Reviewing ‘Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions’

By Mindy Ragan Wood When the thought of wrongful convictions springs to mind, it’s easy to assume that scientific breakthroughs make it almost impossible to become a victim.

FAM CEO Proud To Honor Her Native American Upbringing

The First Americans Museum is NOT the authority on the 39 First American Nations in Oklahoma today.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: House

OKLAHOMA CITY – In the new legislative assembly that opened Feb. 3, Rep. Daniel Pae (R-Lawton) plans to revisit a few familiar topics from last session that weren’t signed into law.For starters, House Bill 2011 reintroduces the Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kendal Sacchieri (R-Blanchard) has filed a measure in the new legislative session that would require clear labeling on ballot measures that would lead to tax increases.

Oklahoma tribal area economies: higher incomes, lower poverty rates

By Chad Wilkerson & Chase Farha This edition of the Okl ahoma Economist issued by the Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City analyzes in detail the economic progress made by Native Americans across the state over the past 10 to 15 y ears.

Americans to Eat 1.47 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LIX

While Kansas City is known for its barbecue and Philly its cheesesteaks, when it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter than wings.The National Chicken Council (NCC) released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to consume 1.

Rig Report: Oklahoma sees gain in rig activity

Oklahoma was one of three oil-producing states that saw an increase in rig activity last week, according to the most recent Baker Hughes Rig Report.Oklahoma gained one to reach 45 total rigs, compared to the 42 rigs reported a year ago.

Energy / Business Briefs

National• Executives from a dozen U.S. power companies urge the Trump administration to roll back federal regulations on coal ash disposal and rescind recent enforcement action.

Energy industry views license plate readers as crime-fighting tool

OKLAHOMA CITY – The oil and gas industry is expected to pay close attention to Senate Bill 857, which would allow automatic license plate readers or cameras to be used for more than just identifying vehicles that are not insured. For example: to detect criminal activity in the oil patc h.

Legislator attempts to control bidding on electric transmission projects

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Trey Caldwell (R-Lawton) is making a third attempt to create what he says is not a ROFR or Right of First Refusal bill in the Legislature.