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Walton: Bill offers efficient solution for county jail funding
The Oklahoma State Senate should advance and pass House Bill 1638 without delay. This legislation offers a practical step to address persistent funding shortfalls at the Oklahoma County Detention Center. Lawmakers and residents alike should act now by supporting this measure and contacting their senators to ensure it moves forward. House Bill 1638 would update the Governmental Tort Claims Act by expanding the definition of “public subdivision” to include public trusts that op
Melissa Walton
Apr 29


Economic ripple effects of judicial salaries
A well-functioning justice system is one of the quiet engines that keeps a regional economy moving. In central Oklahoma, judges sit at the center of that engine.
Melissa Walton
Mar 27


Court reforms poised to reduce justice-system repercussions
Few fights truly worth fighting come easy. Justice reform is no exception, but this year has made way for long-term changes that will better serve our community for generations to come.
Melissa Walton
Dec 17, 2025
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