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Congressman Mullin Still Unsure About Re-Election Bid
Whether Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin might seek a fourth term in the House is apparently up in the air. But as the Tulsa World reported this week, one thing is clear and that is Mullin has filed a Declaration of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission. But Mullin’s chief of staff Mike Stopp was …
Gasoline Prices Reflect Increase in Past Month in Oklahoma
Another jump in gasoline prices drove Oklahoma’s latest average price up to $2.20 a gallon, according to the latest report from AAA Oklahoma. “Between the first of April and April 14, the state average price for a gallon of regular rose 11 cents, coming in at $2.20 per gallon on April 14, the high for …
May Court Date Set in Hinton’s Fight with Wind Farm
A federal judge in Oklahoma City has set a May hearing date in the legal fight between the city of Hinton and a wind energy company. U.S. District Judge Stephen P. Friot on Monday set May 12 at 3 p.m. for a hearing to consider a motion by Hinton to dismiss the lawsuit filed …
$2 billion sale of Chemical Plant by Tulsa’s Williams Partners
Tulsa-based Williams Partners L.P. has announced it is selling its share of a chemical manufacturing plant in Geismar, Louisiana, site of a deadly explosion four years ago. The sale of the company’s more than 88% ownershp of the Williams Olefins LLC will be for $2.1 billion in cash and the buyer is NOVA Chemicals. The …
Judicial Watch Sues EPA to Find Anti-Trump Workers Using Encrypted Phone Messaging
If it’s not a letter from Democratic Senators making demands, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt’s latest concern is a lawsuit filed by the watchdog group Judicial Watch. But it’s one that could be considered friendly for the former Oklahoma Attorney General. It’s filed suit in an effort to obtain communications records of those EPA officials who …
No Stopgap Government Funding in Mind from Rep. Tom Cole
From the Monday Morning Energy Report at Politico—-Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole. “Pro’s Budget and Appropriations Brief caught up with senior appropriator, Rep. Tom Cole, who said senior Republican leaders haven’t decided which chamber will move a government funding bill first, though he prefers the Senate. Some lawmakers are speculating about the need for a one- …
Democratic Senators Go After Pruitt Again—–Send Him Another Letter Demanding Information
Democratic U.S. Senators who fought Scott Pruitt’s confirmation as Administrator of the EPA aren’t giving up their fight. Four more have written the former Oklahoma Attorney General demanding he reveal what he discussed with members of the Republican Attorneys General Association days before he withdrew an EPA information request called burdensome by oil and gas …
Late Broken Arrow Legislator Also Known for Energy Company He Founded
While the weekend death of Broken Arrow Rep. David Brumbaugh has focused on his work in the legislature, the 56-year old Brumbaugh was also noted for the energy company he founded and ran. He was President of DRB Industries LLC, a firm that produced Gas Turbine Filtration and Industrial Cooling products. It is considered …
HilCorp Anxious to Explore after $3 billion Purchase from ConocoPhillips
The Houston, Texas-based company that recently paid $3 billion to buy old natural gas fields from ConocoPhillips Co. says the purchase fits perfectly into its profile. HilCorp Energy Co., a firm founded in 1989 by billionaire oilman Jeffrey Hildebrand made the deal that gives it a new position in the San Juan Basin. The Basin …
Rep. Bridenstine Gets 2nd Interview for NASA Job
Maybe U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine of Tulsa is about to get the job he wants—-Administrator of NASA. He recently underwent a second interview with the Trump administration which is considering him to be the top man at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. “It went well, but I have not had anything offered,” he …