AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Fuel Prices: Oklahoma County drivers saw the cheapest E85 at $2.49/gallon in the week ending Aug. 29, while diesel stayed higher statewide (Oklahoma average $5.10/gallon). Local Market Snapshots: Rogers County logged the lowest midgrade at $3.69/gallon; Wagoner County’s lowest diesel hit $4.99/gallon; and Pawnee County’s cheapest premium gas was $4.04/gallon. Federal Policy & Business: Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OKC) introduced the “No Preference Act,” aiming to stop the federal government from favoring contractors based on whether workers are in collective bargaining agreements. Retirement & Taxes: As Social Security faces a looming shortfall, some Republicans—including Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole—are signaling openness to raising the payroll tax cap rather than cutting benefits. Jobs & Manufacturing: A new August jobs report highlights stronger-than-expected hiring, with manufacturing adding 16,000 jobs and private-sector job growth continuing. Education & Procurement: A state audit alleges Tulsa Public Schools paid $2.6 million for architectural work that wasn’t performed, raising questions about contracting and rebate fees.
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