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Melissa Jacques

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Columbia, Oklahoma City
As seen in: Flipboard, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Wisconsin State Journal, Arizona Daily Star, Omaha World-Herald, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Buffalo News, Lincoln Journal Star, Napa Valley Register, Tulsa World and
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State government reporter for Tulsa World tinyurl.com/melissajacques

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Fresh out of college and working to understand Oklahoma state politics

Melissa Jacques’s Journalist Portfolio

'Discover Oklahoma' saying goodbye to Dino Lalli, spot on public TV

'Discover Oklahoma' saying goodbye to Dino Lalli, spot on public TV

No staff from the show will be fired, according to the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation, which a…

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Controversial bill on teaching race, gender has first hearing in federal court

Controversial bill on teaching race, gender has first hearing in federal court

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit are asking for an injunction and to have House Bill 1775 overturned as unconstituti…

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Rise of delta-8 THC makes need for hemp regulations urgent, Oklahoma officials say

Rise of delta-8 THC makes need for hemp regulations urgent, Oklahoma officials say

Producers of hemp byproducts like THC-O-acetate and delta-8 use a legal loophole to make consumer products wi…

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Gov. Kevin Stitt's apparent support of cockfighting draws criticism

Gov. Kevin Stitt's apparent support of cockfighting draws criticism

The governor was criticized in a Wednesday press conference by Animal Wellness Action and former Gov. Frank K…

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Oklahoma wildlife agency goes viral with #GarWeek celebration of prehistoric fish

Oklahoma wildlife agency goes viral with #GarWeek celebration of prehistoric fish

An Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation official credits the agency's success on social media to auth…

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Corporation Commission hears arguments about OG&E case

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By Melissa Jacques
| The Lawton Constitution
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Corporation Commission heard arguments about a preapproval case from the Attorney General’s office and Oklahoma Gas & Electric in a special meeting on Thursday, though they did not come to a final decision. During the meeting the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office and the Petroleum Alliance argued that the commission should dismiss a preapproval request from OG&E.
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Marlow legislator files bill to protect residential customers from data center power costs

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By Melissa Jacques
| Southwest Ledger
OKLAHOMA CITY - Data center energy consumption in the U.S. accounted for 4% of the country’s overall energy usage in 2024, and that rate is rising, information from the Pew Research Center shows. Growth in data center energy usage is expected to double by 2030 and will require expanded infrastructure to meet the need. State Rep. Brad Boles has filed legislation to ensure that residential customers are not left ‘holding the bag’ for that expansion.
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Marlow legislator files bill to protect residential customers from data center power costs

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By Melissa Jacques
| The Lawton Constitution
OKLAHOMA CITY — Data center energy consumption in the U.S. accounted for 4% of the country’s overall energy usage in 2024, and that rate is rising, information from the Pew Research Center shows. Growth in data center energy usage is expected to double by 2030 and will require expanded infrastructure to meet the need. State Rep. Brad Boles has filed legislation to ensure that residential customers are not left ‘holding the bag’ for that expansion.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! Way more difficult than they appear but very fun to use.

How is social media changing news?

It's making news less nuanced - due to the short amount of time you have to make your point - but more available than ever.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I love a good outline with links and general questions that you're trying to answer. It makes discussing a story straightforward.

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