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Application process begins for $23 million in opioid abatement grants

December 20, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 20, 2023) – The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board today approved launching the application process for eligible political subdivisions to pursue $23 million in grant awards aimed at combating opioid abuse.

The Office of the Attorney General will send applications to the 250 eligible entities that already have submitted letters of intent. Funding for the grants is through opioid lawsuit settlement funds. Applications will be due March 8, 2024, with grant awards slated to be announced late the following month.

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Drummond launches Winter Storm Uri tipline

December 19, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 19, 2023) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond has launched an online tip form where the public can report allegedly illegal conduct related to energy costs during Winter Storm Uri.

The tipline, located on the Attorney General’s website (oag.ok.gov), is designed to collect information about market manipulation and any other questionable activity related to artificially inflated natural gas prices during the February 2021 winter storm.

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Open Meetings, Open Records seminars see record turnout

December 14, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 14, 2023) - More than 900 Oklahomans attended a series of Open Meetings and Open Records seminars presented this fall by the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office and the Oklahoma Press Association in different regions of the state. 

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Multi-County Grand Jury indicts three in alleged illegal medical marijuana conspiracy

December 11, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 11, 2023) – The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted three men for a scheme that allegedly enabled non-Oklahomans to illegally obtain commercial licenses for medical marijuana in the state.

Prosecutors allege Kevin Paul Pham, 47, and Alex Shiang Lin Chang, 48, paid Richard Gregorio Ignacio, 36, to serve as a “straw owner” for medical marijuana grow operations in Kingfisher County and elsewhere in the state, effectively serving as a front for out-of-state individuals.

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Opioid Abatement Board receives 250 letters of intent for grant awards

December 6, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 6, 2023) – The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board has received more than 250 letters of intent to pursue $23 million in grant awards from political subdivisions across Oklahoma.

The board today received an update on the planned applicants. Board members also voted not to accept a handful of letters from entities that did not meet eligibility requirements.

These awards will be the first such distribution for the board, which was established three years ago.

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Nursing home drug dealer pleads guilty

December 6, 2023

LAWTON (Dec. 6, 2023) - A drug dealer who delivered cocaine to a nursing home employee at Brentwood Senior Living Center in Lawton has pleaded guilty to a felony count of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and a felony count of illegal use of a telecommunications device.  

Michael Robbie Davis, 45, delivered cocaine to a nursing home employee while she was working a shift at the center on Oct. 29, 2020.

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AG Column: Generally Speaking - December 2023

December 5, 2023

As I approach the end of my first year in office, it seems appropriate to reflect on what has been a very active time for me. It is a privilege to serve as Attorney General of this great state, and I am proud of how my administration is working on behalf of all Oklahomans.

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Attorney General Drummond comments on Hancock execution

November 30, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 30, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following statement today after the execution of Phillip Dean Hancock, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2001 murders of Robert Jett and James Lynch. The Attorney General attended the execution at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.

"Justice has been served for the murders of Robert Jett and James Lynch. I hope today brings a measure of peace to the families of the men whose lives were tragically cut short by Phillip Dean Hancock."

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Drummond commends Oklahoma Corporation Commission for reinstating rate relief for PSO residential customers

November 21, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 21, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following remarks today after all three Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners supported his motion to reinstate a 2.5 percent residential rate cap for customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO).

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Drummond issues opinion, guidance on state abortion laws

November 21, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 21, 2023) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a formal opinion today explaining that Oklahoma law does not allow pregnant women to be punished for seeking, performing or self-inducing an abortion to intentionally terminate their pregnancy. The opinion was requested by four state senators and two state representatives.

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