Pandemic spending at the Oklahoma Health Department violated the state constitution, an audit found

The state auditor released an investigation into questionable spending after the Attorney General said he would keep it confidential.

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Allegations of election fraud linger in Oklahoma as GOP candidates seek to energize voters

Donald Trump won every county in the state in 2020, but some lawmakers still seek investigations and tighter voting laws.

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Republican lawmakers file dozens of bills to curb vaccine mandates in Oklahoma

While similar proposals didn’t get a hearing last year, GOP lawmakers are hoping a more nuanced approach will help their legislation gain traction.  

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