Power to the people: In deep red Oklahoma, change comes from initiative petition process

View this email in your browser TODAY AT THE FRONTIER Have ideas for other stories you'd like to see in The Frontier or want to give us feedback? Please email us. Your financial support for our investigative journalism is now tax deductible. To become a Friend of The Frontier, click here. This newsletter is edited by Brianna Bailey. Contact her at brianna@readfrontier.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  Power to the people: In deep red Oklahoma, change comes from initiative petition process While Oklahoma lawmakers tussle over red flag laws, unconstitutional abortion bills, and naming highways after President Donald Trump, voters in the state have passed sweeping criminal justice reforms, legalized medical marijuana and now have accepted Medicaid expansion. OU’s ‘VIP’ COVID-19 test list included the governor’s parents While most people who call OU Medicine seeking an appointment for a drive-through COVID-19 test have to wait a few days for the next opening, the hospital has reserved a few “VIP” slots for some to get a same-day test. THIS WEEK: Ben Felder speak with Sarah Edwards of the Yes on 805 campaign. State Question 805 seeks to end the use of enhancements used to give nonviolent offenses longer prison sentences.  Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.  Copyright © 2020 The Frontier, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive our weekly newsletter. Our mailing address is: The Frontier 302 Reconciliation Way Tulsa, OK, 74120 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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