Oklahoma City

Legislators have filed nine bills that would require the state of Oklahoma and its subdivisions to refuse to do business with any company that engages in “economic boycotts.” BlackRock has come under fire from environmental supporters for investing in conventional energy and from states claiming they perceive a boycott of the U.S. energy industry. ERIK MCGREGOR/GETTY IMAGES

Legislators have filed nine bills that would require the state of Oklahoma and its subdivisions to refuse to do business with any company that engages in “economic boycotts.” BlackRock has come under fire from environmental supporters for investing in conventional energy and from states claiming they perceive a boycott of the U.S. energy industry. ERIK MCGREGOR/GETTY IMAGES

‘Economic boycott’ squabble could affect Oklahoma utility

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, January 30, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislators have filed nine bills that would require the state of Oklahoma and its subdivisions to refuse to do business with any company that engages in “economic boycotts.” And a related bill would forbid investment of public funds in any company based in a communist country.
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