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Energy
Chesapeake Energy Corp. cuts workforce 10% after oil asset sale
Chesapeake Energy Corp. confirmed a workforce reduction this week, laying off about 80 people from its Oklahoma City offices in a move to boost efficiency and sharpen its focus as a pure natural gas producer.
Tribal
Joint committee unanimously approves vehicle, tag compacts with Chickasaw, Choctaw Nations
Oklahoma lawmakers on Monday approved motor vehicle registration and license tag compacts with two of the Five Civilized Tribes.
Capitol
Gov. Stitt outlines vision for OK business court
Gov. Kevin Stitt elaborated on his vision for an Oklahoma business court this week, but it’s at least two years away from implementation.
Banking/Finance
Rules change for buy here, pay here companies
Buy now, pay later companies must provide consumers with the same legal rights and protections as credit card lenders do, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in a new rule.
Law
Farm Bill creates rift, frustration
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House Republicans, saying it would damage the coalition that traditionally has united behind farm bills and “raises the real possibility of being unable to get a farm bill through the process.”
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June 27th, 2024 | 5:00 PM
2024 Beacon Awards
August 22nd, 2024 | 5:00 PM
Empowering Women
August 22nd, 2024 | 5:00 PM