Did a state official’s Lake Murray land deal violate ethics rules?
Former Tourism Department Director Gino DeMarco planned his own business venture while talks to develop a new state park marina were underway.
Kayla Branch Reese Gorman May 17, 2022
Former Tourism Department Director Gino DeMarco planned his own business venture while talks to develop a new state park marina were underway.
Kayla Branch April 8, 2022
Public education faces increased scrutiny as some lawmakers vow to continue a push to divert more state money to private schools.
Kayla Branch March 16, 2022
Government agencies have argued that large, complicated records requests are disruptive or could impact economic development.
Kayla Branch March 3, 2022
There are no plans to replace an estimated $300-million in revenue the tax generates for the state each year. Some of that money goes to fund education and social services.
Kayla Branch February 14, 2022
One bill seeks to eliminate court fees that generate an estimated $41 million a year for the state. Critics say fines and fees are an unreliable source of funding that unfairly burden the poor.
Kayla Branch February 7, 2022
Oklahoma’s healthy savings account means the state can afford tax cuts and infrastructure projects, the governor said during his annual State of the State address.
Kayla Branch January 27, 2022
While similar proposals didn’t get a hearing last year, GOP lawmakers are hoping a more nuanced approach will help their legislation gain traction.
Kayla Branch January 6, 2022
A lack of resources means many people are sent back to the street or to shelters that can’t handle their medical needs. Here’s how I wrote the story.
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