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Walton: Oklahoma County Veterans Treatment Court as a public service
The transition from military service to civilian life forces major change. The structure, purpose, and camaraderie of military life evaporate overnight. For some that void can become full of chaos, substance use, and eventually, a criminal charge. This isn’t a moral failing, it’s a wound. June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time to honor individuals with unique circumstances, like veterans, and foster greater support and access to the resources they deserve. I am part of a milita

Melissa Walton
Jun 10


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
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