Outside groups are outspending candidates in the Oklahoma governor’s race
Many groups pouring millions into political ads are fueled by dark money, dodging financial disclosure rules.
As Oklahoma faced COVID-19 spikes, state used $30 million to relocate lab
Oklahoma officials used millions in federal relief money to cover pandemic-related payroll costs, freeing up other money to move a state lab that has since been plagued with problems.
We fact-checked Oklahoma’s book-banning controversy
Some news reports on book bans have lacked nuance and context, or contained factual errors. Statements by public officials sometimes repeated inaccurate information.
Despite restrictions, Oklahoma County looking at federal funds to help build a new jail
Federal guidelines forbid using American Rescue Plan funds to build correctional facilities. But some county officials believe there are options to get around the rules and shore up an estimated $40-million budget hole.
Oklahoma is prosecuting pregnant women for using medical marijuana
Two district attorneys have targeted mothers with child neglect felonies.
Oklahoma begins two-year execution spree by putting James Coddington to death
Oklahoma has set execution dates for 24 more men by the end of 2024.
As small towns struggle to pay off winter storm debt, Oklahoma taxpayers will pick up part of the tab
After the storm, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office said it would investigate natural gas price gouging. A year and a half later, no criminal or civil cases have been filed and there’s no active state investigation.
Even with millions in new funding, Oklahoma still faces staffing shortages for disability services
Care providers in the state have faced a staffing crisis for years due to low pay. It could pose a problem as the state aims to end a 13-year waiting list for developmental disability services.
