OKLAHOMA WATCH: Oklahoma’s prison population climbed in 2025

Oklahoma Watch: Oklahoma's prison population climbed in 2025

As the Legislature enacted tougher sentencing laws, Oklahoma’s prison population increased for a third consecutive year in 2025.

Oklahoma’s prison population climbed in 2025

As the Legislature enacted tougher sentencing laws, Oklahoma’s prison population increased for a third consecutive year in 2025.

OKLAHOMA WATCH: Oklahoma’s prison population climbed in 2025

As the Legislature enacted tougher sentencing laws, Oklahoma’s prison population increased for a third consecutive year in 2025.

Oklahoma prison population rises for third straight year

Oklahoma prison population rises for third straight yearOklahoma’s prison population rose for a third straight year in 2025 as lawmakers toughened sentencing laws, while debates grow over parole for aging inmates. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press