Oklahoma Medicaid Leadership: Gov. Kevin Stitt named Aaron Morris, the state CFO, as interim director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority after current head Clay Bullard said he’ll return to the private sector. Broadband Access: The Oklahoma Broadband Office is funding about 175 broadband “community access portals” in libraries statewide, part of a $14.5 million push to expand telehealth, workforce services, and digital skills. Data Centers vs. Tribes: A new report says tech firms are mapping dozens of data-center projects near Native lands, raising concerns about water, power, and consultation as federal policy accelerates development. Public Finance & Oversight: Oklahoma’s Health Care Authority leadership change comes amid broader scrutiny of state spending and governance, including a recent forensic audit highlighting serious mismanagement in a small Oklahoma town. Local Tourism Tax: Tulsa City Council is set to consider a November ballot measure that could nearly double the city’s hotel excise tax for out-of-towners. Consumer/Legal: Oklahoma is also tied to major multistate settlements, including the ongoing fallout from the 23andMe genetic data breach.