The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the newest edition of the department’s 2025-2050 Long Range Transportation Plan. Public input will be the foundation for setting the transportation priorities and policies that will impact daily travel, business operations and infrastructure improvements throughout Oklahoma during the next 25-years. Oklahomans can submit …
January 2025 archive
No energy mentioned in Senate Democrats’ agenda
When Oklahoma Senate Democrats released their legislative priorities this week for the 2025 session, their blueprint did not mention energy in any way or fashion. The Democrats said they were intent on creating prosperity, improved health, greater educational opportunities and more fair government for all Oklahomans. “Oklahomans need us working on real problem solving …
Supreme Court won’t hear Utah’s challenge of federal control of land
Just a few days after protesters gathered at the Utah state capitol to rally against Utah’s land grab lawsuit, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not hear the lawsuit which seeks control of federal public lands in the state. They had gathered to protest the petition filed last summer by Utah Gov. …
Bingman sworn in as Corporation Commissioner
Commissioner Brian Bingman was sworn in to his first six-year term as Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner during a public ceremony held Monday afternoon, January 13, 2025, at the Supreme Court Ceremonial Chambers at the State Capitol. Oklahoma Supreme Court Vice-Chief Justice Dana Kuehn administered the oaths of office as Bingman’s wife, Paula, held the family …
Crude oil prices and Oklahoma energy stocks had a strong Monday
Monday produced a nearly 2% jump in crude oil prices over growing expectations that the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil announced last Friday by the Biden administration will force India and China to go elsewhere for their oil. At the same time, it was a strong day for Oklahoma energy stocks as one firm …
Iowa legislators to try again to put more restrictions on eminent domain
Oklahoma isn’t the only place where the issue of eminent domain used by energy firms is growing more and more heated and efforts target the legislature. Iowa House lawmakers are under pressure to revisit legislation to tighten eminent domain restrictions, though Senate support remains unclear after unsuccessful efforts in the past two years. They …
Are Gov. Stitt and Ryan Walters at odds over stopping green energy?
When Ryan Walters spoke to those attending the Stop the Green rally held last week at the State Capitol, it might have him in the uncomfortable position of possibly disagreeing with Gov. Kevin Stitt. Ryan spoke against the wind and solar farms and stood arm-in-arm with the protesters, as OK Energy Today reported …
Bob Anthony leaves legacy of honesty and champion of the ratepayer
“I think Bob is the most honest public official that Oklahoma has ever had—“ With the swearing in of Brian Bingman as the newest Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner, the state capitol said goodbye to Commissioner Bob Anthony, a 36-year regulator known for his keen desire for honesty. The honesty was reflected in his last official …
Broadband Board to meet for first time this year
The Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board opens its 2025 term with its first official meeting of the year. The Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, at the Harvey Parkway Building, Room 105, 301 Northwest 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. The following is the agenda. 1. Call to Order, Welcome, and Determination …
PSO honored for Barnsdall tornado response
Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) received the Emergency Response Award, one of the highest accolades in the electric utility industry, from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for its exemplary response to the Barnsdall Tornado of May 2024. On May 6th, an EF-4 tornado with winds reaching up to 175 mph hit Barnsdall, Oklahoma, …