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Tulsa County Commissioner Advocates for Independent Technical Review of Data Center Proposals

Tulsa County Commissioner Advocates for Independent Technical Review of Data Center Proposals

Tulsa County Commissioner Stan Sallee is advocating for communities to have access to an independent technical resource to evaluate data center development proposals. This idea was shared during a recent interim study on data center developments in Oklahoma, led by Rep. Mark Chapman (R-Broken Arrow). Sallee and Chapman both emphasized the importance of communities understanding a project's design and location before making approval decisions. Sallee highlighted that local leaders face significant decisions regarding power capacity, water supply, water treatment, noise, and the proximity of industrial facilities to homes. He noted that information often comes from utilities and companies with financial interests in the projects, suggesting that an additional, unbiased resource would help local boards better evaluate this information. The goal is not increased government regulation but rather a tool for officials to vet information effectively.
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Tulsa County Commissioner Seeks External Technical Review for Data Center Proposals

Tulsa County Commissioner Seeks External Technical Review for Data Center Proposals

Tulsa County Commissioner Stan Sallee is advocating for communities to have access to independent technical resources to evaluate data center development proposals. This initiative stems from concerns regarding the information provided by developers and utility companies, which often have financial interests in these projects. Sallee shared this idea with state lawmakers during a recent interim study led by Rep. Mark Chapman (R-Broken Arrow), which examined various aspects of data center developments in Oklahoma, including utility planning, water use, permitting, infrastructure, and potential economic benefits. Both Sallee and Chapman emphasize the importance of communities thoroughly understanding a project's design and location before making approval decisions. Sallee highlighted critical factors such as power capacity, water supply, water treatment, noise, and the appropriate distance between industrial facilities and residential areas. He suggests a quasi-governmental group with technical expertise cou...
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Indiana @ Nebraska and Georgia @ Alabama top today’s schedule
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U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced a diesel deal with Russia. How will it impact your finances?
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Tulsa Couple Celebrates Six Decades of Love at State Fair

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Tulsa Couple Celebrates Six Decades of Love at State Fair
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Flood Threat Grows Across the Plains as Simon Moves North

Flood Threat Grows Across the Plains as Simon Moves North

Hurricane Simon’s remnants are expected to push tropical moisture northward, fueling repeated rounds of storms and a multiday flood threat across the central United States through Thursday. A Level 2 out of 5 severe storm risk is in place for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, while flash flooding could affect northern Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. By Wednesday, the flood threat is expected to increase across western Kansas, much of Missouri and western Illinois, including Kansas City, St. Louis and Wichita. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches could stretch nearly 1,000 miles from northern Texas to Illinois. While the rain may ease persistent drought in parts of the region, heavy downpours could cause dangerous flooding.
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Scientists warn permanent daylight saving time could bring problems

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While the Sunshine Protection Act remains stalled in the Senate, experts are warning that permanent daylight saving time could harm health.
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Ella Langley cancels Tulsa concert for threat day before Lubbock show

Ella Langley cancels Tulsa concert for threat day before Lubbock show

The country singer shared a statement on Instagram apologizing to fans and explaining why the Oct. 9 show in Oklahoma was canceled.
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Ella Langley cancels Tulsa concert after alleged bomb threat

Ella Langley cancels Tulsa concert after alleged bomb threat

The country singer shared a statement on Instagram apologizing to fans and explaining why the Oct. 9 show in Oklahoma, was canceled.
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The 6 College Football Games to Watch in Week 6

The 6 College Football Games to Watch in Week 6

Check out our conference preview for all the Big 10 action this weekend. Florida State at Louisville 7 p.m., ESPN (Friday) Both teams are in desperation mode as they try to avoid the season going into a complete tailspin. Florida State is coming in with momentum after pounding Virginia, although it’s been proven you can’t […]