Tulsa Ports says employment is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels ahead of new investments, including the controversial Inola smelter proposal.
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Trump administration throws more support behind Inola smelter in new court filings
The Trump administration has weighed in on Oklahoma’s lawsuit against the companies behind an aluminum smelter in Inola. In new court filings, the U.S. Department of Justice argues the project should be allowed to move forward.
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With Trump’s backing, Mike Mazzei embraced the smelter. Inola residents aren’t convinced.
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says the proposed aluminum plant will be safe for nearby farms and cattle. But residents have challenged some of his claims about fluoride emissions.
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Most of Inola’s planning commission resigns as town considers aluminum smelter
As Inola weighs a proposed aluminum smelter with massive federal backing, four of the town’s five planning commissioners have resigned in recent weeks.