Before Oklahoma voters cast their ballots for primaries on June 18, more than a third of the legislative offices are already decided. Uncontested races are a trend nationwide, especially in Republican-led states.
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Vermont is the first state in the nation to adopt a superfund-style law for major oil companies. It lets the government take action to recoup climate-related damages.
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Oklahoma Sen. David Bullard (R-Durant) invited health care providers from his hometown and beyond to discuss the state’s transition to managed Medicaid, or SoonerSelect.
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Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against what would be the nation’s first publicly funded religious school, the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School, beat one hurdle in their case Wednesday.
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A popular stretch of beach in Florida's panhandle has reopened following two shark bite incidents several miles apart on Friday. Three people were injured.
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France's president calls snap elections after the far-right made some big gains in European Union polls
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Under Social Security's outdated SSI rules, couples say they can't marry - or they have to hide
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