On this week’s Your Vote Counts, Sen. Paul Rosino and former Rep. Jason Dunnington joined Scott Mitchell to tackle the growing tension at the Oklahoma State Capitol around energy policy — and what it means for the state’s future.

Oklahoma’s Energy Advantage — and the Growing Challenge

Governor Stitt has called for “energy abundance,” promoting an “all of the above” strategy that embraces wind, solar, natural gas, and traditional oil and gas production. With hyperscalers investing billions of dollars and AI infrastructure demanding massive amounts of energy, Oklahoma’s diverse energy resources should give it a major competitive advantage.

However, Rosino and Dunnington warned that legislative efforts to favor certain industries over others threaten to derail that momentum. This week, all three Republican members of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission took the extraordinary step of publicly opposing bills they believe are picking winners and losers — a sign that concern is growing among key leaders.

A Message to Lawmakers: Work Together or Risk Losing Business

The panel emphasized that in order to attract major investment, Oklahoma must present a united front. Disjointed legislation or favoritism not only undermines credibility but could also drive billion-dollar deals elsewhere. With national security and global leadership in AI on the line, the stakes are higher than ever.

The Harold Hamm Institute hosted a major AI and energy conference this week, highlighting how the future of technology depends heavily on stable and abundant energy sources — something Oklahoma can provide if policymakers can clear the path.

Looking Ahead

As Rosino put it: “If we don’t work together, it looks like we don’t care.”
And companies looking to invest billions won’t wait for Oklahoma to get its act together — they’ll simply go elsewhere.

The energy battle isn’t over — and it’s a conversation that will continue to shape Oklahoma’s economic future.