AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederalism Push: Governors and lawmakers say the federal government has grown too powerful and they want more authority returned to the states, with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt among leaders at the National Governors Association meeting. Local Government: Yukon’s mayoral recall effort cleared a key signature threshold and heads to City Council, fueled by backlash over data center plans. State Question 844: Oklahoma school leaders and lawmakers clash over a ballot measure that would let the Legislature change how much it reimburses local governments for manufacturing tax incentives—last year $88.6 million went to those reimbursements, with Mayes County taking a big share. Health Policy: Oklahoma AG Marty Jackley joined a coalition urging Congress to pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, expanding states’ ability to pursue beneficiary fraud. Food Assistance: A new tracker shows SNAP enrollment has fallen sharply nationwide, with Oklahoma down about 18%—a sign of mounting pressure on families. Education Leadership: Kingfisher superintendent Andy Evans resigned after board members questioned major budget swings and removed funds from a CD. Energy & Nuclear: Oklahoma is among finalists for DOE “nuclear lifecycle innovation campuses,” raising new questions about nuclear waste disposal and future economic promises.
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