We fact-checked the Oklahoma governor’s debate between Kevin Stitt and Joy Hofmeister
From Oklahoma’s violent crime rate to abortion law, we found false and misleading statements.
We fact-checked candidates for Oklahoma County District Attorney
The Frontier found false and misleading claims from both candidates.
When it comes to energy policy, Hofmeister distances herself from Biden
As Joy Hofmeister and Gov. Kevin Stitt shared the stage on Wednesday, Stitt attempted to connect his opponent to Biden’s energy policies. But Hofmeister tried to distance herself from the president, criticizing Biden’s energy “rhetoric.”
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.
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.