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Capitol Connections: Your vote powers our future

On Nov. 3, Oklahomans will make decisions that reach beyond the ballot box.

October 2026

Co-op News

A compass through the data center demand

When megawatts meet the cooperative model, the decisions made must work for the members on the line

October 2026

Co-op News

Capitol Connections: A seat at the table

Electric cooperative members put their names behind one message: The decisions shaping our energy future should work for those at end of the line.

By Hayley Leatherwood September 2026

Energy News

Capitol Connections: Seeing the bigger picture

A U.S. Capitol snapshot reminds Sen. Jo Anna Dossett why understanding other perspectives matters

By Hayley Leatherwood August 2026

Energy News

Capitol connections: Full circle

The great-grandson of an electric cooperative founder in Oklahoma now helps shape environmental policy across the South Central United States.

By Hayley Leatherwood July 2026

Co-op News

Powering what’s next

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative pairs wind, solar and batteries to strengthen reliability and manage costs.

By Anna Politano July 2026

Energy News

Capitol Connection: Earned the hard way

For Sen. Tom Woods, a childhood in the dairy barn continues to influence how he approaches service at the Capitol.

By Hayley Leatherwood June 2026

Co-op News

Rising costs: Signal strength

At Lake Region Electric Cooperative, investing in tomorrow is helping members hold steady today.

By Hayley Leatherwood June 2026

Co-op News

Capitol Connections: Postcards deliver a power message

Oklahoma Living readers sent 2,850+ postcards to lawmakers, showing strong statewide support for policies protecting reliable, affordable co-op power.

May 2026

Co-op News

Where your power begins

Flipping a switch is simple. What happens behind the scenes is anything but.

By Anna Politano May 2026

Co-op News

Rising costs: Powering through pressure

Co-ops are keeping the lights on while keeping electricity as affordable as possible.

By Hayley Leatherwood April 2026

Co-op News

Capitol Connections: The 1-megawatt exception—Who serves large loads?

April 2026

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