Senate unanimously approves $45M disaster relief package

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate unanimously voted Thursday to appropriate $45 million to aid counties ravaged by recent tornadoes.The Senate passed House Bills 2912 and 2913, which will help Oklahoma counties approved for FEMA disaster assistance to rebuild.

Funds for plugging abandoned oil/gas wells dwindle

With the end of Fiscal Year 2024 approaching for state government agencies, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission reports its funding for the state’s expanded abandoned well plugging program is dwindling.

Congress passes ‘robust’ FAA Reauthorization Bill

From staff reports If President Joe Biden signs House Resolution 3935, then Oklahoma City’s Mike Monroney Center will be busy training new air traffic controllers. Congress approved the measure, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024, last week by a vote of 387-26.

Drummond, OG&E warn consumers of recent scams

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and OG&E have partnered up to combat scams involving solar energy equipment and services.

State DEQ updates plans for VW settlement funds

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY–The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality invites the public to view how it is spending millions of dollars in settlement money from Volkswagen.

State’s early May rainfall averages less than an inch

From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.98 inches for the week of May 6-12, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The May 7 U.S.

Consumers dictate direction of strong beef cattle market

From staff reports Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing’s Bob Rodenberger last week emphasized favorable conditions for a specific age group of steers, saying the market remains strong.“This is still a good market,” he said.

Thinner crop profits, tighter credit conditions in 10th District

Farm income and credit conditions in the Tenth Federal Reserve District tightened in the first quarter of 2024. According to the Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions, farm incomes retracted at a sharp pace, farm loan repayment rates declined at a modest pace and loan demand rose notably.

Pinnell to speak on tourism during chamber luncheon

LAWTON – Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell will advocate for the state’s tourism program May 22 when he speaks at the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce luncheon.“We’re pretty excited to have him down here,” chamber president John Michael Montgomery said.