Local headlines for Monday, April 22, 2019:
- Medicaid expansion initiative petition looms awaiting lawmakers next move. (NewsOK)
- Stitt signs legislation allowing for the commercial production of industrial hemp. (Tulsa World)
- Lawmakers hit the liquor store for answers on legislation. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahoma’s legislature ranks 2nd highest in the nation in passing copy-paste bills. (NewsOK)
- Lawmakers are considering their options for funding education. (Journal Record)
- State sells more than $5M in bonds to strengthen high-hazard dams. (NewsOK)
- Changes are coming to the Turner Turnpike mid-point service area. (Tulsa World)
- Higher hotel prices could be turning events away from OKC. (Journal Record)
- Crossings considers purchasing iconic dome church in Oklahoma City. (NewsOK)
- Could flying cars be closer than expected? (Journal Record)
- New technology used in signage during the memorial marathon. (NewsOK)
- Thunder falls to one and three in the first round of the playoffs. (NewsOK)