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Oklahoma Oil And Gas Injection Regulations Come Under Fire

In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency took a special interest in a complaint made by Rusty Russell in rural Oklahoma. His water well had gone bad overnight. "I came over here and turned the water More>>

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Oklahoma Impact Team: Is Fracking Really Putting Oklahomans At Risk? Video included

Energy experts say fracking is the key to American energy sustainability. Some environmentalists say it's the worst human innovation ever. More>>

Oklahoma Pet Breeders Board Declared Constitutional

A judge in LeFlore County ruled Wednesday the legislation that created the Commercial Pet Breeders Board a year and a half ago is constitutional. More>>

Should EMSA Employee Records Be Open Or Closed? Video included

An investigation by the Oklahoma Impact Team has revealed that almost a third of EMSA's paramedics and EMTs -- 70 out of 228 -- have first and last names that match those of convicted criminals. More>>

OIT Examines Projections About New Crosstown Video included

Today's ribbon-cutting brought back memories of the November 2005 groundbreaking when ODOT was less certain about the project's vital statistics. More>>

Task Force Recommends Ending Tax Credits Video included

If the tax credit task force has its way the coal credits--and any other transferable credits--will be banned. More>>

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New Complaints Involving the Department of Central Services

State employees, retired state workers and business owners are coming forward.  They all have complaints about the Department of Central Services. More>>

Lobbyist Reprimanded, Oklahoma Impact Team Sparked Investigation

A state agency takes action after the Oklahoma Impact Team uncovers someone breaking state law.  The Ethics Commission has reprimanded a lobbyist for spending too much on dinners for legislators. More>>

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Governor Issues Statement Concerning GRDA Audit, Oklahoma Impact Investigation

The performance audit into the Grand River Dam Authority, released Thursday, December 8, 2011 was done at the request of Governor Mary Fallin. More>>

GRDA Bidding Process Under Fire In New Audit

A new audit touches on a relationship some call the good old boy network gone bad - using a state agency to line the pockets of the well-connected. More>>

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Oklahomans on Food Stamp Program Up 46 Percent

The number of people receiving food stamps to buy groceries has risen by 46 percent in Oklahoma in just three years. Oklahoma is on track to receive almost $1 billion in federal food stamp funding this year. More>>

Faces of Unemployment: Woman Still Jobless More Than 1 Year Later

Economists say the recession ended in June of 2009, but that doesn't mean the unemployment crisis is over. The recession has taken an irreversible toll on many unemployed Oklahomans. More>>

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Oklahoma School Districts Accused Of Wasting Tax Dollars

Every building has to have one, but some school districts may not follow the law when they put on a new roof. That's the accusation at the center of a special audit state auditor Gary Jones is conducting right now. More>>

Oklahoma School Districts Frustrated By New Background Check Law

A 14-month-old law intended to tighten up the process school districts use to screen prospective hires may actually be making it easier for predators to work in schools. More>>

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Stimulus Weatherization -- One Bad Apple Doesn't Spoil The Bunch

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Federal stimulus dollars have weatherized more than 4,000 low-income homes in Oklahoma to date. So why is the FBI asking questions about it? More>>

Oklahomans Face Flooding Risks With Proposed Budget Cuts

Oklahoma's aging flood control dams need repairs but, federal budget cuts could mean no federal dollars to fix them. More>>

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