It has been an exciting and challenging year at the Oklahoma Insurance Department. We’ve dealt with tornadoes, high winds as well as earthquakes. We’ve implemented meaningful programs to help Oklahomans understand and respond to their insurance needs. We’ve also asked the State of Oklahoma to let us stand on our own two feet financially by removing us from the legislative appropriations process. 2016 has been a big year for our office and as a result, we’ve highlighted some of our efforts I am most proud of: Continue reading
Survey: Political stances by players harmed NFL
By David Arnett, Publisher
Colin Kaepernick
Results & Analysis: For many, it is not Colin Kaepernick’s protest, but the National Football League (NFL) reaction or lack thereof that reduced audience loyalty according to a new survey.
Remington Research Group conducted a national public opinion survey regarding the NFL on topic December 11th through December 12th and 1,945 respondents participated.
OK delegation to Turkey, Kosovo and South Korea
By Staff Report
Senator Lankford, Rep. Russell and Rep. Mullin with the Oklahoma National Guard in Kosovo
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) yesterday returned to the United States after leading a congressional delegation trip to Turkey, Kosovo, and South Korea. Lankford traveled abroad from December 14 to December 20 and was joined by Congressmen Steve Russell (OK-5) and Markwayne Mullin (OK-2).
The purpose of the trip was to visit deployed Oklahoma National Guard troops in Kosovo, and meet with foreign leaders and military personnel in Turkey and South Korea regarding regional security matters, including the fight against ISIS.
OCC, OGS: New Year, New Plays, New Plans
By Staff Report
Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry is poised to launch new, major operations in the coming year in Oklahoma’s latest oil and natural gas plays, the South Central Oklahoma Oil Province (SCOOP) and the Sooner Trend Anadarko Basin Canadian and Kingfisher counties (STACK). These areas are expected to account for the vast majority of new oil and gas activity in Oklahoma.
In a proactive approach, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Oil and Gas Conservation Division (OGCD) and the Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS) have developed seismicity guidelines focused on operators in the SCOOP and STACK. This effort has met with full cooperation on the part of the Oklahoma energy industry. Continue reading
Russia, Obama, Trump and “Democratic” Party?
By David Arnett, Publisher
Analysis: Anyone who reads about Russian hacks and Donald Trump should consider that Leftists are addicted to blaming “others” and feel justified in that lack of individual responsibility. In breathless repetition, they transmute reality faster than corn pops in hot oil blaming anyone other than what they worship in the mirror.
“The reports on the intelligence community’s (IC) alleged conclusion that Russia wanted President-elect Donald Trump to win the election have been, in a word, schizophrenic. They’re also drawing on some odd sourcing,” the Daily Caller summarizes in an excellent analysis. Continue reading