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State leaders have asked the court for 90 days between executions to combat trauma, staffing shortages and reduce the potential for errors.
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A year after authorities arrested Qiu He, the Chinese immigrant has yet to be charged with a crime. She and others say anti-Asian bias plays a role in the state’s crackdown on the pot industry: “I don’t feel secure here.”
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After a mass murder at a marijuana farm, a Chinese diplomat visited an organization that has been the subject of investigations. The meetings reflect an international pattern of contacts between Chinese officials and suspected criminal networks.
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Marijuana has been legalized in some states, but ProPublica's Sebastian Rotella says there's still a thriving illicit market, dominated by criminals connected to China's authoritarian government.
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A quadruple murder in Oklahoma shows how the Chinese underworld has come to dominate the booming illicit trade, fortifying its rise as a global powerhouse with alleged ties to China’s authoritarian regime.
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The state lacks options for kids with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Oklahoma spent more than $5 million to send 49 kids out of state for treatment in the past year.
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Walters expensed trips despite an order from the Governor’s office banning public spending for most out-of-state travel.
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Firearms have been the leading cause of domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma since 1998. The state’s anti-red flag law bans any efforts to seize weapons by court order.
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Will a third attempt at hundreds of millions in economic incentives work out for Canoo and Oklahoma?A requirement for the EV startup to purchase an Oklahoma City factory has been removed from one deal worth millions in cash incentives.
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Oklahoma cannabis fetches higher prices out of state, attracting organized crime. With lax regulation and not enough funding, officials say the state is still catching up on enforcement.