June 4, 2024 archive

Approaching summer creates questions about electric grids

(Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)   As the summer approaches across the U.S., there is growing discussion and reports about whether electric grids can meet the demands. As OK Energy Today reported this week, the Southwest Power Pool, which includes Oklahoma as one of its 14-member states, indicated it will not have major problems …

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Cole faces White House challenge over military construction bill

  Despite being supported by Oklahoma’s US House delegation, a bill passed by the House Appropriations Committee to fund military construction at Oklahoma’s military installations, the White House indicates it might veto the bill. The White House apparently raised concerns about “partisan” amendments targeting LGBTQ Americans and access to abortion. U.S. Rep. Tom Cole chairs …

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