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Senator Lankford Takes Aim at Biden’s FLRA General Counsel Nominee
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford sent a letter to the President in opposition to Suzanne Summerlin, Biden’s nominee for the role of General Counsel at the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA). Senator Lankford takes issue with Summerlin’s alleged communications that had an “appearance of impropriety” as determined by the agency’s watchdog. Lankford received support from Senators Rick …
Congressman Lucas Will Return to Washington, D.C. Next Week
Good news! Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas will return to Washington, D.C. soon. Lucas has been cleared by his physician to resume his work schedule beginning next week. Congressman Lucas broke his hip socket in a ranch accident last month, requiring surgery. Throughout his recuperation, he had maintained involvement remotely in various House committee meetings allowing …
Arkansas to Receive More Than $10 Million From Grid Enhancement Grant Program
Arkansas will receive more than $10 million in federal grant funding over the next two years to improve the state’s power grid structure. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced on Wednesday that the first year, the state will receive $5.16 million with another $5.14 million during the second year. The grant is funded …
US EIA Reports More Than Two Million On-Road Light Duty Electric Vehicles in 2021
In 2021, the number of U.S. registered light-duty electric vehicles (EV) on the roads reached 2.13 million vehicles, a sharp increase from the less than 100,000 EVs on the roads in 2012, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Monthly Energy Review. EVs have become more popular in the United States over the past decade …
Osage Nation Continues Fighting Enel on Wind Turbine Damage to Mineral Estate
KOSU reported that critics within the Osage Nation are clashing with modern day technology in a fight to protect the tribe’s origin and Native American culture. They say their estate is illegally impeded by wind turbines and their operators, as their presence damages the prairie and harms the mineral estate. The Osage Nation is adamant …
Ascent Resources Announces $12.5 Million Quarterly Distribution and Reverse Stock Split
Oklahoma City-based Ascent Resources, LLC announced on Wednesday that its Board of Managers approved a quarterly distribution of $12.5 million payable on September 25, 2023 to unitholders of the Company. All future distributions are subject to further approval by the Board of Managers. Additionally, the Company will conduct a reverse stock split of its outstanding …
Minnesota’s Microgrid Research Center to Aid in Workforce Development and Assist Power Grid
In St. Paul, Minnesota, a college’s microgrid research center is preparing to expand after securing significant new state and federal funding. The University of St. Thomas’ Center for Microgrid Research plans to triple its three-person staff and enroll more students thanks to money from a $7.5 million state legislative appropriation and $11 million in federal …
Evergy Withdraws Missouri Opt Out Request for Time of Use Pricing
Ten days after seeking permission to allow customers to opt out of controversial time-of-use pricing, western Missouri’s major electric utility withdrew its request with state regulators, according to a news article published earlier this week by the Missouri Independent. Under an order from the Missouri Public Service Commission, Topeka-based Evergy is expected next month to …
Lankford Holds Facebook Live Event to Discuss Government Shutdown Act
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford communicated with his constituents through Facebook Live recently to provide the latest update on his bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act. The bill requires all Members of Congress, staff and the Office of Management and Budget must stay in the nation’s capital and work until the spending bills are completed if appropriations work is not done on time. This will prevent future threats of a government-wide shutdown, …
Gulfport Energy Expands Stock Buyback Program to $650 Million
Anticipating significant cash flow through the end of next year, Oklahoma City-based Gulfport Energy Corporation announced that the board of directors expanded its common stock repurchase authorization by 63 percent to $650 million, according to a company press release issued on Wednesday. This increased authorization extends the program through December 31, 2024. “As we close …
