AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBallot Access: The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a law tightening citizen-initiative rules, leaving a petition alive and dealing lawmakers’ overhaul a major setback. Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s legal team says further challenges may follow. State Leadership: Senate Republicans tapped Lonnie Paxton as their nominee for president pro tempore. James Lankford kept his Senate GOP leadership post, while Kevin Hern is set to take office as Oklahoma’s next U.S. senator. Education: Oklahoma received a federal waiver allowing it to consolidate education funds, giving the state more flexibility over how it uses the money. Meanwhile, incoming Superintendent Robert Franklin has outlined plans to tackle the state’s low education ranking. Inola Smelter: Drummond is seeking ownership details for a proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter as Cherokee Nation leaders oppose the project and urge consultation with affected tribes. Election Fallout: Mike Mazzei won the governor’s race and Republicans held statewide power, though Democrats made gains. Voters also rejected State Question 847, a property-tax relief proposal; Mazzei has since floated eliminating property taxes for seniors and veterans.
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