AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Response: Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a disaster emergency for Cleveland and Washington counties after July 4 storms brought winds over 80 mph, flooding, and widespread power outages; residents are urged to report damage at damage.ok.gov, and cooling centers are open statewide (including Norman sites via 211). Utility Costs: PSO began charging an interim electricity rate hike that adds about $11 per month for typical residential customers while an Oklahoma Corporation Commission rate case is pending. Healthcare Politics: Oklahoma MAGA voters are bracing for a potential SoonerCare/Medicaid coverage hit tied to federal spending changes tied to Trump’s agenda, with Democrats warning rural communities could be hardest hit. Education Politics: The GOP runoff for Oklahoma State Superintendent is set for Aug. 25, with James Taylor facing veteran educator Robert Franklin, as the race centers on who has the leadership experience to run the state’s school system. Local Governance & Growth: Data center opposition is spreading beyond zoning fights, with Oklahoma among states considering moratoriums as residents push back on noise, water, power costs, and public input. Community Nonprofits: The Astronomy Club of Tulsa is fundraising for observatory upgrades ahead of its 90th anniversary in Okmulgee County.
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