Oklahoma lobbyist spending rebounds from pandemic-era decline

Oklahoma lobbyists have spent nearly $380,000 this year on gifts, meals and beverages for state legislators and other elected officials through May, a 42% increase over the same period two years ago. With COVID-19 concerns heightened, advocacy groups scaled back large in-person gatherings during the 2021 legislative session.

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