Homelessness & Local Policy: Norman City Council backed away from a proposal that would have let homeowners permit up to two people to camp on private lawns, after criticism from state leaders and residents. Elections & Turnout: Oklahoma’s June 16 primary is approaching, with reminders that early voting is available and closed primaries apply; one commentary warns negative ads and low enthusiasm could keep many voters home. Democratic Primaries: Oklahoma House District 45 Democrats will choose between incumbent Annie Menz and Evan Shepard, while another tight Democratic primary is expected to head to a ranked-choice runoff. Campaigns & Money: Oklahoma’s State Question 832 minimum-wage fight is drawing heavy attention, with business groups warning of higher costs and dining cutbacks. Courts & Accountability: Cleveland County commissioners began interviewing candidates to fill a sheriff vacancy after the former sheriff resigned and pleaded no contest to embezzling campaign funds. Energy & Industry: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond sued to stop construction of a Trump-backed aluminum smelter in Inola, citing pollution and foreign ownership concerns. Tribal Government: The Cherokee Nation broke ground on a $40 million justice center in Tahlequah, expanding courts, prosecutors and tribal police. Public Safety & Corrections: A federal judge permanently blocked Alabama from using nitrogen gas for executions, keeping the method tied up in litigation that also involves Oklahoma’s own legal landscape. Housing Costs: A state building code committee is reviewing potential changes aimed at easing construction costs and expanding “missing middle” housing options. Data Centers: Luther postponed a data center meeting after a large crowd packed City Hall, as residents pressed for answers on electricity and water impacts. Education Funding: A rural Northeast Oklahoma district is scrambling after a miscalculation left it facing a nearly half-million-dollar budget shortfall.