Gubernatorial Runoff Watch: Oklahoma Republicans are in the Aug. 25 runoff to replace Gov. Kevin Stitt, with Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei trading sharp contrasts on issues like the Inola aluminum smelter, taxes, education, and surveillance tech such as Flock cameras. Election Logistics: Early voting begins Aug. 20 for Lincoln County voters, with dates and hours set at the county courthouse. State Question 846: Oklahomans will vote later this month on adding voter ID requirements to the state constitution and expanding legislative authority over election law. Tribal Governance: The Osage Nation is pressing Principal Chief Joe Tillman to consider reopening a closed Osage language immersion school, calling the shutdown a blow to language sovereignty. Public Safety & Courts: A judge cleared the way for Boerne to advance to the Little League World Series after Tulsa National’s disqualification fight played out in Texas court. Housing & Utilities: Tenants say landlords under Vesta Realty failed to provide essential services like air conditioning, water, and electricity, raising questions about limited remedies under Oklahoma law. Energy & Industry: Oklahoma AG actions continue in the fight over the proposed Inola aluminum smelter, as the state seeks to halt construction while litigation moves through federal court. Immigration Enforcement: ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents, a move critics say could escalate dangerous encounters.