Kansas to test per-mile transportation tax

Neighboring Kansas will conduct a research study, like Oklahoma did last year, to identify alternatives for financing their state’s transportation system.

Statewide water plan meeting set

From staff reports LONE WOLF – A public meeting to provide information and to field questions and opinions about the statewide comprehensive water plan is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 15 at Quartz Mountain State Lodge, 22469 Lodge Road.

Hydro project developer has ties to China

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Southeast Oklahoma Power Corporation (SEOPC) is owned and managed by individuals who have no connections whatsoever to Oklahoma. The SEOPC’s initial application was filed with the F ederal Energy Regulatory Commission on Aug.

Nation’s rig count takes a fall while Oklahoma remains steady

More rigs were pulled out of oil and gas drilling across the nation over the past week. The nation’s oil and rig count dropped by 5 in the past week, falling to 624, according to the weekly rig numbers released on Friday by Baker Hughes Co. Oklahoma’s count remained at 44.

Energy/Business Briefs

• Maine’s top environmental regulator, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection rejected a proposed state electric vehicle (EV) mandate in a surprise vote, bucking climate concerns voiced by eco groups and Democrats.

Sen. Lankford takes on Treasury Secretary about buying foreign oil

Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford had some pointed words and questions of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen why the Biden administration is targeting American oil and gas producers while at the same time the nation is buying more oil from Venezuela and Iran.

BlackRock fights against Texas move to pull billions in assets

Electric vehicle drivers who travel from state to state face a wide range of prices for the electricity they need at charging stations, just as motor fuel prices vary by state.

Lincoln County wind farm moratorium eyed

CHANDLER – Enel Green Power has encountered stiff political headwinds against another of its wind farms. This time, the company’s Cedar Run Wind Project faces a possible moratorium on any wind farms in Lincoln County.

Oklahoma regulator picked to be VP of Southwest Power Pool

Oklahoma Corporation Commission Chairman Todd Hiett has been elected vice president of the Regional State Committee of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and has accepted an invitation to join the Washington Action Program of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).