Mail Voting Fight in Court: The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s attempt to tighten mail-in voting rules, keeping states’ existing ballot processes in place as early voting ramps up. State Election Watch: Oklahoma is among states starting to mail ballots soon, making the ruling a direct near-term factor for the Nov. 3 election. Higher Ed Under Pressure: An AAUP survey of faculty in southern states, including Oklahoma, finds growing concerns about political influence in university curriculum and a majority of respondents saying they wouldn’t recommend working in their state. Local Governance: Inola trustees extended a moratorium on a proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter through April 7, 2027, and set a ballot measure to ban primary aluminum smelting in town limits. Oklahoma City Transit Plan: Oklahoma City’s proposed rail-and-bus expansion would seek voter approval next year via a dedicated sales tax to fund bond-backed transit upgrades. Energy & Prices: Diesel and gasoline prices climbed again amid Middle East supply disruptions, with Oklahoma-area drivers seeing rising pump costs. Constitutional Debate: A new Oklahoma-focused analysis raises the big question of whether the state should hold another constitutional convention—and who would control the process.