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Jerry Bohnen

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Co-Founder and Managing Editor at OK Energy Today

A broadcaster and writer for 44 years, author of the book, Dixie Cup Assassin, Edward R. Murrow & IRE winner and member of Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame.

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  • 6 days ago | okenergytoday.com | Jerry Bohnen

    Closed-door actions allowed under a bill approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives concern Rep. Tom Gann, the Republican from Inola. He voted against Senate Bill 987 which was approved on a House vote of 62-30 and debated against the measure. The Senate had already approved the bill on a 30-15 vote. “Senate Bill 987 is not economic development. It is governance by nondisclosure agreement,” Gann said.

  • 6 days ago | okenergytoday.com | Jerry Bohnen

    Crude oil prices and Oklahoma energy stocks enjoyed positive territory on Thursday as oil rose 3% because of optimism over the trade talks between the US and China. Both are the world’s largest oil consumers and what comes out of the talks could have a big impact on oil distribution and production. Investors are anxious to see what comes out of the talks that begin Saturday in Switzerland as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with China’s top economic official.

  • 6 days ago | okenergytoday.com | Jerry Bohnen

    Oklahoma Corporation Commission Chair Kim David is hopeful Gov. Kevin Stitt might step in and veto SB998, a utility construction bill approved this week in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She joined opposition led by the AARP, an organization that immediately launched a campaign to urge the governor to veto the measure that it called a “utility power grab.”“I am disappointed that the House approved SB 998 and encourage Governor Stitt to veto this measure.

  • 6 days ago | okenergytoday.com | Jerry Bohnen

    More than 3 dozen lakes managed by the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including many in Oklahoma will have their recreation areas temporarily closed or with reduced service because of what the Corps refers to as staffing shortages.

  • 1 week ago | okenergytoday.com | Jerry Bohnen

    A bill seeking to protect utility customers from paying higher rates because of 2021’s Winter Storm Uri has not yet been considered by the full State Senate. It was not on the agenda on Thursday, which was the deadline for consideration of bills from the opposite legislative chamber. House Bill 1220 unanimously passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in early March. It’s since been amended and passed the Senate Energy Committee and remains on general order. Author Rep.

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Jerry Bohnen
Jerry Bohnen @JerryBohnen
7 Feb 23

A bill before the Oklahoma legislature would unitize wind and solar farm leases much the way unitization is implemented for oil and gas production. It might result in changes to the way Oklahoma landowners are paid for such renewable energy leases. OK Energy Today. https://t.co/3c6zgGubR2

Jerry Bohnen
Jerry Bohnen @JerryBohnen
7 Feb 23

Oklahoma legislators will handle 10 bills focused on expansion of broadband service in the state. OK Energy Today reports 5 measures were filed by one State Senator. https://t.co/ZJYH52ZmRA

Jerry Bohnen
Jerry Bohnen @JerryBohnen
7 Feb 23

OK Energy Today reports shares in EV maker Canoo continue their fall as the firm sells shares in money-raising effort. Prices fell 12% on Monday and 6% on Tuesday. https://t.co/CMJsAGZK5f