We fact-checked Republican Corporation Commission candidates
From deaths from winter storms to jurisdictional challenges following the McGirt Supreme Court ruling, we found some inaccuracies in candidates’ claims.
Oklahoma lawmakers tried to cut a costly incentive for data centers, but gave Google a break
One of the largest companies in the world can still reap millions in tax benefits for years to come thanks to an exception written into state law for its sprawling operations in rural Oklahoma.
Most legislative efforts to lower Oklahoma court fines and fees failed this year
A large-scale reform that would have eliminated $34 million in annual revenue from fines and fees stalled this session. The bill’s author says he’s not giving up.
As drug court participation falls in Oklahoma, counties struggle to provide alternatives
Some new diversion programs link people with treatment and other services, but a lack of resources and buy-in from prosecutors remain problems.
Billionaire philanthropists pushing charter schools and school vouchers also fund Oklahoma’s Secretary of Education’s six-figure salary
Gov. Kevin Stitt blocked a bill that would have required cabinet members to disclose their finances. The bill would have shown Secretary of Education Ryan Walters makes at least $120,000 a year as executive director of a nonprofit organization that keeps its donors secret.
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.
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.
House Democrats call on governor to oust cabinet member over misspent educational relief funds
An investigation by Oklahoma Watch and The Frontier found money for students spent on TVs and gaming consoles among other purchases.