Transit & Infrastructure: Oklahoma City is weighing a next-step mass transit plan that would ask voters next year for a dedicated sales tax to fund commuter rail and expanded bus rapid transit, with an estimated $1.8 billion rail price tag plus $730 million for bus service. Energy & Industry: Stardust Power says OG&E has secured long-lead electrical infrastructure for its Muskogee lithium refinery, a key step toward EPC work for a project targeting 50,000 metric tons per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate. Defense Manufacturing: Ducommun won a follow-on $35M+ agreement to produce electronic assemblies for Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 missile platform at its Tulsa engineering and manufacturing center. Banking & Finance: First Financial Network launched FirstValue™ 3.0, a market-based loan valuation model built from actual loan sale transactions, aimed at helping institutions price and evaluate loan portfolios. Corporate Moves: ONEOK reported early results of cash tender offers tied to OpCo debt, as part of its reorganization. Local Development: Tulsa Hills-area apartment plans for up to 275 units drew resident concerns over traffic and whether road upgrades can keep pace. Local Governance: Inola extended its aluminum smelter moratorium through April 7, 2027, setting up a referendum on banning primary aluminum smelting within town limits. Business & Tech Events: Gradient’s CHROMA 2026 returns Sept. 24 in Tulsa, bringing 300+ founders, investors and enterprise leaders for matchmaking and startup showcases.