The state treasurer said that the State will not do business with banks 'beholden to social goals that override their fiduciary duties.' The move ultimately blocks the banks from managing billions of dollars in Oklahoma pensions, investments and other state entities.

Oklahoma is taking action Wednesday to ban 13 major financial institutions from doing business with the state after a review determined the banks engaged in energy boycotts.

Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ is planning to announce the sweeping measure Wednesday morning which represents one of the most aggressive actions any state has taken against banks pursuing so called environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The move ultimately blocks the banks from managing billions of dollars in Oklahoma pensions, investments and other state entities.