The Chamber recently released its public policy priorities for 2021. Read on for excerpts of key issues at the state, local and federal level.
Oklahoma County continues to see a downward trend for jail population, reaching a 20-year low of 1,624 for FY 2020.
The Chamber has assigned scores to legislators based on priority issues advocated by the Chamber.
The new CJAC website is designed to be user-focused and easy to navigate.
The opening of the Diversion Hub has relieved pressure on the County Detention Center and provides a clear pathway toward productivity and safety for clients.
If approved by voters, SQ 805 would end the use of repeat sentence penalties for nonviolent offenses.
The 2020 Legislative Session, after being severely impacted by the COVID-19 global health pandemic, will officially adjourn Sine Die on Friday, May 29. In retrospect, the session can be viewed as occurring in three distinct phases.
The Oklahoma County Detention Center had one of its lowest jail population counts in April, which helped the justice system respond to the threat of COVID-19.
