House passes bill targeting gas ‘price gouging’
Gasoline prices are displayed recently at a BP gas station in Elgin, Illinois. As Americans…
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New York agency files discrimination complaint against Amazon
An Amazon logo appears on a delivery van in Boston. (AP File Photo/Steven Senne) A…
A Bezos-Biden feud: Can corporate taxes keep inflation in check?
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during his press conference at the National Press Club in…
Kansas legalizes sports betting, then is sued by a casino
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly speaks during an event at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, Kan.…
Battery-powered Greek island bets on a green future
The sun sets behind a wind turbine on the island of Tilos in southeastern Greece.…
Movie producers defend safety in Alec Baldwin filming
In this image from video released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, Alec Baldwin…
Ex-tribal chief convicted in casino bribery case
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Chairman Cedric Cromwell sits behind his desk at the Government Center in…
The Bookworm Sez: ‘Inclusion Revolution’ by Daisy Auger-Domínguez
Everyone inside. The meeting is about to start, the train is leaving soon, the car…
European farmers brew biogas to offset Russian energy
A worker walks among the pipes that will carry gas to the town of Rambouillet,…
Judges criticize State AG in decision in bond case
Attorney General John O’Connor let Oklahoma taxpayers down by shitting his job, some members of…
Vagrancy becomes target of Oklahoma House bill
State Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Felt, on Thursday turned his cockfighting bill, Senate Bill 1522, into…
‘Culture war’ bills could cost state jobs and damage reputation
Legislative leaders and Gov. Kevin Stitt spent the week advancing a series of ‘culture war’…
Mulready: get ready for stormy season
Glen Mulready When it comes to extreme weather conditions, being prepared and knowing what to…
Report links poverty to poor health in Oklahoma counties
Risk factors affecting the health of Oklahoma children include lack of access to affordable child…
Experts: the aerospace industry offers many opportunities
Journal Record Editor Joe Dowd discusses the future of the aerospace industry in Oklahoma with,…
PGA field in Southern Hills to be announced Monday
Scottie Scheffler plays on the second hole during the third round of the Masters golf…
What would happen if Europe cut off Russian oil?
The words ‘No money for murderers, stop the oil and gas trade’ were recently projected…
At a memorial ceremony, OKC’s sinister link with Paris
Philippe Etienne, Ambassador of France to the United States, discusses the program of the remembrance…
Cattlewomen’s Boot Camp in the saddle in June
An upcoming women’s livestock boot camp will provide women and their farming peers with a…
Oklahoma County voters will decide on new prison funding
County officials say design flaws at the Oklahoma County Detention Center have led to ongoing…
Abortion bill puts healthcare providers in the crosshairs
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt speaks after signing into law a bill making performing an abortion…
Energy companies anticipate an increase in their production
Energy companies in the Federal Reserve’s 10th District, which encompasses Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska and…
American churches facing boarding school regulations
Students at a Presbyterian boarding school in Sitka, Alaska in the summer of 1883. American…
Edmond permits illustrate workers’ housing crisis
Edmond Councilor and developer Josh Moore speaks about the lack of workforce housing in the…
Construction of OKC’s northeast subdivision could begin in the fall
These are examples of housing types included in the Creston Park Neighborhood Affordable Housing Project.…
Stillwater’s investment in remote workers pays off
Remote workers across the country are drawn to the small-town vibe and vibrant culture of…
The first member of the Journal Record Hall of Heroes honored
Dr. Luz Helena Tono, left, has been named to the Journal Record Hall of Heroes,…
Dorman: Chili Cook-off & Children’s Advocacy Day
Joe Dorman Monday saw the Rescheduled Children’s Advocacy Day and Chili Cook-off, and it was…
Biden outlines $5.8 trillion spending plan
President Joe Biden released a $5.8 trillion spending plan for fiscal year 2023, which includes…
Large rent increases squeeze Metro Phoenix tenants
The Phoenix metro area is facing the worst housing shortage in its history. Rents soared…
Study: Oklahoma workforce near bottom of income
Workers in Oklahoma are the eighth lowest paid among the 50 states, with an average…
Lawmakers choose not to make emails and other documents public
The lawmakers chose to keep office emails and other documents related to their work under…
Inflation is taking its toll on (not) Irish fares
The corned beef enjoyed by many Americans on St. Patrick’s Day costs about 70 cents…
BrucePac expansion will bring 100 new jobs to Durant
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Executive Director Brent Kisling delivers his comments at a recent ceremony…
The Native Explorers program aims to inspire future physicians
Brandon Postoak, who is nearing the end of his medical studies, attributes his success to…
US housing market fuels bidding wars and pushes up prices
A home sold in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania on Tuesday. (AP File Photo/Gene J. Puskar) LOS…
Southeastern’s Davis included in Journal Record’s Directors Under 40 Class
March 9, 2022 Log recording (Oklahoma City) announced its 19th Under-40 Achievers class. Among this…
Expansion of OU’s nursing program solves state’s labor shortage
Never before has the University of Oklahoma been able to accept all qualified applicants to…
Fire dangers rise; homeowners can take precautions
A small fire set Wednesday in the Bass State Forest by members of the New…
Biden announces investment in Siemens and planned factory jobs
President Joe Biden speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White…
Continental will build a major carbon capture project
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum welcomes Continental Resources Founder and Chairman Harold Hamm to the…
‘People’s Convoy’ Draws Fans Along Oklahoma Freeways
Passing through Oklahoma on Sunday, the tractor-trailer drivers headed for Washington, DC, meeting supporters atop…
Report: Noted Increase in SBA Loans
Oklahoma restaurants and hotels were approved for the most Small Business Administration loans in fiscal…
Minority-owned startups thrive in Tulsa
Seventeen black and brown founders from nine tech startups, ACT Tulsa’s inaugural cohort, recently showcased…
“Carbon Capture” Efforts Show Strong Growth
Experts say improved tax credits are needed to close the cost gaps associated with deploying…
Dorman: Inspiring Young Leaders | Log recording
Joe Dorman Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy hosts a series of gatherings…
Senators debate liberty and tenure bills
The discussion over how best to handle vaccination mandates is driving a wedge between lawmakers…
Habitat completes another neighborhood; look to the future
Volunteers lift framing in June 2019 for a Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity home sponsored…
Proposal to reduce penalties for cockfighting sparks outcry
Illegal cockfighting in eastern Oklahoma. (Courtesy of Photo/Animal Wellness Action) OKLAHOMA CITY — State Rep.…
Is nuclear an energy option for Oklahoma?
Last week, a lawmaker called for a study to examine whether a nuclear site is…
Treat’s “not a good” plan is unlikely this session
Oklahoma Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Treat’s Oklahoma Empowerment Act hasn’t gained traction among rural…
SpaceX’s Elon Musk: 1st Starship orbital flight possibly March
SpaceX’s Elon Musk provides an update on Starship Thursday near Brownsville, Texas. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville…
OKC luxury apartment complex destroyed by fire
From an aerial ladder, a firefighter battles a large blaze in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.…
Vaccine pushes Pfizer beyond expectations in fourth quarter
The Pfizer logo is displayed at the company’s headquarters in New York. (AP File Photo/Mark…
Foreign investment subject to Senate bill
Lawmakers seeking to limit foreign ownership of Oklahoma farmland could face a complicated battle this…
Friday free market: Schools close despite COVID money
Jonathan Small Oklahoma school officials have long blamed the state’s education challenges on an alleged…
OKC sales tax revenue exceeds expectations
Oklahoma City’s sales tax collections continue to exceed prior year projections and totals.(Photo by Arno…
Iowa man convicted of lottery rigging gets parole
Former lottery computer programmer Eddie Tipton speaks during his 2017 sentencing hearing at the Polk…
Are ADUs a response to affordable housing stock?
Secondary suites are a growing trend in the United States, but building restrictions in Oklahoma…
Simmons: State taxpayers pay the bills from an unreliable wind
Brook A. Simmons Utility customers have been told they will see monthly increases in their…
OKC woman accuses ex-lawmaker of sexual misconduct
Sarah Rivin stands for a photo in Oklahoma City. Rivin accused former Democratic State Rep.…
Chesapeake makes big investment in Marcellus Shale sites
Chesapeake Energy Corp. on Tuesday announced a $2 billion asset purchase in the Marcellus Shale,…
Warren: Investors leading diversity initiatives
Shannon Warren A confluence of factors, including changing demographics, the desire for increased profitability and…
On the Town: Great organizations worthy of the ONE Awards
Lillie-Beth Brinkman Congratulations to the finalists of the 2022 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards, which…
Hamilton: Stitt lacks leadership and accomplishments
Arnold Hamilton Governor Kevin Stitt seems determined to write a counter-narrative to Dale Carnegie. Suggested…
Career corner: the perfect job
Angela Copeland Warren Buffett said, “Look for the job you’d take if you didn’t need…
Staff Shortages Affecting EMSA Response Times
Emergency Medical Services Authority — Oklahoma’s largest provider of pre-hospital emergency medical care — is…
Grant to expand and improve telehealth care in Oklahoma
Mercy has received approximately $2.2 million in grants from the Federal Communications Commission to invest…
Manufacturers hampered by latest case spike
Shelves are empty at a Walmart in Anchorage, Alaska on January 8. Shortages at U.S.…
Sentenced inmates prefer firing squad to lethal injection
The stretcher in the execution chamber of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary at McAlester. Two Oklahoma…
Oklahoma cases at the center of the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court’s schedule for its first day on the job of the New…
Supreme Court appears skeptical of workplace vaccine rule
The sketch of this artist’s action in Supreme Court on Friday depicts attorney Scott Keller…
Billion dollar boost planned for meat industry
Oklahoma, as the second largest beef cow producing state, is expected to put to good…
OKC weighs incentives to attract film and TV projects
Oklahoma City Council is considering a performance incentive to encourage film and television programming projects…
Vaccine mandate goes to Supreme Court next week
The United States Supreme Court will hear oral argument on January 7 on the federal…
Markets 2021: Stocks Soar, IPOs Explode, Crypto Unleashes
A sign that reads Wall Street hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange on July…
Second McGirt hearing to consider
The United States Supreme Court is meeting on Friday for a conference on the cases…
U.S. home prices jump 18.4% in October
A home sale sign outside a new home construction site in Northbrook, Ill. (AP /…
Infrastructure Bill to Help American Tribes with Water and Plumbing
Donation of 5 gallon jugs of water, used for drinking and cooking, to Erland Suppah…
Existing home sales, median price up slightly in November
A house for sale in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania (AP file photo / Gene J. Puskar)…
Journal Record Announces Health Care Hero Winners
Log recording is pleased to announce the 2022 class of Healthcare Heroes winners. Now in…
Court rejects Goodwill Industries’ insurance claim
Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma’s lawsuit against its insurer for refusing to cover “lost business…
Oklahoma’s unemployment rate remains one of the lowest in the United States
Oklahoma’s unemployment rate – currently at 2.5% – has rebounded better than almost every other…
Court: franchisor not responsible for the workers of the franchisee
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against an Oklahoma woman who said Wyndham Hotels,…
Supply shortages and emboldened workers: a changing economy
Muhammad Rahman delivers orders to Gotham Restaurant Tuesday in New York City.(AP Photo / Brittainy…
Policy issues: three days in May
Rose of Ahniwake How long do you think the Oklahomans was able to review the…
Dorman: Legislative Learning Lab useful for advocates
Joe dorman The first deadline for the 2022 session of the Oklahoma Legislature was recently…
Garrett is sworn in as the new Chancellor of Education
Pictured, left to right, are: State Regent Steven W. Taylor, Regent Courtney Warmington, Chancellor Allison…
Chinese leaders pledge economic support after downturn
Workers wearing face masks assemble electronic parts at a factory in downtown Huaibei. Chinese leaders…
State leaders protest federal vaccine mandates
Attorney General John O’Connor and others spoke out against President Joe Biden’s vaccination warrants on…
The economy, not just emotions, linked to the fight against abortion
Left to right, Anna Artz and Alana Westfall stood outside Planned Parenthood in Oklahoma City…
State agency responding to growing cyber threats
Office of Management and Business Services staff Chance Grubb, Matt Singleton, Amber Mangham and John…
Oklahoma COVID-19 numbers show steep increase
OU Health quality manager Dr. Dale Bratzler says early indications are that the omicron COVID-19…
AARP alone to oppose OG&E financial deal
Deborah Thompson, representing the AARP, questioned on Tuesday an agreement before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission…
NSU achieves high marks for hospitality industry program
Northeastern State University has earned a prominent place among US colleges and universities preparing students…
Big Red Dealership schemes unravel in court
On November 19, a federal jury convicted former Big Red Dealership executives Bobby Chris Mayes,…
Deaths prompt closer scrutiny of tank cleaning
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a program that…
It’s shopping and scam season
While credit cards and digital wallets are safer online, 61% of Oklahoma residents plan to…
Fertilizers cost three times more than a year ago
Wheat for the 2021-22 harvest season is emerging at Daniel Crossley’s farm east of Okarche.…
The Chambers oppose the “Build back better” bill
The day before the United States House of Representatives votes to approve HR 5376, called…
COVID-19 rebounds; the threat is mounting again in Oklahoma
Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and a booster as cases…
Good outlook for retail, but lots of unfilled jobs
Jim Parrack, Shane McWhorter, Cleo Rajon and Daniel McLoud, left to right, discuss the health…
Office visit: Debate on the mandate | Log recording
David holden Vaccine debate has intensified in recent weeks as several private companies hit self-imposed…
Wages, benefits on the rise, but labor shortage persists
Recently interviewed business leaders responded that despite a general upward trend in wages and benefits,…
OKC Council votes against adding neighborhoods
Oklahoma City Council members discuss the current map of the city’s eight neighborhoods during their…
BRT’s design work nears completion
Embark officials released this rendering of a vehicle and passenger platform for Rapid, Oklahoma City’s…
In town: Governor’s Arts Awards celebrate real treasures
Lillie-Beth Brinkman American poet laureate Joy Harjo and Emmy-winning actress and singer and Tony Kristin…
Zillow to stop going home amid price unpredictability
A sign of a house for sale in Orange County, near Hillsborough, North Carolina (AP…
Capital Perspectives: Electrifying Action – Learn About Tesla
JP Szafranski Shares of Tesla Inc. climbed 12.6% on October 25, an increase in market…
Parole Board votes for leniency in Jones case – the Journal Record
Family members of murder victim Paul Howell await the decision of the Oklahoma Pardons and…
Florence: Native American tribes set the standard for leadership
Russ florence When the Chickasaw Nation announced plans for a $ 300 million resort in…
DC’s energy policy raises bills, cuts jobs – The Journal Record
Brook a simmons The United States is the world’s largest producer of oil and natural…
Lawmakers step in to ensure Hollis Hospital stays open
By: Registration staff diary 28 October 2021 Lawmakers from Oklahoma to Washington acted on behalf…
Policy questions: finding a better way forward
Rose of Ahniwake Anyone who follows the Oklahoma government knows that our state revenues are…
In the cannabis business, it’s a question of too many tests
By: Janice Francis Smith Log recording 25 October 2021 Industry experts spoke to members of…
A Norman firm plans a conference on cybersecurity, ethics
By: Registration staff diary 22 October 2021 The RNT Cyber ​​Ethics 2021 conference scheduled for…
Watchdog finds loopholes in FAA surveillance of American Airlines
By: Associated Press 22 October 2021 A government watchdog said on Friday that federal safety…
On the Town: the exhibition explores video games as art
Lillie-Beth Brinkman Oklahoma Contemporary has a fun new exhibit for those who want to explore…
Pacheco takes over as director at Cameron University
By: Registration staff diary 20 October 2021 Caryn Pacheco, who was Director of Financial Aid…
Afghan refugees slowly integrate into Oklahoma’s economy
By: Janice Francis Smith Log recording October 19, 2021 No fewer than 1,800 Afghan refugees…