AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiesel shock in Oklahoma: AAA says statewide diesel averages about $5.87 a gallon, near record highs, squeezing farmers and truckers and raising fears that higher fuel costs will ripple into consumer prices. Wildfire readiness and relief: Oklahoma residents are urged to use Mesonet OK-FIRE and burn-ban maps as conditions stay dangerous, while Caddo County communities are collecting supplies and money for evacuees and volunteer fire departments. Local labor win: A Ponca City Starbucks voted 10-4 to unionize, making it the eighth Oklahoma location to do so, with workers citing scheduling, pay, and communication concerns. Energy and consumer impacts: Former Cox customers in the OKC and Tulsa metros can now switch to Spectrum plans after Charter’s acquisition, with new mobile and TV options but no requirement to change existing service. Public finance scrutiny: Oklahoma County commissioners are moving toward a potential state audit after accounting confusion tied to the County Clerk’s Office. Health policy signal: A study finds Oklahoma’s e-cigarette directory laws didn’t produce sustained reductions in flavored sales. Federal policy watch: The U.S. Fed raised rates to 3.75%-4%, a move that could lift costs for Oklahoma borrowers with variable-rate debt.
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