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Bill aims to increase cheaper housing in Monroe County. Experts say it won't, raise water concerns

Rebecca Thiele

Monroe County doesn’t allow home builders to build on a slope steeper than 15 percent. Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) said that’s too strict — his bill would increase the allowed slope to 25 percent.
Bill to help cities with combined sewers avoid water violations passes Senate

Rebecca Thiele

Senate Bill 449 would make it so no water samples could get taken from cities’ CSOs during or after heavy rains.