Sooner State News

GOP lawmakers claim Rep. Roberts, candidate for labor commissioner, 'grossly unfit' for office following domestic abuse allegations

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 11, 2022

Recently disclosed court documents detailed a history of domestic abuse by Oklahoma Rep. Sean Roberts (R-Hominy), who is a candidate for labor commissioner.

'We’re witnessing the least transparent governor in our state’s history': Questions of transparency, ethics mount around Stitt

By Andy Nghiem | May 24, 2022

Amid a number of scandals, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill aimed at increasing transparency throughout the state government. As investigations peer into the accusations against Stitt, criticisms of his conduct continue to pile up.

'Basic facts and finances are the focus of the committee's first meeting': Investigative Committee issues first subpoenas into Oklahoma BBQ scandal probe

By Andy Nghiem | May 6, 2022

The Oklahoma House of Representatives Special Investigative Committee has issued its subpoenas to the director of the Office of Management and Budget and the director of the Legislative Office of Financial Transparency as it probes the alleged Swadley's BBQ scandal.