Lucas Discusses Farm Bill Outlook, CFIUS Successes

OKLAHOMA CITY – The big question on the minds of ag producers across the nation for about two years is when will a farm bill be finalized.

Oklahoma experiences strong windstorms, fire conditions, minimal rain

Strong winds and wildfire conditions were reported across the state between March 10 and 16, and rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.01 inches, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The March 11 U.S.

Rig Report: Oil, gas activity increases state’s rig count

From staff reports The nation’s oil and gas rig count was unchanged over the past week but exploration in Oklahoma is on the upswing as the number of rigs increased to a total of 51.The latest Baker Hughes Co.

Google announces plans to build data center in Stillwater

Google has been revealed as the Fortune 100 company that acquired land in north Stillwater to develop a data center campus that could become one of the l argest economic development projects in Oklahoma history.

New FTC data show jump in reported losses from fraud to $12.5 billion in 2024

From staff/wire reports WASHINGTON – Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024 – a 25% increase over the prior year.

Gov. Stitt Wants More Say in What Federal Funding Gets Cut Lawmakers

Oklahoma’s Kevin Stitt is arguing governors — like him — should play a role in helping the Trump administration decide when and how to shut off the flow of money into states’ budgets.“I think states need a seat at the table when we’re talking about spending cuts.

FISTA board approves leases for Business Integration Center

LAWTON – FISTA’s Business Integration Center in Central Plaza has two new tenants.

Deadline approaching to request absentee ballots

KIOWA COUNTY – Voters who need absentee ballots for the upcoming municipal and Caddo Kiowa Technology Center elections must submit their request to the Kiowa County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. March 17, Election Board Secretary Terri Meinert said in a news release.

County approves supplemental agreement for clinic

LAWTON – The Comanche County Health Department’s new public health preparedness clinic will be larger than originally anticipated.With little discussion, the Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 Feb 24 to approve a supplemental services agreement with Tradesman Architectural Studios.