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Published Editorials

How Could Trump Tariffs Affect Oklahoma's Economy? Look at 2018, Editorial in The Oklahoman 2025

Oklahoma's 'Anti-ESG' Law is a Saber Rattling Policy That Hurts More than it Helps, Editorial in The Oklahoman, 2024

'We get what we pay for.' School voucher plans benefit select few at expense of all others. Editorial in The Oklahoman, 2023

Support Thunder arena if you want, but don't expect economic boom​, Editorial in The Oklahoman, 2023

Cutting Costs, Editorial in The Oklahoma Gazette, 2022

The economic case for a full teacher pay raise, Editorial in The Journal Record, 2018

It's time to set a standard, Oklahoma, Editorial in The Journal Record, 2016

Media Interviews, Research Mentions

This list is tough to keep up to date, but I try to tend to this patch of weeds when I'm procrastinating other things

• Tech & Learning, Hot School Days Are Negatively Impacting Student Achievement. Here’s What You Can Do. September 16, 2024.

• S&P Global Market Intelligence, Okla. municipalities pay $185M more in bond costs due to anti-ESG law – study. April 23, 2024. 

• Insurance Journal, Republicans Weigh Rolling Back Anti-ESG Law They Passed. April 23, 2024.

• Resources Radio (podcast), Pollution Causes Crashes: Particulate Matter and Traffic Accidents, with Travis Roach. April 23, 2024.

• Bloomberg Government, Anti-ESG Law Targeting Wall Street Faces Republican-Led Rollback. April 22, 2024.

• The Oklahoman, UCO Study: Oklahoma cities and towns paid millions extra because of state's anti-ESG law. April 22, 2024.

• OK Energy Today, Study contends State’s Energy Discrimination Elimination Act hurts Oklahoma. April 21, 2024.

• The Oklahoman, The Oklahoma House and Senate's budgets are wildly different — to the tune of about $1 billion. April 21, 2024.

• OETA: Oklahoma News Report (local PBS), In Depth: Taxes in Oklahoma. April 19, 2024.

• The Oklahoman, Oklahoma remains one of nation's poorest states, according to new federal data. April 2, 2024.

• Tulsa News 8 (TV) Oklahoma's pathway to zero: House Bill 2950 to establish reducing flat income tax rates, March 18, 2024.

• The Oklahoman, If OKC's new NBA arena goes over budget, who foots the bill? February 19, 2024.

• OKC News 5 (TV) Group of economists says new arena won't financially benefit Oklahoma City; Mayor Holt pushes back. December 7, 2023.

• The Oklahoman, Ahead of Tuesday's vote, critics of the OKC arena-funding plan urge voters to 'show up'. December 9, 2023.

• Tulsa News 8 (TV) Oklahoma legislature convenes for special session: Governor Stitt's tax cut proposal sparks debate. October 4, 2023.

• Tulsa News 8 (TV), Stitt calls for special session on tax fairness, cuts, transparency. October 1. 2023.

• The Oklahoman, Is OKC's new NBA arena bringing a new tax? How is MAPS 4 involved? What to know. September 15, 2023.

• The Oklahoman, Oklahoma develops a first-of-its-kind plan to get paid for plugging oil wells. June 20, 2023.

• The Oklahoman, Fear, hope and recreational marijuana: Why Oklahoma business owners are torn over SQ 820. February 23, 2023.

• OETA Oklahoma News Report (TV), Panel Discussion on Jobs and Employment in Oklahoma, February 10, 2023. 

• The Verdict (TV), The Debt Ceiling, February 23, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, Following the latest downturn, Oklahoma may never see the same level of oil-field workers again. December 11, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, University of Central Oklahoma president to leave mid-school year. October 31, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, Consumer beware: OPEC's decision could lead to price changes at the pump in Oklahoma. October 07, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, Op-Ed, OKC residents, support new Thunder arena if you want, but don't expect economic boom. August 14, 2022.

• The Oklahoma Gazette, Op-Ed, Cutting Costs, October 05, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, For Stitt, climate change is less threat and more business opportunity. September 11, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, Can Biden's climate bill actually help Oklahoma's energy strategy? Here's why it might. September 08, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, Skyrocketing prices for this commodity could lead to high utility bills this winter, August 28, 2022.

• The Verdict (TV), Solarize OKC, June 09, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, Do Oklahomans really not want to work anymore in 'The Great Resignation'? Not so fast. May 23, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, Deep in the heart of oil country, Kevin Stitt is in hot pursuit of electric vehicles, May 02, 2022.

• The Verdict (TV) The Gasoline Rollercoaster, April 01, 2022.

• The Oklahoman, 6 areas where inflation could hurt Oklahomans' Wallets in 2022, December 21, 2021.

• The Oklahoman, It's an expensive time of year. See tips for avoiding a post-holiday 'financial hangover', December 20, 2021

• The Verdict (TV), Supply Chain Problems. October 31, 2021.

• The Oklahoman, Fact check: Does Oklahoma City have the lowest unemployment rate in the nation? September 30, 2021.

• The Oklahoman, Marijuana is Oklahoma's latest boom industry. But can it be sustained? July 23, 2021. 

• NonDoc, Is there a labor shortage? Depends on whom you ask. June 17, 2021

• The Oklahoman, Are Oklahomans taking unemployment instead of working? It isn't as simple as it sounds. May 25, 2021.

• The Oklahoman, Not every sector lost jobs during the pandemic. Some grew. February 16, 2021.

• The Verdict (TV) Valentines Day 2021. February 14, 2021.

• State Impact Pennsylvania, ‘RGGI, behind the rhetoric: What we know about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’ September 15. 2020.

• OETA: Oklahoma News Report (local PBS), ‘Good Business under COVID’ September 11. 2020.

• The Oklahoman, ‘Ample supply should counter climbing fuel prices after Hurricane Laura, unless consumers intervene’ August 28. 2020.

• The Oklahoman, ‘Coronavirus lockdown leads to bicycle boom’ June 1. 2020.

• Probable Causation, ‘Episode 30: Brittany Street’ May 26, 2020.

• The Oklahoman, ‘Thousands of unemployment claims remain ’pending’ or denied entirely’ May 22. 2020.

• The Oklahoman, ‘Coronavirus in Oklahoma: pawn shops at crossroads of economic crisis’

• The Tyee, ‘Will BCs Budding LNG Industry Spark More Quakes and Shake Northeast Housing Prices?” January 30. 2019.

• The Oklahoman. "Alcohol sales climbing after historic changes"  May 5, 2019.

• Journal Record, "June AG opinion: Solar power could rise in Oklahoma" October 19, 2018

• Journal Record, "Oklahoma collects a record $12.5 billion over past year"  October 4, 2018.

• Journal Record, "Lesser-prairie chicken population issue continues to ruffle feathers" July 27. 2018.

• Journal Record, "New diesel tax won’t hurt farmers" July 9, 2018.

• Journal Record, "NextEra prepares to build wind farm as town officials battle project" June 4, 2018.

• Journal Record, "Cobra awarded $900M Puerto Rico contract" May 29, 2018.

• Journal Record, "Wind company plants stake in OKC" May 25, 2018.

• The Oklahoman. "Employment falls as the oil industry becomes more efficient". May 20, 2018.

• Journal Record. "State readies for gasoline tax increase". May 11, 2018.

• Journal Record. "Iochem tries power play in rate dispute". April 9, 2018.

• Journal Record. "Opponents relieved as liquor-tax bill fizzles". March 30, 2018.

• Journal Record. "BP official: Energy industry must incorporate more renewables". March 23, 2018.

• Journal Record. "Cobra’s Puerto Rico contract could boost Mammoth". March 2, 2018.

• Journal Record. "Fracas ferments over liquor tax". February 9, 2018.

• Journal Record. "Alliance pursues exports to keep the coal fires burning". January 29, 2018.

• Journal Record. "Experts say Step Up’s tax plan raises questions". January 17, 2018.

• Journal Record. "Power providers offer solar options". December 29, 2017.

• Journal Record. "PSO says customers will benefit from Wind Catcher project". December 22, 2017.

• Journal Record. "Economists warn against alcohol tax proposal". November 14, 2017.

• Journal Record. "Homebrew suppliers split on new beer laws". October 10, 2017.

• KWTV Oklahoma News 9. "Study: Earthquakes Impacting Home Prices". September 29, 2017.
  > Video clip and report here

• Journal Record. "UCO study: Earthquakes rattle local home values" September 28, 2017.

• Journal Record. "Brewer taps Oklahoma wind-generated electricity". September 13, 2017

• The Oklahoman. "Craft beer industry trends up for talk at Oklahoma City summit on Saturday". August 4, 2017.  

• Journal Record. "PSO’s sights set on massive Panhandle wind farm". July 28, 2017.

• Journal Record."UCO energy MBA program covers conventional, renewable power". June 26, 2017.

• Journal Record. "Mammoth buys Taylor Frac, Stingray Cementing". June 6, 2017.

• Journal Record. "New solar technology pitched as a bargain for investors". May 26, 2017.

• Fox News Oklahoma, KOKH. "'Mompreneurs' using social commerce to sell products". May 18, 2017
  > Video clip and report here

• Journal Record. "Rebooted Keystone XL could add Oklahoma jobs". January 25, 2017.

• Journal Record. "State faces barriers in retaining well-educated millennials". December 30, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Seventy Seven Energy brings solid assets to merger". December 16, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Turning back the clock: Studies suggest it might be time to stop saving daylight". November 3, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Coal demand ignites Alliance earnings". October 28, 2016.

• KGOU Broadcast. "State Question Could Bring Wine And Cold Beer To More Places, Change Oklahoma’s Alcohol Distribution". September 28, 2016.
  > Audio clip here

• Journal Record. "Clean air rules help Tulsa company". September 13, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Grad student finds savings from low-impact water measures". July 22, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Power play: Fortis-ITC merger waits for approval". July 15, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Sunny days: OG&E shares results of solar panel pilot program". June 17, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Devon shareholders reject activist proposals". June 9, 2016.

• Fox News Oklahoma, KOKH. Comment on Layoffs at American Energy Partners. May 19, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Earthly economics: Covering the costs of climate change". April 21, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Wind power grows, but transmission capacity lags behind". February 11, 2016.

• Journal Record. "After losing half its value, CHK stock ends day down 33 percent". February 8, 2016.

• Fox News Oklahoma, KOKH "SandRidge Energy cuts workforce by more than 30%". February 3, 2016.
  > Video clip and report here

• KOSU Broadcast. "Headlines: Waste Water, School Consolidation & Craft Beer". January 26, 2016.
  > Audio clip here

• Tulsa World. "What the Ale: Study finds huge potential in craft beer tax revenue". January 22, 2016.

• Journal Record. "Blowing up: Wind power grew in 2015, experts expect more in 2016". December 29, 2015.

• Journal Record. "Power company to argue for solar fees". November 30, 2015.

• Journal Record. "Blowback: Regulatory worries can hamper wind power industry, exec says". November 11, 2015.

• Journal Record. "Southern exposure: Mexico’s Eagle Ford Shale could provide opportunity for Oklahoma oil industry". October 14, 2015.

• Journal Record. "Causing a stir: Wind industry cries unfair as Lankford seeks to eliminate tax credit". October 6, 2015.

• Newcastle Herald. "E10 Fuel Report Misunderstood [by the Biofuels Association of Australia] Says Authors". May 1, 2014.

• South Coast Register. "Ethanol Fuel Under the Pump". April 30, 2014.

• Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association. "Ethanol Debacle Just the Tip of the Iceberg". April 29, 2014.

• Biofuels Association of Australia. "Texan Report Underlines the Need for Consumer Education". April 29, 2014.

• Daily Liberal. "Cheaper Ethanol Based Fuels Focus of Campaign: Blight". April 29, 2014.Daily Examiner. "Drivers Avoiding E10 Fuel Amid Engine Damage Fears". April 29, 2014.
  Also printed in:
  Ballina Shire Advocate, April 29, 2014.
  Coffs Coast Advocate, April 29, 2014.
  Sydney Morning Herald. "Why Ethanol Is Not the Silver Bullet", April 28, 2014.
  Newcastle Herald. "E10 Fuel Policy and Environmental Failure". April 28, 2014.
  Newcastle Herald. "Why Ethanol Is No Easy Fix", April 28, 2014.

• Daily Advertiser. "Unnecessary Money Being Spent on Fuel". April 28, 2014.
  Also printed in:
  Daily Liberal, April 28, 2014.
  Narromine News, April 29, 2014.

• Sydney Morning Herald. "Mandate on Ethanol Fuels Costs Drivers Dearly: Study". April 28, 2014.
  Also printed in:
  Newcastle Herald (front page in print edition), April 28, 2014.
  Canberra Times, April 28, 2014.
  Brisbane Times, April 28, 2014.
  Drive (online), April 28, 2014.
  Flinders News, April 28, 2014.
  The Age, April 28, 2014.
  Western Advocate, April 28, 2014.
  Western Australia Today, April 28, 2014.
  Cowra News, April 29, 2014 (as E-Fuel Costing Motorists Dearly: Study")

• Newcastle Herald. "E10 Fail: Drivers Shun Ethanol for Pricier Premium". April 27, 2014