a waitlist. Raynee Howell has the story. ow.ly/emzr50ZQOCz
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It’s been over 4 years since criminal charges were filed in Oklahoma’s largest taxpayer embezzlement scheme, yet the Epic Charter Schools case hasn't reached trial. Why the delay? Recused judges, defense motions, and complex financial evidence. ow.ly/OkH550ZQGg1
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Brenna Witchey breaks down findings from county audits revealing missing guns, cars, and even a meat slicer, while Jake Ramsey examines how the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will affect Okla. Paul Monies details the next phase of a contentious regulatory water fight. ow.ly/wkyq50ZQhwi
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
UPDATE: We updated our coverage regarding candidate Jon Echols. While his opponent questioned his courtroom record, we have confirmed that Echols has participated in two jury trials during his law career. ow.ly/gjKg50ZQOc6
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It’s been over 4 years since criminal charges were filed in Oklahoma’s largest taxpayer embezzlement scheme, yet the Epic Charter Schools case hasn't reached trial. Why the delay? Recused judges, defense motions, and complex financial evidence. ow.ly/OkH550ZQGg1
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Brenna Witchey breaks down findings from county audits revealing missing guns, cars, and even a meat slicer, while Jake Ramsey examines how the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will affect Okla. Paul Monies details the next phase of a contentious regulatory water fight. ow.ly/wkyq50ZQhwi
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Is the current foreign-born population in the U.S. among the highest in U.S. history at 15%, as Rep. Josh Breechen claimed? @factbriefs oklahomawatch.org/2026/09/22/is-the…
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
21 cities, 2 counties and 5 states have right-to-counsel eviction programs. All of them lowered eviction rates. Tulsa wants to be next and advocates say Oklahoma should be watching. ow.ly/bcTn50ZPZh5
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Is the current foreign-born population in the U.S. among the highest in U.S. history at 15%, as Rep. Josh Breechen claimed? @factbriefs oklahomawatch.org/2026/09/22/is-the…
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
21 cities, 2 counties and 5 states have right-to-counsel eviction programs. All of them lowered eviction rates. Tulsa wants to be next and advocates say Oklahoma should be watching. ow.ly/bcTn50ZPZh5
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Oklahoma's judicial selection system was born out of one of the most shocking corruption scandals in U.S. history. State Question 845 would change how it works. Keaton Ross explains what's at stake. ow.ly/BbQM50ZPvjp
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Oklahoma's judicial selection system was born out of one of the most shocking corruption scandals in U.S. history. State Question 845 would change how it works. Keaton Ross explains what's at stake. ow.ly/BbQM50ZPvjp
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A federal audit reveals severe staffing shortages and redirected funds within the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Missing and Murdered Unit, leaving hundreds of cases stalled and families without crucial answers. ow.ly/aoyS50ZPt3u
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Oklahoma Watch @oklahomawatch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A federal audit reveals severe staffing shortages and redirected funds within the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Missing and Murdered Unit, leaving hundreds of cases stalled and families without crucial answers. ow.ly/aoyS50ZPt3u
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