July 9, 2024 archive

New Mexico expands “forever chemicals” lawsuit against US government

  New Mexico just expanded its lawsuit over those forever chemicals against the federal government. The chemicals, known as polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, have been found in and around military communities across the state. The New Mexico Environment Department, New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee and the New Mexico Attorney General announced it amended …

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157 GOP members in Congress fight EPA’s electric truck rule

““This rule will only further increase costs for American families, businesses, and rural communities while fueling more inflation.”   Three Oklahomans in the U.S. House were among more than 150 Republican lawmakers who urged the Biden administration’s EPA to rescind its controversial rule aimed at increasing electric trucks on the roads. Reps. Stephanie Bice, Kevin …

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ONEOK’s 2Q report coming in early August

    The second quarter 2024 earnings report from ONEOK, Inc. will be released in early August. The company explained the release will be after the market closes on August 5 and ONEOK’s executive management will take part in a conference call the following day. The conference call will be held at 10 a.m. central …

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Energy briefs

** Exxon Mobil said on Monday lower natural gas prices and refining margins are expected to hit the oil major’s second-quarter earnings. The oil major would be reporting its first earnings after closing the acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources for $60 billion, with the combined operations making it the largest oil producer in the Permian basin. ** …

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AARP makes financial investments in 7 cities and towns

  Seven organizations throughout Oklahoma will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more, with an emphasis on the …

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