Oklahoma Elections Security: Oklahoma was named in newly declassified White House documents tied to claims that China compromised voter files in multiple states, including Oklahoma, as the Oklahoma State Election Board points to uniform voting systems and set precinct security steps. Gubernatorial Race: Mike Mazzei’s campaign is colliding with his record on the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement Board, where he has missed most monthly meetings since being appointed in 2023. Federal Immigration & Tuition Fight: The U.S. Justice Department sued Maryland over its in-state tuition policy for undocumented students, arguing federal law bars states from giving that benefit to people without lawful status. Education Oversight: Epic Charter School’s finances may be improving, but state reports say academics are still lagging after prior findings of budgeting and oversight failures. Energy & Economy: EIA explained “tank bottoms” as part of how Cushing storage works, while Oklahoma gas prices stayed volatile in county-by-county reporting. Public Safety & Courts: A federal investigation led to raids and arrests tied to alleged illegal black walnut timber theft in northeast Oklahoma. Health: A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated food continues to spread across states, with CDC guidance emphasizing hydration and prevention.