Paul Monies
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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Why recreational cannibas question isn’t on the November ballot
State Question 820 will appear on a statewide election in 2023 or go before voters in 2024, depending on what Gov. Kevin Stitt or his successor decides. → Read More
Political polling firm verifying signatures for Oklahoma recreational marijuana initiative
Western Petition Systems LLC is now verifying signatures for State Question 820, which would legalize recreational marijuana. → Read More
Oklahoma Deems Billions In Federal Covid Relief Fund Applications A Secret
Oklahoma’s purchasing director has decided almost $12 billion in applications for federal money under last year’s COVID-19 funding package for states should stay secret as the Legislature and Gov. Kevin Stitt’s administration consider projects for approval. → Read More
After 1,600 Deaths and Counting, Mask Mandate Remains Flashpoint in Oklahoma
Almost 40% of Oklahomans live under a municipal mask mandate. Oklahoma is one of 14 states without a statewide mandate. → Read More
Oklahoma Pulls Back on Releasing Coronavirus Data
Oklahoma officials are expected to sharply curtail release of information related to the COVID-19 pandemic, taking down the numbers of infections, deaths and recoveries from nursing homes, ZIP codes, cities and small counties, Oklahoma Watch has learned. → Read More
After Resisting, State Decides to Release Number of COVID-19 Cases, Deaths for All Cities
Until Friday the Oklahoma State Department of Health refused to release the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases for Oklahoma's smaller communities. Here's a look at why it reversed that policy. → Read More
Lawmakers push to revise medical marijuana laws
MAR 9, 2020 - Home delivery of medical marijuana, a shorter dispensary setback from schools and making the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority its own agency are among proposals that survived last week’s first legislative deadline. But a bill banning billboards with medical marijuana advertising failed to make it through committee. The next major deadline is March 12, when bills have to pass… → Read More
State Health Department Head, Deputy Resign Amid Questions Over Agency Finances
The top official and a senior deputy at the Oklahoma State Department of Health have resigned amid findings that the agency overspent and mismanaged finances for years. → Read More
Oklahoma wind farm construction continues
JUL 27, 2016 - Construction continues on wind farms in Oklahoma with more than 1,100 megawatts to be added in the second quarter, the American Wind Energy Association says. The state ranks fourth nationally. with 5.453 megawatts installed. → Read More
Oklahoma Corporation Commission investigating Blanchard earthquakes
JUL 13, 2016 - A spate of earthquakes in the Blanchard area has Oklahoma regulators scratching their heads, since there's not any active, deep disposal wells in the area. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission said Wednesday it is investigating all oil and gas activity in the area after United States Geological Survey data shows nine recent earthquakes near Blanchard. The earthquakes have been… → Read More
Energy Chat at 10 a.m. Tuesday
JUL 12, 2016 - Have questions about Oklahoma energy or oil and gas companies? Join our NewsOK Energy team for a chat at 10 a.m. Submit your questions below. → Read More
Environmental groups call for stronger regulations in Oklahoma on emissions from well sites
JUL 12, 2016 - Bold Oklahoma, Stop Fracking Payne County and Earthworks were part of a nationwide release of a "threat map" showing the pollution potential from well sites across the country. → Read More
Oil recovery helps bolster Oklahoma companies' stocks
JUL 3, 2016 - More than three-fourths of the state's 42 publicly traded stocks tracked by The Oklahoman posted gains in the second quarter of 2016. Just 10 companies had declines. However, four energy companies that filed for bankruptcy dropped off the tracking list. → Read More
Oklahoma's lawsuit against VW to continue, state attorney general says
JUN 30, 2016 - A state lawsuit filed earlier this month against automaker Volkswagen AG over deceptive advertising and diesel car sales won't be affected by a $15.3 billion settlement announced by federal agencies, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said. → Read More
With oil downturn, OCU cuts tuition for two of its energy graduate courses
JUN 23, 2016 - Tuition will drop to $590 per credit hour, down from $936 per credit hour, in master's degree programs for energy management and energy legal studies. → Read More
Morrissette drops out of Oklahoma Corporation Commission race
JUN 22, 2016 - The Democratic candidate for an Oklahoma Corporation Commission post dropped out of the race Wednesday, citing his father's death in April. In a statement, Rep. Richard Morrissette, who is term-limited in the Legislature, said his father's death "had a bigger effect on my life than I thought it would." Morrissette said he would soon file his formal notice of withdrawal with the… → Read More
Thursday's Brexit vote in U.K. could affect lives near and far
JUN 21, 2016 - Brexiteers promise a new era of British success if the country leaves the EU. But a Britain out of Europe will be a smaller and less influential voice on the international stage. Wouldn’t it be better to remain and try to fix the grand EU experiment from within? → Read More
NewsOK Energy Chat at 10 a.m.
JUN 14, 2016 - Have questions about Oklahoma energy or oil and gas companies? Join our NewsOK Energy team for a chat at 10 a.m. Submit your questions now. → Read More
Kimray to cut 120 jobs in second layoff of year
Oil and gas manufacturer Kimray Inc. plans to cut 120 jobs in its second layoff of the year, part of the company's response to slumping energy prices. The Oklahoma City company, which makes oil-field control equipment, said it expects to complete the layoffs by the end of the week. All but two of the planned job cuts will be at its Oklahoma City offices. "Like many businesses in the energy… → Read More
Energy companies want federal earthquake lawsuit dismissed
Devon Energy Corp. is selling wastewater disposal wells that have come under voluntary directives to reduce volumes amid an increase in triggered earthquakes in Oklahoma, the company disclosed in response to a federal lawsuit. → Read More