Oklahoma Panhandle State University is redefining No Man’s Land

Oklahoma House Speaker Designee Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow) along with state Reps. Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee), John George (R-Edmond) and Kenton Patzkowsky (R-Guymon) visit Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Oklahoma.

Career criminal pleads guilty to ATM theft

OKLAHOMA CITY– An Edmond resident who has a lengthy criminal record and was accused of committing a crime spree in January, including theft of an ATM, pleaded guilty May 22 to six felony charges.

Bill simplifies vehicle transfers for Oklahoma’s small businesses

From staff r eports OKLAHOMA CITY – Legis lation to aid Okl ahoma small b usiness owners was approved by Governor Kevin S titt on M ay 20.

Lucas warns against rushing AI research

From staff reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas last week warned the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee that the United States’ development of semiconductor and artificial intelligence research “should not be rushed.

Canoo expands market, still struggles for cash

Leadership at the electric vehicle company Canoo are hoping that U.S Postal Service contracts and launching into the Saudi Arabian market will improve the company’s finances.

Rig Count Report

Oil and gas rig counts fell in Oklahoma, Texas and the nation in the past week, reported Baker Hughes in its most recent announcement released last Friday.Oklahoma’s count dropped by one to 43 as the state approached the 46 rigs it had a year ago.

Hydrogen production plant proposed for Cushing

OKLAHOMA CITY – Summit Utilities wants to build, own and operate a hydrogen blending facility in Cushing and is seeking approval from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

Regional banks increase lending to oil/gas clients

A study by Pickering Energy Partners shows banks across the U.S. are backing away even more from their climate goals and previous wary stance against the oil and gas industry.

Energy/Business Briefs

• The federal government agreed to a $15 million f ine for Norfolk Southern over last year’s disastrous derailment in East P alestine, Ohio, and the railroad promised to pay more than $500 million to com plete the efforts to improve safety that it announced after the cr ash and address community...

Drummond, 18 attorneys general file in climate change battle

From staff reports Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond joined 19 other Republican attorneys general who responded last week to climate lawsuits from California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island against the oil and gas industry.