Poultry Lawsuit: Time to End the Campaign Against Ourselves

Throughout its history, Oklahoma has been known for its commitment to agriculture. Yes, our oil and gas reserves and riches have been glamorized but this land was tamed with barbed wire, and it is agriculture that has kept the lights on for so many Oklahomans.

Rig Report: Nation's rig count dips by 8 but Oklahoma sees an increase

The nation’s total number of active oil and rigs plunged by six in the past week, falling to 542, according to the Baker Hughes Rig Count released on Friday.The same report showed Oklahoma recorded an increase of one rig for a total of 42, compared to 43 reported one year ago.

Bid opening on Chickasha water plant scheduled Jan. 6

To shave costs on construction of Chickasha’s new multimillion-dollar water treatment plant, the City of Chickasha will join the Chickasha Municipal Authority as a contracting party on the project.

OID and state lawmakers develop plans to address homeowner insurance costs

A comprehensive package of legislative policy proposals designed to provide Oklahomans with stronger consumer protections, enhanced transparency, and relief from rising homeowners insurance premiums, was announced recently by the state Insurance Department.

USAO receives 2 State Regents grants for workforce development programs

The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma will devote two grants from the State Regents for Higher Education, totaling more than half a million dollars, for workforce development programs.

Postcards seeking address details mailed to voters

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The State Election Board mailed postcards last week to more than 71,000 voters, asking them to update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced.Postcards were sent to voters identified by the U.S.

CVS pays $5M to settle allegations that Okla. pharmacies were paid less than what meds costs

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Attorney General’s Office announced a settlement of more than $5 million with CVS Caremark to resolve allegations that the Pharmacy Benefit Manager paid Oklahoma pharmacies less than what the medications actually cost.

East Lawton water lines to be replaced

LAWTON – A seven-figure contract to replace nearly eighttenths of a mile of water lines in east Lawton was awarded by the City Council.The lines are located east of NE 15th Street to NE Flower Mound Road, and south of Gore Boulevard to Lee Boulevard, Public Utilities Director Rusty Whisenhunt said.

City Council approves bridge, burn pit, road design, rate schedules at Lawton lakes

A new bridge at Lake Lawtonka, a pit for burning debris at Lake Ellsworth, boathouse fees at Ralph’s Resort, and road improvements at School House Slough, were approved by the Lawton City Council.