When news spread Tuesday morning of the death of former Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, it immediately prompted tributes from those who worked with him. “We grieve along with our state and nation the loss of a true patriot for our American values and way of life,” said Sen. James Lankford. “Jim was an …
Former Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe died Monday evening. He was 89 and missed his 90th birthday by about four months. “Mountain” was his middle name and indeed, he was a mountain when it came to politics and his stature in the history of Oklahoma. U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the following statement after …
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 …
““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 …
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 …
** 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. ** …
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 …
Devon Energy’s $5 billion purchase of more holdings in the Williston Basin, Senate Democrats probe Chesapeake Energy and Continental Resources and how OG&E defended its $10 a month hike to residential customers. They were discussed at length on the latest Scott Mitchell Talks Energy podcast with Jerry Bohnen. Click below to view.
A dispute involving a vendor who provides ZOOM service for meetings of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has resulted in the public no longer being able to access and view live meetings of the commission. An announcement Monday afternoon described it this way: “Due to a vendor contract dispute beyond the control of the Oklahoma …
Crude oil prices hit a one-week low in Monday’s trading, falling about 1% for the day. The slide came as Hurricane Beryl hit Houston and forced the shutdown of U.S. refineries and ports along the Gulf of Mexico. At the same time, prices fell as some clung to the prospects of a ceasefire …
