AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSNAP Funding Fight: A new federal shift will require states to help pay for SNAP benefits starting fall 2027, with USDA analyses warning it could cost states more than $9 billion and raise fears of benefit losses. Oklahoma Medicaid Pressure: Oklahoma Watch reports OHCA plans $218 million (about 20%) in provider cuts tied to Medicaid hospital offsets, despite a board-approved budget that previously promised no cuts. Anti-Abortion Funding Change: An out-of-state anti-abortion nonprofit, Human Coalition, helped push Oklahoma’s Choosing Childbirth law to change after it was rejected for public funding. Cash App Settlement: Oklahoma’s AG Gentner Drummond is part of multistate action securing $45 million from Block over alleged deceptive practices and weak fraud protections on Cash App. Robocall Crackdown: Missouri and other states are urging the FCC to tighten rules to stop scammers from using legitimate phone numbers. Education Pay Gap: After Oklahoma’s July 1 teacher minimum pay increase, support staff are asking when their pay will be addressed. Public Safety Grants: Ottawa County will use a $250,000 AG grant for jail upgrades, including a body scanner warranty and a department drone. Native Tourism: A new Route 66 app highlights Native American heritage and attractions nationwide.
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