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Business

The Devon Energy Center in downtown Oklahoma City. (Journal Record file photo) Devon Energy forecasts oil production growth after Coterra merger Devon Energy expects higher oil and natural gas production following its merger with Coterra Energy, while expanding AI initiatives and shareholder returns.

Tribal

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby is stepping down from his position of nearly 40 years to retire. (Photo/The Chickasaw Nation) Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby to retire, son will succeed him Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby retires after 50 years of service, while his son, Lt. Gov. Chris Anoatubby is set to assume his father's role and complete his term, which ends in October 2027.

Capitol

Yellow black-eyed Susans sprinkled in a field just west of Yukon’s city center wave in the wind as plans to build a data center there unfold. (Photo/Katrina Crumbacher, The Journal Record) Yukon data center deal sparks mayor recall effort Beltline Energy's $1 billion Yukon data center project led to recall efforts against Mayor Brian Pillmore amid concerns over transparency and local impact.

Banking/Finance

Federal cannabis rescheduling has opened the industry to better banking and tax deductions to Oklahomans in the medical marijuana business. (Deposit Photos) Oklahoma cannabusinesses adopt compliance strategies amid federal rescheduling Oklahoma cannabusinesses adjust compliance and banking practices following federal cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III, improving tax and banking access.

Law

Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter’s suicide A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide and failed to flag dangerous conversations.

Special Publications

Achievers Under 40 – 2026 Meet The Journal Record's Achievers Under 40 Class of 2026, honoring Oklahoma's top young professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders.

Briefs

People on the Move

Elaine Turner Elaine Turner, Hall Estill Hall Estill is pleased to announce Elaine R. Turner's election to the firm's Executive Committee.

Kyle Powell, Kirkpatrick Bank Kirkpatrick Bank has named Kyle Powell as its next President and CEO. Powell brings more than 13 years of experience at Kirkpatrick Bank, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, […]

Jay Nalli Jay Nalli, ISG Technology Jay Nalli has joined ISG Technology as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing in Overland Park, Kansas.

Joe Macchiarella Joe Macchiarella, ISG Technology Joe Macchiarella has joined ISG Technology as the managed services provider’s Chief Operating Officer.

People on the Move Daisy Eklund Daisy Eklund, Hall Estill Attorneys at Law Eklund practices primarily in the areas of family law, guardianship, and trust and estate litigation.

Opinion

Slytherin, a ball python who is a member of the Oklahoma City Zoo's Animal Ambassador program, greets guests at the cocktail party during the Zoo gala. (Photo by Lillie-Beth Brinkman, The Journal Record) On the Town: From macaws to movie stars, Oklahoma City had a wild week Oklahoma City Zoo gala raised funds for education while deadCenter Film Festival honored Lou Diamond Phillips and boosted local tourism.

Agee: Tying Oklahoma’s minimum wage to the cost of living makes economic and common sense Economist Steven Agee says State Question 832 would tie Oklahoma's minimum wage to inflation, allowing wages to keep pace with rising living costs.

Eric Kelley Kelley: U.S. markets hold strong amidst turmoil UMB Bank CIO Eric Kelley says the U.S. economy remains resilient despite the Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz disruption, rising oil prices and inflation concerns.

Carrie Blumert Blumert: Higher wages could strengthen Oklahoma communities Mental Health Association Oklahoma CEO Carrie Blumert says State Question 832 would raise Oklahoma's minimum wage and help address housing instability and homelessness.

Free Market Friday: Where do businesses get their money? OCPA President Jonathan Small argues Oklahoma State Question 832 would raise labor costs, increase consumer prices and eliminate jobs as the state's minimum wage rises to $15.