Oklahoma paid for Ryan Walters’ travel for speaking engagements, media appearances and a horror movie premiere
Walters expensed trips despite an order from the Governor’s office banning public spending for most out-of-state travel.
Bills seek changes to Oklahoma’s ‘woke’ investment ban
The Frontier first reported that the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s office applied criteria for blacklisting companies inconsistently, leaving some firms claiming they have been arbitrarily and wrongly banned from doing business with the state.
A phantom attack ad group surfaces again in an Oklahoma election
“What you’re seeing is corporate buy legislators. That’s what’s happening. It’s not just nationwide, it’s here in the state of Oklahoma,” said Rep. Justin Humphrey.
Secretary of State’s office spending on attorney for tribal issues broke the law, state audit finds
Gov. Kevin Stitt has recently faced criticism for his use of state money in his legal fights with Oklahoma tribes.
Rep. Sherrie Conley apologizes for her remarks on the Tulsa Race Massacre
“My comments were in no way meant to downplay the horror of this event nor to say that it did not have anything to do with race,” Conley said.
Gov. Kevin Stitt paid more than $1.9 million in legal fees for gaming lawsuits with state money
Oklahoma’s Attorney General says the payments to outside law firms are a waste of public funds and have damaged state relations with tribes
After a state law banning some lessons on race, Oklahoma teachers tread lightly on the Tulsa Race Massacre
Two years after Oklahoma passed House Bill 1775, educators say a chilling effect has fallen over teaching complex issues involving race.
Oklahoma treasurer says exemptions for ‘woke’ investment ban likely in closed-door meeting with state retirement fund leaders
The state will likely grant exceptions for pension systems using companies accused of boycotting the fossil fuel industry, Oklahoma Treasurer told executives after asking journalists and attorneys to leave the room.
