November 19, 2022 archive

Federal Reserve bank reports slowdown in Oklahoma manufacturing

  A new Federal Reserve Bank report shows manufacturing activity in Oklahoma and other states that make up the Tenth District declined in the past month. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Survey also said expectations for future activity “were mostly flat or slightly positive.” Regional factory activity continued to decline at a steady rate …

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Study says Oklahoma should have adequate winter supplies for electrical power

  The same group that was critical of Oklahoma’s bond securitization plan to cover 2021 Winter storm costs is out with its winter outlook which says Oklahoma should not have the power supply problems like it did last year. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation issued its 2022-2023 Winter Reliability Assessment for the approaching winter. While the …

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Buttigieg’s visit with New Mexico tribal leaders wasn’t so friendly

  Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg got an earful from Native Americans when he visited New Mexico this past week. Tribal leaders demanded federal funds to fix their roads and to repair the broken agreement with the federal government. ““The so-called federal responsibility is not met for these tribes,” one leader told Buttigieg according to the …

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Canoo wants $1 million from OKC to locate manufacturing plant in the city

  Electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo wants $1 million from Oklahoma City before it brings a manufacturing operation to the city. The Oklahoman reported the EV maker will create 550 jobs over three years in exchange for the financial assistance. Canoo wants to locate the plant at the former Terex telehandler plant located near I-40 and …

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