MMJ farmer blocks ‘ghost owner’ from rescinding his 2 state licenses

OKLAHOMA CITY – A judicial restraining order has prevented the State of Oklahoma from padlocking a medical marijuana grow operation in Okfuskee County after its license was surrendered by an admitted “ghost owner” without the knowledge of the farmer himself.

Ex-loan officer banned from banking

OKLAHOMA CITY – An ex-officer at a Muskogee County bank has been barred by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. from “participating in any manner in the conduct of the affairs of any financial institution or organization.” The FDIC determined that Susan M.

Oklahoma rainfall averages less than 1 inch

Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.05 of an inch for the week of June 13-19, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The June 14 U.S.

State law against trains blocking RR crossings derailed by federal courts

OKLAHOMA CITY – A trial court ruling that struck down Oklahoma’s law which penalized trains that block railroad crossings for longer than 10 minutes was upheld by the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to revisit the issue last week.

Interim study requests focus on housing needs of Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY – A state lawmaker has filed two interim study requests that focus on addressing the housing needs of many Oklahomans. One of the studies requested by Rep.

Beggs: First a flood, then a drought

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Legislature set aside $5 million this year to provide grants for communities whose dams are in “poor or unsatisfactory” condition. One in Okmulgee County is a likely candidate.

Grant program targets sewer overflows

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Environmental Protection Agency and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board have joined hands in a program intended to prevent municipal sewage overflows that contaminate streams, creeks, rivers and lakes.

Senate committee members confident in tax relief plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two southwest Oklahoma lawmakers are confident a Senate panel will develop a tax reform plan that addresses meaningful short- and long-term options. Sens.

Power company drops McGirt tax challenge

WAGONER – An electric company which disputes its property tax bill and asserted that its power generation plant located on Indian land should be exempt from local ad valorem taxes has dropped that claim.

Aeronautics Commission: The sky’s the limit

Small agency. Small budget. Big fiscal impact. That’s the short description of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. The story of its history and economic impact on communities both urban and rural is much longer.