Whitney Bryen reports on the Cleveland County jail’s failure to conduct required checks on detainees at the time Shannon Hanchett and two others who died were held there.

Also: Paul Monies shares state budget details and Executive Editor Mike Sherman dishes with host Ted Streuli about the tradition of journalism internships and what Oklahoma Watch readers can expect this summer.

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