AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUtility Rates Watch: The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is holding another public comment meeting on PSO’s proposed $600 million rate increase, which PSO says would add about $25 per month for the average residential customer as regulators weigh whether the higher bills are tied to needed grid upgrades and demand growth. Insurance Crackdown: Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sued State Farm, alleging the insurer used deceptive practices to deny or underpay homeowners’ roof damage claims and engaged in racketeering since 2020. Education Funding: Sixteen Oklahoma colleges are seeking tuition and fee increases averaging 2.96% as the State Regents consider requests that could raise undergraduate costs systemwide. Private School Tax Credit: Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit Program is set to spend at least $255 million next year, with participation shifting toward higher-income and other nontraditional priority groups. Local Business Disruption: Big Truck Tacos will temporarily close June 29–July 5 due to Northwest 23rd Street streetscape construction in OKC’s Uptown District. Community Relief: Enid-area nonprofits are building a joint “Enid Strong Grant” process for tornado victims after receiving more than $300,000 in donations. Public Safety: Owasso lifted an evacuation order for Cornerstone Shopping Center after methane monitoring and a venting system showed no hazardous concentrations.
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