Oklahoma

A bill proposing a strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve was introduced in Oklahoma on Wednesday amid a growing nationwide trend of states looking to capitalize on the apex cryptocurrency’s return potential. What Happened: The proposed legislation, known as House Bill 1203...

A heat wave is set to sweep across several regions of the United States as 2024 shapes up to be one of the hottest years on record. The Forecast: Nearly 150 million Americans are under heat warnings or watches on Thursday, per the National Weather Service. According to Axios, temperatures will...

Tornado-spawning thunderstorms wreak havoc in the U.S. Southern Plains and Ozarks, claiming at least 19 lives across four states. What Happened: The storms have caused significant destruction and fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend, Reuters reported on Monday. The death toll includes eight in...

In a landmark development, Oklahoma became the first state in the U.S. to declare self-custody of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies a fundamental right. What Happened: The bill proposed by Rep. Brian Hill (R) was signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R), paving the way...

Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old from Stillwater, Oklahoma, has made history by reaching a Tetris score previously considered unattainable. What Happened: On Dec. 21, 2024, Gibson scored “999999” in the original Nintendo version of Tetris, causing the game to freeze, reported The New York...

Employees at Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Penn Square store in Oklahoma City have voted to unionize, making it the second unionized Apple store in the U.S.  Apple has been opposing unionization efforts around the country. Still, it's a win for the Communications Workers of America (CWA)...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On April 22, 1889, thousands of settlers raced to claim some part of the newly opened Oklahoma Territory. Where The Market Was: The S&P 500 traded around 5.32. The Dow Jones...

A bill to decriminalize low-level possession of psilocybin and promote research into the therapeutic potential of the psychedelic is heading to the Oklahoma Senate after House members gave it the green light. Sponsored by Rep. Daniel Pae (R), the legislation cleared the chamber in a 62-30...

Reps. Daniel Pae (R) and Logan Phillips (R) from Oklahoma, filed bills meant to promote research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin. The proposals are designed to give the legislature different options with similar scientific study objectives, but a key difference is that Pae’s...

Southern Oklahoma doesn't normally spring to mind as a hub for global trade, but economic leaders hope a new 200-acre logistics park will be a catalyst for growth for inbound cargo and exports. Federal, state, and local officials recently broke ground on the site of the $124 million Global...

Caesars Sportsbook has released its win totals for the upcoming college football season. Alabama and Clemson have the highest projected win totals, both at 11.5. What To Know: Clemson and Alabama have been College Football Playoff staples since its enactment in 2014. Led by coaches Dabo...

Topical cannabis provider Cannidex Brands has inked a licensing deal with Oklahoma-based Pharmicated. Under the agreement, the cannabis wholesale distribution company is granted rights to produce and distribute Cannidex products to medical cannabis dispensaries across the Sooner State. "...

Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surged over the weekend just as states begin to reopen. What Happened As of Sunday, Alabama had reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, for the fourth day in a row. Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma,...

Oklahoma is a relatively new entrant to the medical cannabis market that wasted no time making an impact. Since voters passed State Question 788 in June 2018, the state has gone on to register scores of patients, open businesses and generate revenue. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA)...

The Oklahoma Legislature passed a bill that will prevent local municipalities from prohibiting medical cannabis dispensaries. The bill has been sent to Governor Kevin Stitt for his signature. The state’s medical marijuana industry is booming as the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has...