Ranked-choice voting banned in Oklahoma

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Thirty legislators signed on with state R ep. Eric Roberts (R-Oklahoma City), the Assistant Majority Whip, to support the ban on ranked-choice voting in Oklahoma. House Bill 3156 was approved by Gov. Kevin Stitt on April 29.

Oklahoma sees potential workforce in persons with disabilities

Of the 3.8 million Oklahoma residents, 614,800 claim to have at least one disability. Studies show disabilities in the workplace are underreported, which means the number is likely higher.Statistics from Oklahoma.gov/okdrs show the percentage of disability types among the state's total population.

Barclays added to state list of banned financial institutions

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Treasurer Todd Russ announced that his office added Barclays PLC to the Oklahoma Treasurer’s Restricted Financial Companies List of institutions that are considered hostile to energy companies.

Southwest Power Pool announces changes in executive leadership

From staff reports LTTLE ROCK, Ark. – Southwest Power Pool, a 14-state group, including Oklahoma, last week announced changed to their executive team.

Devon repeats strong quarterly gains, increased oil production

From staff reports Profits are flowing for Devon Energy as oil pr oduction increases, repeating their record $1.7 billion cash flow from operating activities in the f irst quarter of the year.The $1.

Updated aviation fuel model doesn’t fly with corn growers

From staff reports The U.S Department of Treasury’s recent decision to modify the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation model has concerned some corn growers.

House Republicans Block Biden’s ‘War’ on Energy Production in Alaska

From staff reports Oklahoma’s congressional delegation and other U.S. House Republicans rebuked the White House’s recent moves to restrict oil and gas exploration in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve and Artic National Wildlife Refuge.The House passed H.

Producers may qualify for wildfire, disaster relief

STILLWATER – Dr. Amy Hagerman, Oklahoma State University associate professor of agricultural economics, recently discussed USDA Wildfire and Disaster Assistance programs available to producers affected by wildfires.

Farmers, firefighters unite to eliminate forever chemicals

From staff reports A partnership between Cross Plains Solutions and the soy checkoff gives firefighters less to worry about with the invention of SoyFoam. SoyFoam is 100% free of intentionally 3added perand polyfluoroalkyl substances and is made with no fluorines.

MIO Coalition to host MIO Market at Scissortail Park

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The Made in Oklahoma Coalition invites everyone to join them in celebrating local products by attending the inaugural MIO Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at Scissortail Park.