Data Center Policy: Gov. Kevin Stitt signed two bills aimed at keeping data centers from driving up utility rates and straining Oklahoma’s water supply, with supporters including a state senator and a farmer arguing for more accountability. Religious Charter School Fight: A federal court heard arguments over Oklahoma’s ban on publicly funded religious charter schools, with a Jewish charter school foundation seeking to force the state board to consider religious applicants. Public Safety on Turnpikes: After a deadly I-44 crash near Kellyville, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and truckers renewed calls for safer shoulder use, stressing shoulders are for short emergencies, not parking. Mental Health + Homeless Response: Bartlesville City Council approved a contract renewal for Grand Mental Health’s recovery support program, citing thousands of outreach contacts and crisis prevention. Medicaid Fraud Push: Oklahoma AG Alan Wilson backed Congress passing the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act to expand states’ ability to pursue recipient fraud. Immigration Enforcement: The Trump administration says visa revocations—often tied to DUI arrests—are being used as a national security tool. Local Culture: Pauls Valley’s Toy and Action Figure Museum will close Aug. 30 after 20 years due to budget disputes.