School Finance & Accountability: Caney Valley Public Schools in rural northeast Oklahoma is scrambling after a nearly $500,000 budget shortfall tied to enrollment changes and a miscalculation that left the district unable to cut staff in time. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Tri-County School Corporation mapped out new safety and traffic plans, including digital building mapping tied to emergency systems and updated drop-off/pick-up layouts. Local Governance & Homelessness: Norman City Council paused a proposed residential camping ordinance after pushback from state officials, with Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman saying the state hasn’t addressed homelessness or rising costs. Energy Policy: Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sued to block construction of a Trump-backed aluminum smelter in Inola, arguing foreign ownership raises major pollution and enforcement concerns. Economic Development & Industry: Luther postponed a data center meeting after a large crowd packed City Hall, as residents pressed for answers on water and power impacts. Health & Consumer Safety: A Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa supplements expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, prompting additional FDA recall updates. Business & Growth: Oklahoma tourism hit nearly $12.8 billion in 2025 spending, supporting more than 100,000 jobs statewide. Workforce & Cost Pressure: A state chamber survey found 70% of Oklahomans are cutting back on dining due to higher prices, ahead of the minimum wage debate tied to SQ 832.