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.
Oklahoma spending watchdog questions cost of state park restaurant contract
As first reported by The Frontier, a new report raises questions on millions of dollars tourism officials spent on Swadley’s Foggy Bottom restaurants.
Records show State Superintendent candidate failed to report campaign expenses
While Education Secretary Ryan Walters’ campaign hired consultants and spent money on events last year, those payments were not reported to the Ethics Commission by his campaign, records show.
Seeking to boost the image of state parks, Oklahoma tourism officials sank millions into a private restaurant venture
Since 2020, the state has paid an Oklahoma restaurant company more than $13.6 million to cover management fees, renovations and financial losses.
Cities and state agencies push back against Oklahoma open records law
Government agencies have argued that large, complicated records requests are disruptive or could impact economic development.