Tulsa mayoral hopeful Monroe Nichols gains momentum from small donors ahead of Election Day
Karen Keith has raised more money overall, but has seen a slow-down in donations since August.
Anonymous groups are spending big in Oklahoma Supreme Court justice retention races
Outside groups have spent at least $3.4 million leading up to the vote on whether to keep three state Supreme Court justices. That amount is expected to grow in the days leading up to Election Day.
Oklahoma has no plans to fine a troubled center for people with developmental disabilities, even after repeated problems
The Robert M. Greer Center was facing over $500,000 in fines for failing to protect clients from threats to their safety. But the state decided to instead hire a consulting company to suggest changes at the facility.
An Oklahoma grand jury issues a scathing report, but no indictments on federal education money
The Multi-County Grand Jury finds “grossly negligent handling of federal grant money” that was “easily preventable” under Gov. Kevin Stitt.
After Oklahoma banned some state-funded DEI initiatives, schools renamed offices and shuffled jobs
State agencies and universities that don’t comply with an order from Gov. Kevin Stitt to eliminate certain diversity programs risk losing state funding.
Senate leader says Oklahoma’s private school tax credit program is working despite criticisms
State lawmakers answer questions at The Frontier’s Oklahoma City forum.
Housing groups launch new homelessness council after Stitt dissolved the official one
The governor cited a need for smaller government last year when he disbanded the mostly unfunded council made up primarily of volunteers and state employees. The group had worked to coordinate funding and services between providers as the number of unsheltered Oklahomans continues to grow.
Gov. Kevin Stitt signs bill to move investigative office after allegations of abuse at Enid center
Oklahoma Human Services will no longer operate an office that investigates mistreatment of people in state care. Lawmakers sent the bill to Stitt’s desk after reports of repeated abuse at a center for people with developmental disabilities.
