At least 11 Republican candidates have pledged to reject lobbyist meals, gifts

At least 11 Republican candidates have pledged to reject lobbyist meals, gifts

The transactions range from a $2.35 cup of coffee to $402.55 worth of food and alcohol at an upscale Oklahoma City restaurant. Add it all up, and lobbyists have spent more than $414,000 on meals, beverages and gifts for lawmakers since January 2025. That number is likely to increase as the legislative session marches toward sine die and the latest lobbyist spending reports come due in early May. Many lawmakers, who work part-time and are term-li…