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Dates set for early voting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
All eligible voters registered in Comanche County who want to vote in the state question special election can receive and cast a ballot Thursday and Friday at the Comanche County Courthouse, according to a news release from the Comanche County Election Board.
From the left, City Attorney John Ratliff and Lawton City Councilman Allan Hampton listen to a discussion Thursday at City Hall. The council voted unanimously to approve a redevelopment agreement with Westwin Elements, which plans to build a refinery for cobalt and other critical minerals in Lawton. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

From the left, City Attorney John Ratliff and Lawton City Councilman Allan Hampton listen to a discussion Thursday at City Hall. The council voted unanimously to approve a redevelopment agreement with Westwin Elements, which plans to build a refinery for cobalt and other critical minerals in Lawton. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

City OKs agreement for cobalt refinery

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
LAWTON — Lawton took another step forward Thursday toward bringing a cobalt refinery to town.

States, feds cracking down on robocallers

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — The state Legislature and federal agencies are taking steps to disconnect obnoxious robocallers. Last year, the Oklahoma Legislature passed and Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3168 by former state Rep. Logan Phillips, creating the Telephone Solicitation Act of 2022.
Energy Deregulation Map. GOOD ENERGY | PROVIDED

Energy Deregulation Map. GOOD ENERGY | PROVIDED

Electric choice bill filed in Legislature

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Oklahoma would join more than a dozen other states that have total or partial choice of electricity providers if House Bill 1602 were to be enacted. “It is in the public interest to permit customers of investor-owned electric utilities that serve more than 100,000 customers” – Public Service Co.
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony. PROVIDED

Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony. PROVIDED

Corporation Commission to revisit ONG’s billions in natural gas costs

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
By Jerry Bohnen | OK Energy Today   OKLAHOMA CITY — State Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony managed to convince his fellow regulators that maybe it would be wise to review the billions of dollars in fuel adjustment costs sought for approval by Oklahoma Natural Gas Co.
Rep. Daniel Pae

Rep. Daniel Pae

House bills address landlord/tenant issues

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation that would update Oklahoma’s landlord/tenant laws by providing protections for both parties was endorsed by a House committee recently. House Bill 2058 “addresses landlord concerns about vandalism to rental property,” said Rep. Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City.
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