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As Fuel Taxes Plummet, States Weigh Charging By The Mile Instead Of By The Tank

As Fuel Taxes Plummet, States Weigh Charging By The Mile Instead Of By The Tank

Associated Press So far, only three states — Oregon, Utah and Virginia — are generating revenue from road usage charges, despite the looming threat of an ever-widening gap between states’ gas tax proceeds and their transportation budgets. Hawaii will soon become the fourth. Without action, the gap could reach $67 billion by 2050 due to fuel efficiency alone, Boston-based CDM Smith estimates.

Takeaways: Abortion Backlash In Kansas, Greitens’ Collapse

Takeaways: Abortion Backlash In Kansas, Greitens’ Collapse

Associated Press In one of the biggest days of this year’s primary campaign season, voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier to restrict abortion rights in red-state Kansas and repudiated a scandal-tarred former governor seeking a U.S. Senate seat in Missouri.

States Divided On Gun Control, Even As Mass Shootings Rise

States Divided On Gun Control, Even As Mass Shootings Rise

Associated Press Aside from several Democratic-controlled states, the majority have taken no action on gun control in recent years or have moved aggressively to expand gun rights.

DNC Announces Candidates Participating In 1st Democratic Primary Debates

DNC Announces Candidates Participating In 1st Democratic Primary Debates

News 9 The Democratic National Committee announced the 20 candidates who will be participating in the first Democratic primary debates on June 26 and 27.

Back To Earth: Washington Set To Allow 'Human Composting'

Back To Earth: Washington Set To Allow 'Human Composting'

News 9 Washington appears set to become the first state to allow a burial alternative known as “natural organic reduction” — an accelerated decomposition process that turns bodies into soil within weeks. The bill legalizing the process, sometim

Democratic Presidential Candidate Says He Would 'Consider' Legalizing Psychedelic Mushrooms

Democratic Presidential Candidate Says He Would 'Consider' Legalizing Psychedelic Mushrooms

News 9 Asked if he would ever legalize psychedelic mushrooms as a means to treat medical issues like PTSD and depression, Inslee said he would "consider it" but that he hadn't had a chance to think about it.

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Washington State Ends 'Racially Biased' Death Penalty

Washington State Ends 'Racially Biased' Death Penalty

Washington’s Supreme Court unanimously struck down the state’s death penalty Thursday as arbitrary and racially biased, making it the 20th state to do away with capital punishment.

Washington State Ends 'Racially Biased' Death Penalty

Washington State Ends 'Racially Biased' Death Penalty

Washington’s Supreme Court unanimously struck down the state’s death penalty Thursday as arbitrary and racially biased, making it the 20th state to do away with capital punishment.

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Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Lisa Monahan Governor Stitt grants parole for convicted killer Wayne Thompson, 57, after the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended his early release during January 2025 meeting. A six-month step-down program is required before his release.

Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Lisa Monahan Governor Stitt grants parole for convicted killer Wayne Thompson, 57, after the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended his early release during January 2025 meeting. A six-month step-down program is required before his release.

Endangered Missing Advisory: 15-year-old Shane Hall

Endangered Missing Advisory: 15-year-old Shane Hall

Destini Pittman An Endangered Missing Advisory has been issued for 15-year-old Shane Hall, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Endangered Missing Advisory: 15-year-old Shane Hall

Endangered Missing Advisory: 15-year-old Shane Hall

Destini Pittman An Endangered Missing Advisory has been issued for 15-year-old Shane Hall, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Chandler Public Schools confirms death of elementary student

Chandler Public Schools confirms death of elementary student

Taylor Jorgensen Chandler Public Schools mourns the loss of a student from Park Road Elementary. Counseling and clergy assistance is available to grieving students.

Chandler Public Schools confirms death of elementary student

Chandler Public Schools confirms death of elementary student

Taylor Jorgensen Chandler Public Schools mourns the loss of a student from Park Road Elementary. Counseling and clergy assistance is available to grieving students.

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Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Lisa Monahan Governor Stitt grants parole for convicted killer Wayne Thompson, 57, after the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended his early release during January 2025 meeting. A six-month step-down program is required before his release.

Endangered Missing Advisory: 15-year-old Shane Hall

Endangered Missing Advisory: 15-year-old Shane Hall

Destini Pittman An Endangered Missing Advisory has been issued for 15-year-old Shane Hall, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Chandler Public Schools confirms death of elementary student

Chandler Public Schools confirms death of elementary student

Taylor Jorgensen Chandler Public Schools mourns the loss of a student from Park Road Elementary. Counseling and clergy assistance is available to grieving students.

Stolen vehicle leads to police chase near Douglass High School

Stolen vehicle leads to police chase near Douglass High School

Anna Denison A police chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash and foot pursuit near Douglass High School on Monday afternoon, authorities said.

Pope Francis dies at age 88; Vatican says cerebral stroke led to heart failure

Pope Francis dies at age 88; Vatican says cerebral stroke led to heart failure

Associated Press The Vatican said in a statement later Monday that Francis died of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure. He was 88.

OCCC unveils 2025-26 Performing Arts Series featuring punk rock, ballet and African circus

OCCC unveils 2025-26 Performing Arts Series featuring punk rock, ballet and African circus

Graham Dowers Oklahoma City Community College has announced its 2025-26 Performing Arts Series, featuring a diverse lineup including punk rock theater, ballet, African circus acts, and a National Geographic Live lecture series — all supporting student education.

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