Oklahoma’s three Corporation Commissioners have come out against a legislative task force recommendation to remove trucking enforcement from the agency and transfer it to the Department of Public Safety. They argue such a move will end up costing millions for taxpayers. “The OCC is gravely concerned with the proposal,” declared Commissioners Todd Hiett, Bob …
December 9, 2023 archive
Second attempt at rural broadband expansion program could be approved this week
After re-examining and exploring how it wants to spend $382 million in government money for an expansion and improvement of internet service in rural Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board could vote this week on redrafted proposals. The Board is to meet Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. to consider an agenda that includes a possible …
Government to buy another 3 million barrels to refill nation’s oil reserve
The government now is aiming for March to begin replenishing the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve which is at its lowest level in decades. After using 180 million barrels of crude oil to lower gasoline prices instead of the original purpose for national security emergencies, the Biden administration announced Friday it intends to buy 3 …
Gasoline prices are at 11 month low—down to $2.19 in OKC
The nation’s gasoline prices hit an eleven month low this week, falling to a national average of $3.16 as of Saturday morning, while Oklahoma’s average is $2.71 per gallon. But some Oklahoma City gas stations offered the fuel at $2.19 per gallon. AAA analysts say it is possible that the national average could fall …
Scientist measures wind farm wind speeds in northern Oklahoma
In northern Oklahoma sits a special radar site with a specific goal of measuring the flow of wind through some of the neighboring wind farms. It is maintained and operated by the Texas Tech University National Wind Institute and is located about 10 miles east of Enid. The U.S. Department of Energy funds the …
Oklahoma Wildlife Director makes surprise resignation
Former executive director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, J.D. Strong unexpectly quit his latest state job in the past week—that of director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “After much prayer, and after more than 31 years of state service, I have deided to step down as Director of the ODWC, effective …