Climate & Labor Risk: A new Climate Central analysis says dangerously humid heat days are rising fastest in the Midwest and South, with Oklahoma-area cities like Tulsa seeing about five more extreme humid days per year than in 1979—raising health risks for workers, including farm laborers. Energy Markets: Despite a major oil supply shock tied to the Iran situation, crude prices have cooled into a calmer range, underscoring how much the market is driven by uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and shipping risk. Oklahoma Health Care: CMS data for Q1 2026 highlights wide nursing-home performance gaps: Epworth Villa Health Services (Oklahoma City) posted a 4-star overall rating with no fines; Ignite Medical Resort Tulsa also earned a 4; while Village Health Care Center (Broken Arrow) landed at 1 star and faced a $30,470 fine. State Policy & Insurance: Oklahoma’s insurance rate process is shifting—new law requires rate filings to be reviewed before taking effect, moving the state toward a file-and-wait system starting July 1, 2027. Flood Aftermath: Severe storms June 6-7 left parts of Oklahoma dealing with flooding and cleanup, including businesses in Sand Springs and Sapulpa as water levels receded. Politics: Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidates are laying out tax reform plans ahead of the June primary, focusing on property and income taxes.