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Laredo Petroleum Inc. 4th Quarter Loss

Laredo Petroleum Inc. 4th Quarter Loss

Laredo Petroleum

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
TULSA (AP) – Laredo Petroleum Inc. (LPI) on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $241.7 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. The Tulsa, Oklahoma based company said it had a loss of $1.04 per share.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. 4th Quarter Loss

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. 4th Quarter Loss

Goodyear Tire & Rubber

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
AKRON, Ohio (AP) – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT) on Tuesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $392 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. The Akron, Ohio based company said it had a loss of $1.68 per share.
Waste Management Inc. (WM) Fourth-quarter earnings.

Waste Management Inc. (WM) Fourth-quarter earnings.

Waste Management Inc

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
HOUSTON (AP) - Waste Management Inc. (WM) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $447 million. On a per-share basis, the Houston based company said it had profit of $1.05. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were $1.19 per share.
Sig Sauer a major gin manufacturer

Sig Sauer a major gin manufacturer

In the crosshairs

Mike Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Sig Sauer, a major gun manufacturer of a pistol that’s popular with law enforcement and civilians alike, has come under fire in Oklahoma in the latest round of multiple lawsuits and complaints alleging a version of the weapon misfired without the trigger being pulled.
For many years since the P320 was first introduced to the market in 2014, SIG “has recklessly failed to recall (the pistol) despite knowing of many grievous wounds it has inflicted on law enforcement agents and civilians across the country,” contends U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Jimmy S.C. Jinn.

For many years since the P320 was first introduced to the market in 2014, SIG “has recklessly failed to recall (the pistol) despite knowing of many grievous wounds it has inflicted on law enforcement agents and civilians across the country,” contends U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Jimmy S.C. Jinn.

Sig Sauer P320 pistol mishaps reported

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The chief executive officer of firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer issued a statement on Aug. 8, 2017 – the date on which the company announced a “voluntary upgrade” of its P320 pistol. “There have been zero reported drop-related P320 incidents in the U.S. Commercial market,” the CEO said.
Amber England, who headed the campaign to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot in Oklahoma, speaks before supporters of Yes on 802 Oklahomans Decide Healthcare deliver petitions to the Oklahoma Secretary of State’s office, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Oklahoma City. The signatures of about 178,000 registered voters are needed to get the question on the ballot, and supporters say they obtained about 313,000 signatures. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Amber England, who headed the campaign to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot in Oklahoma, speaks before supporters of Yes on 802 Oklahomans Decide Healthcare deliver petitions to the Oklahoma Secretary of State’s office, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Oklahoma City. The signatures of about 178,000 registered voters are needed to get the question on the ballot, and supporters say they obtained about 313,000 signatures. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Horn Concerned about Reality of Oklahoma’s new Medicaid 2.0

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
WASHINGTON - Oklahoma is one of 14 states yet to adopt Medicaid expansion. Gov. Kevin Stitt has proposed a Medicaid block grant for Oklahoma, but U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn (D-Okla.) said Tuesday it would cost more and limit access.
Cameron University mascot ‘Ole Kim’ and ambassadors with the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 14, at the new Arvest Bank, located at 2602 W. Gore Ave., Lawton. Southwest Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Cameron University mascot ‘Ole Kim’ and ambassadors with the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 14, at the new Arvest Bank, located at 2602 W. Gore Ave., Lawton. Southwest Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Arvest Bank opens new branch in Lawton

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
LAWTON – Business and community leaders met Friday, Feb. 14, as Arvest Bank opened it newest branch located at 2602 W. Gore Ave. The new branch replaces the 2622 W. Gore branch.
Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City University

Civil Rights lawsuit against OCU settled

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – A discrimination civil rights lawsuit against Oklahoma City University was settled for an undisclosed amount, court records show. Katara M. Eason filed the lawsuit in August with the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.
Minority Leader Emily Virgin

Minority Leader Emily Virgin

Oklahoma House Democrats present their agenda

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY — House Democrats announced a four-point legislative agenda Monday, calling for full Medicaid expansion, increased spending on education and an increase in the minimum wage. The proposal – named A Brand New State Plan – was announced during a press conference at the state Capitol.
State Rep. Ken Luttrell and Rep. Collin Walke

State Rep. Ken Luttrell and Rep. Collin Walke

Luttrell, Walke to Co-Chair House Native American Caucus

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Guests from several Native American tribes were in attendance recently for this legislative session’s first meeting of the Oklahoma House of Representatives’ Native American Caucus. During the meeting, it was announced that State Rep.
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