Oklahoma isn’t alone in dealing with the controversial issue of the Right of First Refusal, the ability of utilities to refuse competitive bidding for major transmission line projects. Other states are too. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is in the midst of a Notice of Inquiry in researching the pros and cons of the issue. …
November 19, 2023 archive
Thanksgiving efforts promoted by PSO
As Thanksgiving approaches, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) highlighted the unique innovations of Food On The Move and discussed other successful food and housing programs supported by PSO and the American Electric Power Foundation through the Feeding Communities initiative. “Thanksgiving is a time when we all pause to appreciate our good fortune and …
Sen. Mullin files act to lower cost of rural broadband service
Oklahoma U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin wants to do something about lowering the cost of the availability of broadband service and he has the support of at least one Democrat. Mullin was joined by Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Idaho Republican Sen. Mike Crapo in introducing the Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of …
Rep. Lucas and House Committee press for answers in Antarctic Research program
Led by Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas, the House Science, Space and Technology Committee is demanding answers regarding its investigation into sexual harassment and assault in the U.S .Antarctic Program. He was joined by Ranking Democrat Zoe Lofgren of California in sending letters to the Director of the National Science Foundation and the CEO of …
Deadline day approaches for Attorney General’s subpoena of Oklahoma Corporation Commission
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has a week to respond to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s subpoena for communications from Oklahoma Corporation Commission staff during the 2021 winter storm and the months that followed. It is part of his ongoing investigation into alleged market manipulation of natural gas prices during the storm. He issued the …