Criminal Justice Reform: Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing a closer look at pretrial bail practices after concerns that some defendants get only seconds to respond and don’t receive individualized hearings tied to finances and risk. Religious Liberty in Schools: A federal court is again weighing whether Oklahoma should fund religious charter schools, as a Jewish school’s lawsuit revives the broader fight over constitutionality and public money. Tribal Sovereignty & Data Centers: The Cherokee Nation says it won’t support hyperscale data centers on tribally owned trust lands without proper consultation, echoing other tribal bans and investigations. Tribal Gaming Oversight: A federal watchdog vacancy at the National Indian Gaming Commission is stalling Harrah’s management plans for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and raising worries about enforcement. Public Safety & Culture: Caney Valley Public Schools is handling bus inspections in-house to save money and keep rural routes safe. Sports & Community: Oklahoma’s sports scene keeps moving—plus a reminder that felony murder rules can send children to jail for killings they didn’t personally commit.