Violent Crime Snapshot: The FBI says the national violent crime rate fell 9.3% from 2024 to 2025, but states vary widely—Alaska topped the list and Oklahoma is among those above 400 per 100,000. Immigration & Tuition: The DOJ sued New York, Connecticut and Vermont over in-state tuition for some non-permanent-status immigrants, adding to a broader Trump-era push that has already hit Oklahoma in court. Oklahoma Opioid Settlement: Oklahoma is set to receive about $12 million from a new opioid settlement, with most routed to cities and counties that joined the lawsuits. ICE in Oklahoma: A report says Oklahoma law enforcement’s ICE partnerships are driving more immigration arrests—over 6,600 since 2025, including about 1,500 tied to 287(g) agreements. Inola Smelter Fight: Mike Mazzei’s Trump-backed push for an Inola aluminum smelter is meeting fierce local skepticism over pollution and fluoride concerns. Public Power Costs: PSO is asking the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for a rate increase, blaming higher equipment and grid upgrade costs for rising bills. Runoff Election Watch: Early voting is underway for Oklahoma’s Aug. 25 primary runoff, with State Question 846 on the ballot about placing voter ID in the constitution. Data Centers vs. Communities: Residents are turning to recalls to fight data centers; one Oklahoma family says a proposed Piedmont campus would sit just 300 feet from their home. School Finance Oversight: A second Tulsa Public Schools audit alleges deeper financial waste and abuse than the first. Military Homecoming: Nearly 50 Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers returned from a Middle East deployment.