Not to rub it in the faces of Oklahoma leaders who failed to land the $5 billion Panasonic plant more than a year ago, but the plant being constructed near Kansas City is close to actual manufacturing of lithium batteries for electric vehicles. Another ribbon cutting type ceremony was held last week at the …
Sen. Lankford says he’s not finished competing for more Federal Transportation grants
Oklahoma received millions of dollars in recent federal transportation grants but U.S. Sen. James Lankford says he’s not finished in trying to get more. “Our nation always has and always will have transportation and infrastructure needs, the challenge is to determine the places of highest need at that moment. I worked with our Oklahoma …
4Q revenues drop at Alliance Resource Partners
Alliance Resource Partners in Tulsa had some disappointing fourth quarter results as total revenue fell nearly 6% compared to a year ago. But growing energy conditions also give optimism at the company’s leadership. The coal-company’s revenue decreased 5.6% to $590.1 million compared to $625.4 million for the 2023 Quarter primarily as a result of …
Energy briefs
** The ongoing conflict between oil giant Exxon and environmental groups has escalated amid a new lawsuit against California’s attorney general. Exxon Mobil has sued Attorney General Rob Bonta as well as environmental groups, including the Sierra Club, for allegedly conspiring to defame and hinder the company’s business, per reports by the New York Times. ** Crescent …
Mullin says DEI is hurting Air Traffic Control academy
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin is claiming the FAA’s Air Traffic Control academy in Oklahoma City has struggled to fill its classrooms and he blames DEI quotas. It’s what he told “Fox News Live” on Saturday. “Instead of these classes being 100% full, we were at 80% or 70%, and it wasn’t from the …
Trump’s tariffs could mean higher gasoline prices
If the predictions of analysts and fuel traders are accurate, Americans are likely to see higher gasoline prices following President Trump’s decision on Saturday to implement tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil. President Trump amitted his move could also result in higher gas and heating costs for Americans, creating something of a doube-edged sword …
State legislators return to the capitol
The start of the new session of the 60th Oklahoma legislature promises to build excitement at the State Capitol on Monday. And maybe a little skepticism. More than 40 years ago, legislators were piqued about a poster that hung in the former broadcast press room of the capitol, featuring brightly colored clowns and highlighted …
ODOT plans $12 million rehab of I-40 bridges
Interstate drivers in Oklahoma City—get ready! Some major bridge work will begin Monday on I-40, according to the state Transportation Department. It is a $12million project. Plans to rehabilitate the structurally deficient eastbound and westbound I-40 bridges over I-44 are underway as drivers will notice message boards in the area. Starting at 8 a.m. …
Transportation Commissioners to meet Monday
The new Oklahoma legislative session will be on the topic Monday when the Oklahoma Transportation Commission holds its February meeting. Items to be addressed at the meeting: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will be presented an industry award for the US-281/Route 66 Bridgeport “Pony” Bridge in Canadian County, completed in advance of the 2026 …
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—tariffs and Todd Hiett
Tariffs or no tariffs…..and a review of the investigation of Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett. It’s among the topics of today’s Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen.