AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPoultry Pollution Settlement: Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a new nearly $44 million deal with the remaining poultry companies to end a 21-year Illinois River pollution fight, including a $41.6M cleanup fund and steps to reduce litter spread over seven years, with court approval still required. Environmental Enforcement: Oklahoma regulators say Continental Carbon in Ponca City racked up 81 alleged violations of permits and a 2015 pollution-reduction agreement, including reporting failures and missed equipment testing. Tribal Data Center Push: A report cited by Honor the Earth says big tech is mapping dozens of data center projects near Native lands, pointing to federal policy momentum and concerns about water and power impacts on rural and tribal communities. Local Business Growth: Caprock is expanding its family-office footprint by acquiring Austin’s Venturi Private Wealth (about $4B in assets), adding advisors and strengthening its Oklahoma City presence. Workforce Inclusion: Northeastern State’s RiverHawks Scholar Program is seeking community business partners for paid internships for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Energy & Markets: Gas prices eased in early July, with GasBuddy reporting some Oklahoma counties seeing notably low regular and midgrade rates for the week ending July 4.
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