Steve Metzer

Tulsa World Capitol Bureau Staff Writer

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission essentially had its wings clipped in a settlement reached with the state’s Ethics Commission over allegations of campaign finance violations.

According to the settlement, which was formally executed on Wednesday, the Gamefowl Commission was ordered to dissolve as a political activist organization for at least two years and to pay a $10,000 penalty.

In a media release, the Ethics Commission said it approved the settlement with the Gamefowl Commission Political Action Committee and its treasurer, Blake Pearce, after a finding of “extensive violations” of campaign finance laws. It said the PAC admitted to serious and repeated violations, including taking contributions above the maximum al

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