AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOklahoma Politics & Courts: Oklahoma’s vacant U.S. Senate seat is turning into a legal-and-political tangle, with competing claims over who should hold the seat after the Nov. results are certified—Gov. Kevin Stitt’s appointee Alan Armstrong versus likely winner Rep. Kevin Hern. State Government: The state’s next auditor, Melissa Capps, says she’ll tackle a backlog by modernizing the office with AI and rebuilding staffing, aiming to speed up audits and improve public accountability. Public Safety: AT&T network issues disrupted 911 service across parts of Oklahoma, with wireless calls rerouted while wireline calls may fail. Health & Policy: Two Oklahoma mothers are suing to block abortion bans from applying when fatal fetal diagnoses are involved, arguing the laws should not cover pregnancies likely to end in miscarriage or stillbirth. Elections & Rights: A new lawsuit challenges Medicaid work requirements tied to federal rules, arguing eligibility limits would wrongly exclude medically frail enrollees. Energy & Cost of Living: Diesel prices remain volatile, with one Grady County station hitting $5.19 in the week ending Sept. 19. Legal System Watch: A look at the 10th Circuit finds judges vary widely in how fast they issue decisions after oral arguments.
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