Five things to know about Oklahoma’s ESG investing blacklist
The Frontier found that more than half the firms on the blacklist do not meet the state law’s definition of “financial companies.”
Clifton Adcock May 23, 2023
The Frontier found that more than half the firms on the blacklist do not meet the state law’s definition of “financial companies.”
Clifton Adcock May 22, 2023
The Frontier found 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. The blacklist could have far-reaching effects on everything from financing for public works projects to how state payroll checks are processed.
Clifton Adcock March 29, 2023
The state now has no enforceable limits on many common man-made chemicals, which have been linked to several types of cancers, developmental problems in children and other negative health effects.
Clifton Adcock March 1, 2023
Meanwhile, new state Attorney General Gentner Drummond hopes to expand settlement talks in a landmark court case against poultry companies.
Clifton Adcock January 18, 2023
The Frontier’s reporting shows flooding has gotten worse over the past 20 years and the risks have been well-known for decades.
Clifton Adcock January 17, 2023
Records show state and federal authorities have been aware of potential flooding risks for decades.
Clifton Adcock December 6, 2022
Spending from outside groups, many with secret donors, soared to more than $33.6 million in Oklahoma’s election cycle this year
Clifton Adcock December 6, 2022
Other states look to shine a light on secretive political groups. But Oklahoma lawmakers have even attempted to make public disclosure more difficult in recent years.
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