We fact-checked claims about illegal immigration in Oklahoma
We used public records, information provided by state officials and other sources to fact-check recent claims about illegal immigration in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma state housing agency faces an $8-million shortfall
Inflation, skyrocketing rent and a lack of affordable housing options have put a strain on federal voucher funding.
Clemency hearing delayed again for death row prisoner
Kevin Ray Underwood, 44, would be Oklahoma’s fourth execution of the year. His lawyers argue that recent resignations at the Pardon and Parole Board have put his constitutional right to a fair clemency hearing in jeopardy.
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board will review hundreds more cases in January to catch up after resignations
The backlog burdens part-time board members who are already responsible for reviewing hundreds of pages of letters and case histories before each meeting.
Stitt cabinet member learned of his firing via social media during poultry pollution lawsuit hearing
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he was troubled by the governor’s abrupt dismissal of Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment Ken McQueen. “Water doesn’t make political donations. Poultry does,” he said.
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Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board member steps down after investigation into ‘inappropriate activities’
As a result of two recent resignations of Pardon and Parole Board members, a clemency hearing for death row prisoner Kevin Ray Underwood has been postponed.
Lawsuit claims Oklahoma’s bullying complaint investigation process is inadequate
The State Department of Education launched its Awareity reporting system in 2022 as a way for community members to submit reports on issues like bullying, civil rights and safety concerns. An Oklahoma grandmother is suing over what she claims is a lack of transparency.
Special Projects
Fields of Green: A Frontier and ProPublica investigation into Oklahoma’s medical marijuana black market
Chinese criminal networks have taken over much of the illicit marijuana market in Oklahoma, stoking a wave of crime that includes violence, money laundering and human trafficking. And authorities suspect some of those involved have links to powerful forces in the Chinese state.
Shot by Shot: Tracking Oklahoma police shootings in 2024
There have been at least 25 police shootings in Oklahoma this year, at least 14 of which have been fatal.
Shot by Shot: Tracking Oklahoma police shootings in 2023
There were at least 25 fatal police shootings in Oklahoma in 2023.
Listen Frontier
State-level races are often decided in Republican primaries in Oklahoma, because there are no Independent or Democratic candidates on the ballot, leaving many voters locked out.
