What a week of crazy weather in Oklahoma. Temperatures on Monday could hit 85 to 86 degrees in central Oklahoma and do it again on Tuesday before taking an estimated 33-35 degree plunge Tuesday leading to highs on Wednesday in the low 50s. But there is a caution about wildfire dangers in the western half …
February 25, 2024 archive
Gains seen in oil and gas rig numbers in Oklahoma and U.S.
The number of oil and gas rigs active in Oklahoma increased by two in the past week and the total for the U.S. did the same, according to the latest figures released by Baker Hughes Co. Oklahoma’s count grew to 44, still far behind the 62 reported one year ago. Nationally, the count …
Legislative attempt to exempt Corporation Commission from Open Meetings Act
An effort is underway in the Oklahoma legislature to make the Oklahoma Corporation Commission exempt in some of its work from the state’s Open Meetings Act and allow certain meetings of the commissioners without notifying the public. The bill, HB2367 by Rep. Tammy Townley of Ardmore, would allow the three corporation commissioners to …