AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNBA/Local Economy: The Houston Rockets’ Amen Thompson just landed a $208 million extension, and an NBA insider says it could be the move that clears the way for another major trade—keeping Oklahoma’s basketball fans watching the broader pro talent pipeline. Energy/Policy: A prayer walk in New York targeted the Constitution Pipeline, with opponents saying the 30-inch, 125-mile fracked gas project would cut through hundreds of water bodies and raise energy bills, while supporters push faster re-permitting. Housing/Markets: Zillow data shows Payne County’s typical home value rose 4% to $244,851 in August 2026, while Oklahoma County’s finances remain under scrutiny after reported bookkeeping errors. State Finances: Oklahoma’s combined tax revenues fell 10% quarter-over-quarter to $2.9 billion in Q1 2026, led by sales/gross receipts and income taxes. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports Oklahoma regular prices averaged $3.77 for the week ending Sept. 12, with notable county lows including $3.29 in Cleveland County and $3.73 in Craig County. Aerospace/Innovation: Joby Aviation-backed autonomous flight milestones continued as an autonomous Cessna Caravan completed the first-ever fully autonomous cross-country flight across the U.S.
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