December 5, 2018 archive

Ports of Catoosa and Muskogee Will Benefit from Inhofe Provisions in Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill

Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe praised President Trump on Tuesday for signing S. 140, which reauthorizes the Coast Guard for 2018 and 2019. Inhofe authored Section 819 of S. 140, which directs the U.S. Coast Guard to create a plan to replace aging inland waterways and river tender vessels, which are responsible for maintaining the navigation …

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$105 Million Highway Construction Project Awarded by Oklahoma Transportation Commission to Allen Consulting

Allen Contracting Inc. of Oklahoma City was awarded a $105 million contract on Monday by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission, according to a news report published in The Oklahoman. Work will commence next spring with an estimated completion in 2021. The contract is the largest single award issued by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The construction …

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Snow in the Weekend Forecast for Oklahoma

With reports of light snow flurries and sleet falling in Norman on Tuesday afternoon, Oklahomans are bracing for a frigid weekend as another cold front is expected to move into the state on Thursday. News9 Meteorologist David Payne reports that a few showers may arrive with the arctic air. The rain will subside on Friday …

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