Oklahoma lawmakers slow on new prisons amid cost worries
Oklahoma City AP report states Rep. David Hood says no new prisons likely soon unless funding arrives from federal courts. He cites high State Department of Corrections costs and a Bohanon order to cut inmate numbers, currently stayed on appeal. Also Seminole County sheriff ouster petition filed for alleged maladministration.
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Disarming the dangerous opponent in bridge play
In three no trump with West as declarer North leads hearts and South overcalls. Win the jack of hearts with the queen and lead the ten of spades to dislodge Norths ace, then decide between a spade or diamond sequence. If the ten of spades loses, duck the heart and win the heart continuation to guard against Norths strong hearts. Then attempt a diamond finesse to reach three no trump.
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Oklahoma to test reading and math statewide
The Oklahoma State Department of Education will conduct a statewide study to measure basic reading and math competency. Over 8,000 students in grades 3, 6, 9, and 12 will take standardized achievement tests, with results potentially reshaping curricula and funding in state schools. Governor Boren and the Oklahoma Education Council were briefed.
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