A timeline of corruption hurting our kids

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After months of speculation news reports reveal Walters gives “blanket approval” for more than $8 Million that was supposed to be spent on school supplies during the pandemic. The taxpayer money was used instead to buy Christmas trees, gaming consoles, and hundreds of TVs (Oklahoma Watch, 5/2/22)

Governor Stitt vetoes government transparency proposal that would have required disclosure of Ryan Walters six figure salary being bankrolled by billionaires trying to dismantle our public schools (Oklahoma Watch, 5/2/22)

Swadley’s deal cost Oklahoma taxpayers $12.4 million, state watchdog says (The Oklahoman 5/13/22)

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell signed off on millions of Foggy Bottom Kitchen expenses (The Oklahoman 5/16/22)

Head of Tourism resigns and the state sues Foggy Bottom Kitchen scandal (The Frontier, 4/29/22)

Fire Marshal report details new allegation of corruption against Swadley’s, Governor’s Office (KFOR, 4/28/22)

OSBI to investigate criminal activity between state Tourism Department, Swadley’s barbecue (The Oklahoman, 4/4/22)

Education Secretary Walter exposed for failing to report campaign expenses (The Frontier, 3/25/22)

State auditor questions why criminal charges have still not been brought against Epic Charter schools for the largest abuse of taxpayer funds “in the history of this state” (Tulsa World, 3/11/22)