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In 2023, Oklahoma ranked third in the nation in electricity generation from wind, which supplied 42% of Oklahoma’s electricity generation, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In a new study, Oklahoma ranks 15th in share of renewable energy consumption among the 50 states. (Staff Photo by Kathryn McNutt)

Report: Oklahoma near bottom for green policies

Oklahoma ranks 45th in WalletHub’s 2025 greenest states report, citing poor water and air quality despite wind energy progress.

Business and nonprofit leaders from across Oklahoma gathered Monday night at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City for The Journal Record’s 2025 Most Admired CEOs and Financial Stewardship Awards. (Staff photo by Emily Gregg)

Journal Record honors 2025 Most Admired CEOs
A bipartisan House committee formed to investigate Department of Mental Health finances met for the third time Monday at the Capitol to hear from LOFT Director Regina Birchum. (Staff photo by Emily Gregg)

Committee receives presentation on Department of Mental Health finances

Energy

Speakers, left to right, Veriten Founder Maynard Holt, Continental Resources CEO Doug Lawler, TransAtlantic Petroleum CEO Malone Mitchell III, Chevron VP Jeff Gustavson and GE Vernova Chief Commercial Officer Pablo Koziner discuss U.S. and global natural gas supplies at the Powering AI Global Leadership Summit at Oklahoma City’s Hamm Institute for American Energy. (Photo Provided by the Hamm Institute for American Energy)

Global summit in Oklahoma confronts AI’s energy demands

AI’s growth is accelerating, but U.S. energy leaders say regulatory reform is key to powering the data centers of the future.

Tribal

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation launched three free Narcan vending machines in Shawnee to boost access to life-saving overdose reversal medication. (Photo/CPN)

Citizen Potawatomi Nation installs free Narcan machines

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation launched three free Narcan vending machines in Shawnee to boost access to life-saving overdose reversal medication.

Capitol

State Superintendent Ryan Walters leads a meeting of the Oklahoma State Board of Education on Thursday at the Oklahoma State Department of Education in Oklahoma City. Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday appointed a new member to fill a two-year vacancy on the board. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)

Retired Edmond teacher appointed to Oklahoma State Board of Education

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed retired teacher Becky Carson to the Oklahoma State Board of Education, pending Senate confirmation.

Banking/Finance

Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs

Trump to ease 25% auto tariffs in bid to lower costs, boost U.S. manufacturing and support domestic job growth.

Law

Brian Shellem, chairman, speaks at Statewide Charter School Board meeting on August 12, 2024. (Jake Ramsey/Oklahoma Watch)

Oklahoma religious charter case splits Republican leaders

Supreme Court case over Oklahoma’s St. Isidore school divides Republicans on whether states can fund religious charter schools.

Special Publications

Most Admired CEOs & Financial Steward Awards – 2025

In The Journal Record’s Most Admired CEOs & Financial Stewardship Awards, we honor Oklahoma leaders for vision, integrity and fiscal excellence.

Briefs

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2025 Achievers Under 40

May 15th, 2025 | 5:00 PM

Honoring individuals under 40 across all industries who are making a difference in their professions and the community.

Empowering Women

August 21st, 2025 | 5:00 PM

The Empowering Women awards shine a light on companies and organizations that have demonstrated tangible efforts to supporting and elevating[...]

2025 Beacon Awards

August 21st, 2025 | 5:00 PM

A celebration reception for The Journal Record‘s annual Beacon Awards.

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Real Estate

Habitat for Humanity celebrates 500th roof donated by Malarkey Roofing Products

OKC introduces ordinance for accessory dwellings in urban core

Homeless youth shelter expansion back on OKC Council agenda

Boomers outpace millennials in home purchases

Tulsa Zoo breaks ground on giant anteater habitat

Repeated evictions keep Oklahoma renters stuck

Contractor selected to demolish former convention center

OKC nature preserve plan sparks trail concerns

A rendering of the 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena proposed for the entertainment district in north Norman is shown. (Rendering courtesy of the University of Oklahoma)

Norman City Council pushes back vote on entertainment district phasing plan

Norman delays vote on Rock Creek arena plan amid pending Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling on referendum tied to $600M entertainment district.

A new housing project in McAlester will provide safe, affordable homes for domestic violence survivors and their children in Pittsburg County. (Jamie R. Wright, LLC)

McAlester project offers hope, housing for survivors of abuse

A new housing project in McAlester will provide safe, affordable homes for domestic violence survivors and their children in Pittsburg County.

A rendering shows the south elevation of Casady School’s future Sias Family Center for Performing Arts illuminated at night. The $9.5 million project includes renovated performance spaces, expanded practice rooms, and upgraded technology. (Rendering provided by Casady School)

Casady School announces $9.5M performing arts expansion

Casady School plans $9.5M renovation to expand and upgrade its performing arts center with new tech, rehearsal space and student-focused features.

This photo shows the property at 916 Elmwood Drive on March 24. The property was declared a public nuisance for a second time in three years in November. The Edmond City Council voted Monday to sue the owners in district court in an effort to resolve the issue. (Photo/City of Edmond)

Edmond to sue owner of nuisance home

Edmond City Council OKs legal action over years of code violations at Elmwood Drive home and Ayers Street apartment complex.

How to get over ‘house shame’ and invite people in

House shame is rising as social media fuels home envy. Experts say perfection isn’t the goal—comfort, care and connection matter more.

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Health Care

New measles case, Cleveland County risks reported

Volunteers needed for free pop-up health clinic in Enid

Oklahoma ranks 47th in children’s health care

Doctor reflects on rescue 30 years after 1995 bombing

OMRF, Bice launch new biomedical research center

BCBS requires Oklahomans receive prior approval for severe asthma drugs

New measles exposure sites named in Oklahoma City

Trump administration partially restores health department’s funding

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic has earned Certified Healthy Oklahoma status for the 15th consecutive year. (Photo/OKCIC)

OKC Indian Clinic earns health award for 15th year

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic has earned Certified Healthy Oklahoma status for the 15th consecutive year.

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation launched three free Narcan vending machines in Shawnee to boost access to life-saving overdose reversal medication. (Photo/CPN)

Citizen Potawatomi Nation installs free Narcan machines

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation launched three free Narcan vending machines in Shawnee to boost access to life-saving overdose reversal medication.

New measles exposure reported at Sallisaw Walmart

Measles exposure risk reported at Sallisaw Walmart as Oklahoma outbreak total remains at 13 cases, health officials warn.

Jesse McCool, founder and former CEO of Wheeler Bio, is taking on a new role as the COO of Our Blood Institute. (Photo provided by GreenSmith PR)

Wheeler Bio founder looks to boost R&D in new role with Our Blood Institute

After growing Wheeler Bio, Jesse McCool transitions to COO at Our Blood Institute, focusing on R&D and the expansion of blood and cell therapies.

Health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from food

U.S. health officials are urging foodmakers to phase out artificial dyes by 2026, citing children's health and global shifts toward natural alternatives.

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