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Author Archives: Ben Botkin

Posted inCorrections

Legalizing Medical Marijuana Doesn’t Change Its Status in Prisons

by Ben Botkin July 23, 2018October 28, 2019

Oklahomans will soon be able to use medical marijuana, but it doesn’t extend to those serving time. The drug remains prohibited for inmates in Oklahoma and other states that have partially or fully legalized it.

Posted inCriminal Justice

How Nitrogen Executions Could Go Wrong

by Ben Botkin July 17, 2018October 28, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice

After Prison, Many Oklahomans Are Banned from Voting for Years

by Ben Botkin June 18, 2018October 28, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice

Jail Time on Low-Level Charges Depends on the County

by Ben Botkin May 31, 2018October 28, 2019
Posted inPublic Health

With Health Department News, Waves of Disbelief Roll Across State

by Ben Botkin, Paul Monies and Jeff Raymond May 17, 2018October 28, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice

Juvenile Sentencing Bill, Pushed by Lawmaker’s Daughter, Is Nixed

by Ben Botkin May 12, 2018October 28, 2019
Posted inGovernment

Breaking Down the Impact of the 2018 Legislative Session

by Trevor Brown, Ben Botkin, Jennifer Palmer and Jeff Raymond May 3, 2018October 28, 2019
Posted inGovernment

County Commissioner Sued over Dispute at Charity

by Ben Botkin May 3, 2018October 28, 2019
Posted inCorrections, Criminal Justice

Study Finds Justice Reform Bills Would Bring 14% Prison Growth. Is That a Success?

by Ben Botkin April 17, 2018October 28, 2019
Posted inMental Health

Laws Keep Mentally Ill From Buying Guns, But Gun Suicides Continue Apace

by Ben Botkin April 12, 2018October 28, 2019

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