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.
Tourism Department ends Foggy Bottom contract for ‘suspected fraudulent activity’
The cancellation comes after The Frontier reported the company inflated prices for some equipment and charged the state unapproved fees.
Oklahoma Attorney General says he’s staying out of the Swadley’s Foggy Bottom probe
The state’s top law enforcement official says he hasn’t reviewed a restaurant company’s controversial contract, despite an alleged $4.5 million in excessive payments.
Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen sometimes charged extra fees as part of a costly restaurant overhaul at state parks
A state oversight board once had the power to approve Tourism contracts, but legislation in 2018 stripped its powers.
Catching up with Congress: Kevin Hern passes on a run for open U.S. Senate seat
Hern is now poised to take on more influential policy roles in his next term.
Oklahoma’s failed school voucher bill just the latest battle in an ongoing war
Public education faces increased scrutiny as some lawmakers vow to continue a push to divert more state money to private schools.
Oklahoma’s big bet on an electric vehicle startup
“There’s risk in every venture you have,” says Canoo CEO Tony Aquila.
Following Frontier report, OSBI investigating ‘allegations of potential criminal conduct’ related to state contract with Swadley’s restaurant
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has opened an investigation into the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and their dealings with Swadley’s Bar-B-Q at the request of Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater.
