The Federal Government Got Oklahoma Hooked On Coal, Now It’s Forcing a Detox
It’s a long story, one about the logistics of transporting natural gas, botched government attempts at price-setting, and a lack …
“Why are Tulsa Gas Prices So High? An Expert Explains”
Tom Kloza with the Oil Price Information Service says there’s plenty of oil, but not enough refining in our part …
Oklahoma’s Response to Man-made Quakes is More Passive Than Other States
The 5.7-magnitude earthquake that destroyed 14 homes and injured two Oklahomans in November 2011 was the nation’s largest quake linked …
Five Tribes Join Forces to Develop New Oklahoma Wind Farm
Cherokee Nation Chief Bill John Baker told the paper building the largest wind farm of its kind on tribal land …
“Water District Still Struggling to Progress”
Cleveland County Rural Water District No. 1 was established more than ten years ago, but the board that oversees it …
How Fee Increases Are Outpacing Tax Cuts In Oklahoma
StateImpact reported in April on how difficult practically impossible it is to raise taxes in Oklahoma, and the 1992 state …
Why a Move to Regional Water Planning Could Cause Controversy in Oklahoma
White doesn’t like the idea of sparsely populated rural areas having an equal voice when it comes to deciding the …
“TransCanada Files Lawsuit to Block Keystone XL Protests”
The company filed a lawsuit in Atoka County and is seeking a restraining order agains Great Plains Tar Sands Resistance …
“Grand River Dam Authority Takes Steps on Generation Increase, Emission Curbs”
The state-owned electric utility took “tentative” steps toward a $380 million plan that includes a new natural gas power plant …
Why Wyoming Coal Still Powers Natural Gas-Rich Oklahoma
Hydroelectric and renewable sources— mainly wind — provide some of Oklahoma’s power. But when you flip a light switch, chances …
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