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Billions in requests for federal money from both state agencies and the private sector are being kept secret by Oklahoma’s purchasing agency.

Oklahoma received $485 million in federal emergency funds to help those at risk of eviction. Yet thousands have been evicted while waiting.

Oklahoma's appointed Ed Sec Ryan Walters is paid $120,000 by a nonprofit funded by secret billionaires promoting charter schools.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt's administration officials have repeatedly denied nonprofit newsrooms' requests to release a report on federal funds use.

Government agencies have argued that large, complicated records requests are disruptive or could impact economic development.

OK Legislature proposals range from limits on classroom discussions of current events to requiring schools to teach ‘Victims of Communism Day’

Oklahoma Watch reporter Whitney Bryen uncovered a pattern of a nonprofit whose leadelrs were using money given for victims for vacations.

Bills moving through the Legislature could block getting a question on the ballot through Oklahoma’s initiative and referendum process.

As Lt. Governor, Matt Pinnell signed off on over $16 million in paid by taxpayers in questionable Foggy Bottom Kitchen expenses.

Federal lab inspectors have resolved their major concerns with Oklahoma’s relocated public health lab in Stillwater after re-inspection.