AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOklahoma Politics & Government: Oklahoma City is reviewing thousands of historic property plats to remove discriminatory racial covenants that barred minority groups from owning land, a state law signed in 2024 now allowing cities to amend records that courts long ago deemed unenforceable. Courts & Public Safety: A lawsuit pitting Oklahoma County commissioners against Sheriff Tommie Johnson III over inmate transport has been moved to Canadian County after a conflict-of-interest filing. State Policy: Oklahoma lawmakers have largely stalled on new AI regulations, even after President Trump urged states not to regulate the technology. Energy & Utilities: OG&E is seeking Oklahoma Corporation Commission approval for higher charges on large-load users, including data centers, arguing it would shift grid costs away from smaller customers. Elections & Power: Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton says voters backed “governing Republicans” in key primary races, while the GOP governor field narrows to Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei for an August runoff. Military & Federal: U.S. Navy Commander Ron Herrera took command of Oklahoma-based VQ-3, the “Ironman Squadron,” which runs the TACAMO nuclear command-and-control mission. Community & Culture: The Route 66 Centennial Caravan stopped at the Blue Whale in Catoosa, highlighting how the road keeps evolving with new and old businesses.
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