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How Oklahoma's zoning laws are contributing to the state's housing crisis
The American dream of owning a home with a fenced-in backyard for 2.5 children and a dog to play in is out of reach for many of Oklahoma’s lowest-income families. Oklahoma needs more than 77,000 affordable units to meet the demand of low- and extremely low-income residents, those Oklahomans who earn as little as 30% of the area median income. ...
Cleveland County Inmate Passes Away Following Medical Emergency at Local Hospital
Thomas Sanchez Pesina, a 58-year-old inmate at the Cleveland County Detention Center (CCDC) in Oklahoma, died after a medical incident. He was pronounced dead at Norman Regional Hospital – Porter Campus at 12:17 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Earlier that day, he appeared normal while interacting with his cellmate, and routine checks by detention officers showed no issues.
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