Senate hopefuls are finding it hard to stand out in a crowded GOP race
Some candidates hope to appeal to Oklahoma Republicans by talking about inflation, border security and a strong military.
Sovereignty is a hot-button issue as Republicans compete in a congressional district mostly on tribal land
With 13 Republicans running for an open congressional seat that covers mostly native land, some District 2 candidates say they support added federal funding for tribal law enforcement, while others are calling to dismantle reservations.
Oklahoma GOP looks to boost fundraising under new leadership
A new chairman hopes to be a unifying force for Republicans after a year of controversy.
The chairman of a state board claims Stitt’s top aide urged members to vote on firing a potential political challenger
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s chief of staff raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest before the head of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs announced a run for governor.
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell signed off on millions of Foggy Bottom Kitchen expenses
At one point Pinnell approved a $1.5-million payment to Foggy Bottom via email without seeing the invoice, an email obtained by The Frontier shows.
Months before seeking bids, a state tourism official spoke of a deal for Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen to ‘make money from day one’
Coordination with bidders for government contracts is forbidden, but emails show negotiations to secure favorable terms for a restaurant operator at state parks.
Head of Tourism resigns and the state sues over Foggy Bottom Kitchen scandal
A lawsuit claims the restaurant company hasn’t let state officials examine financial records.
A special House committee will investigate the Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen deal
“We have zero tolerance for abuse of tax dollars,” says House Speaker Charles McCall.
