AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSevere Weather & Power Reliability: Gov. Kevin Stitt declared disaster emergencies for Cleveland and Washington counties after July 4 storms with winds over 80 mph, flooding and widespread outages; a voluntary boil order was issued for Copan, and cooling centers opened in Norman as thousands still lacked power. Electric Rates & Grid Costs: PSO began an interim electricity rate hike July 1, adding about $11 a month for typical residential customers while a longer rate case remains pending. Housing & Homebuilding: Oklahoma’s Housing Stability Program, funded by the Legislature, has invested $170.4 million to expand access to more affordable homes and rentals statewide. Early Childhood Literacy: Oklahoma is just three counties away from full coverage of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which now reaches 74 counties and enrolls more than 100,000 children. Data Centers & Local Backlash: Oklahoma is among states considering moratoriums as residents push back on data center growth over electricity, water use, noise and public input. Energy & Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reported localized low prices for E15, diesel and premium fuel across multiple Oklahoma counties, underscoring continued volatility in regional fuel costs. Hospitality Expansion: Hyatt Studios is set to open July 10 in Texarkana, part of DPN Collection’s broader multi-state growth plan.
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