The U.S. House on Thursday passed what Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern described as the toughest ever sanctions bill against Iran. H.R. 5961, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Action passed with a vote of 307-199, including the support of all five Oklahomans in the House of Representatives. An amendment by Texas Rep. August Pfluger …
November 2023 archive
200 gigabytes and 1 million items given to Attorney General in price gouging probe
The revelation of a 6-page memo regarding the Oklahoma Attorney General’s subpoena of communications by those who worked on the 2021 Winter Storm securitization at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission shows the list did not involve an extensive number as might have been considered. However, the amount of material was still large as Gentner Drummond …
Crude dropped 2% in the US following OPEC+ decision of more production cuts
A day after rising 2%, crude oil prices fell more than 2% in Thursday’s trading, resulting in some strong gains for Oklahoma energy stocks. What brought about the weak action by crude? OPEC+ and its decision to voluntary oil output cuts in the first quarter of next year. OPEC+, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, pump …
Oklahoma auto dealers join fight against Biden’s EV mandates
(courtesy of EV Voice of the Customer) An estimated 4,000 auto dealers across the U.S. say it’s time for the Biden administration to put the brakes on its electric vehicle demands. At least 29 dealers in Oklahoma are among the 3,882 firms and leaders that wrote the President. “With each passing day, it becomes …
Lucas-led House committee approves support for the commercial space sector
The U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, led by Oklahoma Rep. Frank Lucas passed bills this week to advance the nation’s leadership in quantum sciences and strengthen the country’s commercial space sector. Lucas called them “critical pieces of legislation” to secure the country’s global competitiveness in the science and space fields. “Both …
ONE Gas expects lower earnings in 2024
ONE Gas, the Tulsa-based company with 2.3 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, came out with its 2024 fiancial guidance this week, expecting 2024 net income to be $214 million to $231 million….lower than the 2023 financial guidance. The company said earnings per diluted share are anticipated to be in the range of …
Black vultures and government red tape targeted by Sen. Mullin
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin and two others in the Senate have their sights set on black vultures—-yes, turkey buzzards. And they have the support of a variety of agriculture groups. Together with Sens. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi, they have introduced the Black Vulture Relief Act to allow farmers and …
OGE adds James Eldridge to economic development manager
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) has announced James Eldridge has joined the electric company as an economic development manager, using his experience at previous positions in Ada and Oklahoma City. “We work to increase economic prosperity and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve,” said Alba Weaver, OG&E senior manager …
Pickets out in force at Ponca City Phillips 66 Refinery
(courtesy of KOKH TV) Members of the United Steelworkers union don’t like the way they are being treated at the Phillips 66 Company offices in Ponca City and picketed the place on Wednesday. About 70 members of the Steelworkers Local 13-857 carried signs and expressed their conceerns that clerks are being forced to cover …
Did Biden make a blasphemous show to attack Colorado Congresswoman?
President Biden used a visit to a wind turbine manufacturing plant in Pueblo, Colorado to attack Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, calling her “one of the leaders of (the) extreme MAGA movement.” He even made a near blasphemous use of the sign of the cross to tear into the Representative. As Biden mentioned her name …