Sooner State News

Former Oklahoma tourism director on talks with marina developer: 'I can't do it, so it would be great if you could'

By David Beasley | May 18, 2022

The former deputy director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Gino DeMarco, may have been involved in another rigged state contract, according to a series of recently uncovered emails, The Frontier reported.

Barbecue joint owner: 'Don't worry, I have a direct line to the governor'

By David Beasley | Apr 18, 2022

Controversy surrounds apparently fraudulent contracts between an Oklahoma state agency and a barbecue joint.

Watchdog group: Oklahoma taxpayers should 'ask tough questions' on state COVID-19 spending

By David Beasley | Apr 8, 2022

Oklahomans should "ask tough questions and demand transparency" from the administration of Gov. Kevin Stitt on how COVID-19 relief funds are spent, a watchdog group said.