Female inmates graduate from truck driver training class

Female inmates graduate from truck driver training class Four Oklahoma women are blazing new trails in big rigs. The women are graduates of the first truck driver training class for incarcerated women. The program is a partnership between the agency and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

Not-So-Random Thoughts on the News:

OKLAHOMA CITY – As Southwest Ledger went to press this week, the widespread assumption in Oklahoma state government circles was that Gov. Kevin Stitt would allow Senate Bill 131 to go into effect without any action on his part.

OKC attorney questions recent MMJ headlines

OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City attorney who represents more than 200 marijuana-related businesses in Grady County claims his clients are operating inside the law although recent headlines suggest others are selling legally grown marijuana on the black market.

AG Hunter steps down

OKLAHOMA CITY – Citing personal reasons, Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter announced Wednesday that he will resign as the state’s top law enforcement officer effective June 1.

CorpComm official recommends denial of PSO’s Fort Sill Energy Center plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has taken under advisement the recommendation of an administrative law judge to deny Public Service Co. of Oklahoma’s request for pre-approval of the proposed Fort Sill Energy Center (FSEC).

SBA committees to host virtual public meetings

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration's Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs will host virtual public meetings June 2 and 3 via Microsoft Teams.

Costco's April sales up

ISSAQUAH, Wash. – Costco Wholesale Corp. reported on Wednesday net sales of $15.21 billion for the month of April, an increase of 33.5% from $11.39 billion last year. For the 35-week period ending May 2, the company reported net sales of $126.58 billion, an increase of 17.6% from $107.

Oklahoma Senate Roundup

Oklahoma is now the 25th state in the nation to enact legislation allowing the use of electronic titles and liens for vehicles, boats, trailers and farm equipment.  Senate Bill 998, authored by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, and Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, was approved by Gov.

Court denies wife beater's appeal

OKLAHOMA CITY – An appellate court has upheld the revocation of a suspended prison sentence granted to a southwest Oklahoman whose criminal record includes five felonies and multiple misdemeanors in five counties.

Duncan hopeful of efforts to bring in new businesses

DUNCAN – A series of business recruitment leads brought to Duncan by a Dallas-based consulting firm may be paying off.