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.
A new chairman hopes to be a unifying force for Republicans after a year of controversy.
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.
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.
Coordination with bidders for government contracts is forbidden, but emails show negotiations to secure favorable terms for a restaurant operator at state parks.
A lawsuit claims the restaurant company hasn’t let state officials examine financial records.
“We have zero tolerance for abuse of tax dollars,” says House Speaker Charles McCall.
The cancellation comes after The Frontier reported the company inflated prices for some equipment and charged the state unapproved fees.
