Keaton Ross

The clock is ticking for lawmakers to submit their policy proposals for 2026. Thursday, Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. is the deadline for House and Senate members to introduce bills and joint resolutions before the Legislature convenes on Feb. 2. Rank-and-file House ... See more

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board can’t sidestep the Department of Corrections in determining medical parole eligibility, the attorney general’s office decided last month. The Parole Board voted 4-0 in October to request an attorney general’s opinion o... See more

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board can’t sidestep the Department of Corrections in determining medical parole eligibility, the attorney general’s office decided last month. The Parole Board voted 4-0 in October to request an attorney general’s opinion o... See more

By : Keaton Ross//Oklahoma Watch//December 29, 2025// Summary: – Oklahoma’s prison population reached 23,498, up 1.7% from last year. – Laws in 2025 increased penalties for violent crimes and murder accessories. – Proposed SB 1244 could expand parole for ... See more

As the Legislature enacted tougher sentencing laws, Oklahoma’s prison population increased for a third consecutive year in 2025. The Department of Corrections reported a population of 23,498 on Dec. 22, including pending county jail transfers. That’s a 1.... See more