State prepares for future state park restaurant contracts … State leaders say they are moving forward as they prepare for future state park restaurant contracts
Special committee begins investigation into controversial … A special investigative committee says it has served its first subpoenas related to a controversial vendor agreement with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.
State Senator files bills on Oklahoma state parks … Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed three pieces of legislation related to Oklahoma’s state parks and their operations.
Committee to investigate controversial tourism agreement … Oklahoma state lawmakers say they are preparing to form a special committee to investigate potential misuse of taxpayer funds through vendor agreements with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.
First special committee hearing into controversial … A special investigative committee is having the first hearing into a controversial vendor agreement with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.
Free guided hikes kicking off the New Year at OK … If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape for 2023, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department is here to help.
Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen issues statement following … Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen is responding to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s decision to terminate its contract with the restaurant chain following corruption and fraud allegations.
Flashpoint team talks abortion battle As abortion rights take center stage in the nation, a new law in Oklahoma is also causing controversy.
Looking for a getaway? Tiny cabins open at Beavers … If you are looking for a unique staycation idea, you might think about a getaway to Beavers Bend State Park.
2019-20 audit shows questionable credit card purchases … Auditors were “unable to determine what was purchased, at what cost and quantity, and if the purchase was made for legitimate and valid governmental purposes,” for over $214,000 in transactions.
Oklahoma State Senator to file legislation to restore … The Chairman of the State Senate Appropriations Committee is putting together legislation to restore power to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission – an action taken after a recent controversy involving multimillion dollar state contracts with Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen.