AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Policy: President Trump says he’s using the Defense Production Act to push $700M into coal power, including $425M to extend 13 plants and funding for new coal projects—Oklahoma is listed among the states getting support. State Government & Campaigns: Former House Speaker T.W. Shannon, Gentner Drummond, and Chip Keating are all pitching their leadership records in the GOP race for lieutenant governor/governor, with Shannon emphasizing “capitalism, the Constitution, and Christianity.” Elections & Voting Access: Tulsa County moved early voting sites for the June 16 primary, leaving north Tulsa without a polling place and drawing community pushback. Public Safety: Oklahoma’s new fireworks law brings back bottle rockets and year-round sales in some areas, but Oklahoma City’s long-standing ban still applies inside city limits. Courts & Corruption Fallout: Jailhouse calls tied to convicted fraudster Brent Swadley include claims about seeking help from Gov. Stitt and other politicians, now part of the appeals process. Homelessness Funding: HUD is shifting federal homelessness money away from “housing first” toward treatment and recovery, raising concerns from Oklahoma providers about new participation requirements.
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