News

‘It’s obvious nobody’s watching’: Former GOP lawmaker says Republicans failing to hold Walters accountable amid massive staff payments
A former Republican lawmaker says members of his own party are failing to hold State Superintendent Ryan Walters accountable after News 4 and Oklahoma Watch uncovered a string of unexplained, ...
Oklahoma Watch: Looking at pay, political background of Ryan Walters' team
It’s quite concerning, the amount of money they are getting paid and understanding their background. It doesn’t seem like ...
Tahlequah Daily Press4d
OKLAHOMA WATCH: Walters’ new hires steeped in politics, not education
Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, who some pollsters predict is eyeing a run for governor in 2026, now has a ...
The Journal Record5d
Walters’ new hires steeped in politics, not education
Political operatives with campaign ties join State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ staff, prompting scrutiny over salaries, ...
OU Daily5d
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters hires political strategists onto state department’s payroll
Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, who some pollsters predict is eyeing a run for governor in 2026, now has a ...
New records reveal even more unexplained five-figure payouts to Ryan Walters’ chief of staff
After already uncovering records Monday, News 4 found additional records on Tuesday revealing State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ new chief of staff received yet another extra paycheck worth ...
New OSDE chief of staff paid nearly $50K in first month, still listed as active employee for Florida company
The Oklahoma State Department of Education was unable to explain to News 4 why it paid State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ newly-hired chief of staff nearly $50,000 during his first month on ...