State’s lawsuit alleging ‘insulin pricing scheme’ is still active

A lawsuit that state Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed in May against major diabetic drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) for “an unfair and deceptive pricing scheme that has cost Americans billions of dollars” is still active.

Okla. National Guard to be honored with monument, new museum

OKLAHOMA CITY – State officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking Dec. 19 for the 45th Division National Guard Arch and Park on the State Capitol Grounds.

Rig Report: Rig activity stays steady in state, nation

From staff reports For another consecutive week, the number of active oil and gas rigs in Oklahoma held steady, based on the latest rig report released by Baker Hughes Co.The report listed Oklahoma with 43 rigs, same as the previous week and only one less than a year ago when the count was 44.

Lithium battery developer acquires site for plant in Muskogee

From staff reports Lithium battery developer Stardust Power Inc. announced acquisition of a 66-acre site in Muskogee as it prepares to construct what it described as “one of North America’s largest lithium refineries.

Bayer WestBred varieties dominate wheat yield contest

In this year’s National Wheat Yield Contest, 12 of the 26 winners were WestBred varieties.“It really shows that when you take high-performing growers and pair them with high-performing products, a lot can happen in the field,” Bayer WestBred Marketing Manager Carrie Mitchell Roach said.

USDA quarterly pigs report puts pressure on 2025 prices

Though lower feed costs in 2024 have provided opportunities for profitability, hog producers have a long way to go to make up for their 2023 losses, when farrow- to-finish operations lost $31 per head.According to the latest fourth-quarter report issued Dec. 23 by the U.S.

Coal still fuels many power plants in 14-state SPP region

A report shows coal remains a strong source of fuel for generation plants to provide electricity to the 14 states, including Oklahoma, that comprise the Southwest Power Pool.A recent report from the SPP indicated that in the third quarter of 2024, coal was used more than wind. Natural gas fueled 33.

Legislators oppose wind farm planned in McIntosh County

Two Oklahoma legislators have warned Oklahoma wind farm operator TransAlta that a wind farm it proposes to build in McIntosh County is not wanted and they intend to fight it.Reps.