"Steele and his supporters argue that the current system is unnecessarily expensive and brands too many Oklahomans with a “scarlet letter” — a felony on their record — for relatively minor offenses."

Former Oklahoma Speaker Kris Steele makes case for state questions on criminal justice reform

Steele leads a coalition pushing for seeking changes in the way the justice system handles low-level criminals with substance abuse and mental health problems.

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