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State regulators fire Corporation Commission administrative director after 19 years

Jerry Bohnen

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY - Without providing an explanation, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission fired Brandy Wreath as the agency’s director of administration, a position he held for the last two years.The major question of “why?

Will lifestyle over luxury continue as search trend for potential homebuyers?

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

SEATTLE - The 2025 Zillow Zeitgeist, an annual review on how Americans search for homes, shows that home shoppers are gravitating toward adaptable spaces and attainable comforts versus high-end features and square footage.

Be aware of new tax laws in 2026

Debi DeSilver

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Among other tax law changes for 2026, the Internal Revenue Service announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents from last year making the current rate 72.5 cents per mile.

C. J. Webber-Neal

Group seeks Oklahoma political party status

Barbara Hoberock

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY - A new political party hopes to gather enough signatures to appear on this year’s ballot.The Sooner State Party must gather 35,000 signatures by Feb. 20 to become a recognized political party said co-founder C.J. Webber-Neal.Webber-Neal said supporters have gathered 22,000 signatures.

DEQ offers radon kits to Oklahoma residents

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a nationwide campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of radon exposure.

Energy/Business Briefs

National

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

•As artificial intelligence continues to expand, the construction of new data centers is driving increased demand for electricians to install, maintain, and repair complex electrical and cooling infrastructure required to support high-density computing operations.

Rig Report: Rig numbers remain stable in Oklahoma, across U.S.

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

As Oklahoma’s oil and gas drilling numbers held steady for another week, the U.S. rig numbers did the same, recording a gain of one rig to reach 546, according to the most recent Baker Hughes rig count.Oklahoma’s total remained at 43, the same count as a week earlier. The U.S.

PSO files application with Corporation Commission for rate review to support grid upgrades

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

TULSA - Public Service Company of Oklahoma filed an application Friday with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to boost its rate base by $2.4 billion for investments in capital assets that were made in the last 22 months.

Shipping down 20% on Arkansas River; tariffs, 'water conditions' blamed

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Commercial shipping traffic on the Arkansas River fell sharply in 2025, with new federal data showing a 20% decline in river-borne tonnage, a downturn being attributed to a combination of President Trump’s tariffs and challenging water conditions.According to the U.S.

Republic Paperboard merits 'development financing' for exceeding requirements

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Republic Paperboard merits ‘development financing’ for exceeding requirements.Republic Paperboard has far exceeded its obligations under an economic development agreement made with the Lawton Economic Development Authority six years ago, measurable metrics show.

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