In One Minute: State Auditor and Inspector Race
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Do you know who’s running for state auditor and inspector on the Nov. 6 ballot? In 60 seconds, learn the candidates’ names, the duties of the office and where to get more information.
In One Minute: State Question 798, on Joint Ticket for Governor-Lieutenant Governor
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In this short video, find out what State Question 793, on the Nov. 6 ballot,
In One Minute: Facts About Voter Registration, as the Deadline Nears
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Is your voter registration in order? Are you even registered to vote? This short video tells you how and where to register.
‘In One Minute’: State Question 794, on Crime Victims’ Rights
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In this short video, find out what State Question 794 proposes on crime victims’ rights, including some pros and cons. This “Marsy’s Law” measure, which would amend the Oklahoma Constitution, will be on the Nov. 6 ballot.
In One Minute: The Attorney General’s Race
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Oklahoma Watch, in conjunction with the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma, is rolling out a video series to promote voter engagement during the 2018 general-election campaign. Today: a one-minute look at the race for attorney general.
‘In One Minute’ Video Series Kicks Off With Look at Governor’s Race
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Oklahoma Watch, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma, is launching a video series to promote voter engagement during the 2018 general-election campaign. The series, “In One Minute,” begins with a minute-long look at the governor’s race.
State Turns to Urgent Placement of Foster Kids with Relatives, Friends
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Wanting to reduce the bouncing of foster children from home to home, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services is placing more kids immediately in homes of relatives, friends and others who never asked to be foster parents. The placements happen fast, which means there are risks.
Teacher Shortage Forces Schools to Rely on Aides, Assistants
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The statewide teacher shortage is forcing many districts to rely heavily on teaching aides and assistants. The classroom helpers handle many tasks that teachers used to do but are less able to now because of larger classes and more special-education students. But should some of that cost go toward hiring new teachers?
Getting Pregnant, Getting Fired: Discrimination Cases Persist Despite 40-Year-Old Law
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Forty years after Congress passed landmark legislation to prevent employers from discriminating on the basis of pregnancy or childbirth, complaints in Oklahoma of such treatment continue.