AGP Executive Report

Ethics and Accountability: The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is investigating Rep. Danny Williams over allegations he used his office to benefit a for-profit business, nonprofits and a family member. Williams has 10 days to respond. Local Business: Tidal Wave Auto Spa opened its sixth Oklahoma location, in Claremore, as the company expands its car-wash network. State Revenue: Oklahoma tax revenue rose 7.1% to $18.18 billion over the past 12 months. Data Center Growth: Tulsa County officials and residents are pressing for independent review of data-center plans, including their effects on power, water and utility costs. Childcare and Jobs: Oklahoma lawmakers are studying ways to address a childcare crunch that advocates say is making it harder for providers to stay open and families to work. Aerospace: Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense industry generates $52.5 billion in annual economic activity and supports 250,000 jobs, according to a new industry study.

State Economy: Oklahoma tax revenue rose 7.1% to $18.18 billion over the past 12 months, pointing to stronger state receipts. Workforce: More than 115 Southern Glazer’s workers in Oklahoma voted to join the Teamsters, while lawmakers heard that childcare shortages are hindering employers’ ability to hire. Banking: Third Coast Bancshares agreed to acquire Great Plains Bancshares as it looks to expand in Oklahoma City and Dallas. Aerospace: Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense industry generates an estimated $52.5 billion in annual economic activity, with industry growth adding about $9 billion since 2017. Energy Costs: Oklahoma residents are seeking answers on data-center power use and who will bear the costs as demand strains utilities.

Data Center Costs: Oklahoma residents are pressing officials for answers on data-center power use, cooling and accountability, as lawmakers weigh how to regulate the fast-growing industry. Travel Centers: LV Petroleum aims to grow from 106 locations to 140 by the end of 2027, after acquiring four TravelCenters of America sites in September, including one in Oklahoma. Industry Growth: Webco Industries announced a multimillion-dollar expansion at Port Muskogee, while a new report puts Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense industry at a $52.5 billion economic impact. Energy: Devon Energy agreed to sell its Eagle Ford shale assets to Crescent for $4.2 billion. Workforce and Rural Development: Oklahoma lawmakers heard calls for more childcare subsidies as providers struggle to stay open; meanwhile, eight grant-funded broadband projects have brought fiber to 1,187 rural locations.**

Tulsa Venues: Voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to raise the hotel tax from 5% to 9.9% to fund upgrades at the BOK Center and other city venues, which generated nearly $150 million in direct economic impact last fiscal year. Aerospace: Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense industry now has a $52.5 billion economic impact and supports more than 250,000 jobs, with the Artemis II mission showcasing local expertise. Corporate Moves: Devon Energy is selling its Eagle Ford shale assets for $4.2 billion, while Third Coast Bank plans a $240 million purchase of an Oklahoma bank as it pursues growth in Oklahoma City. Investment: A $57 million mixed-income housing project has broken ground in Oklahoma City, and Webco Industries is expanding at Port Muskogee. Workforce: Oklahoma lawmakers are weighing childcare policy changes and more subsidy funding, as advocates warn that care costs and shortages are keeping parents from work.

Energy Deals: Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy agreed to sell its Eagle Ford assets for $4.2 billion, planning to use the proceeds to buy back shares and reduce debt. Farm Costs: Gov. Kevin Stitt is seeking a temporary break on taxes and penalties for dyed diesel as record fuel costs squeeze Oklahoma farmers; any relief depends on federal approval. Tribal Business: Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town joined three California tribes in partnering with Kalshi on prediction-market apps, a move that has widened divisions over tribal gaming and new revenue opportunities. Aerospace Growth: Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense industry generates $52.5 billion in annual economic activity and supports 250,000 jobs, with Tulsa a major contributor. Utilities: OG&E is seeking a $395 million rate increase, while AARP Oklahoma urges lawmakers to keep data-center costs off household bills. Manufacturing: Webco Industries plans a multimillion-dollar expansion at Port Muskogee, adding to investment in the state’s industrial base.

Startup Investment: Ten Latin American startups have relocated to Tulsa in 18 months through a program offering help with visas, housing and settling in. Tulsa company Bioeutectics says it secured $4 million and is seeking more to expand production. Industrial Growth: Webco Industries is expanding at Port Muskogee, investing an undisclosed multimillion-dollar sum and expecting to add up to 10 jobs in six months. Aerospace: Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense sector generates $52.5 billion in annual economic activity and supports more than 250,000 jobs; the Tulsa region accounts for $11 billion and nearly 43,000 jobs. Tulsa Development: A proposed $200 million, 40-acre North Tulsa project would include a medical facility, apartments, coworking space and a farmers market. Housing: West Haven Flats broke ground in Oklahoma City, adding 132 income-restricted apartments in a roughly $57 million development. Utilities and Finance: OG&E is seeking a $395 million rate increase, its first filing since 2023. Third Coast also plans to acquire an Oklahoma bank for $240 million.

Health Care Growth: Oklahoma City-based Integrity Care Group acquired 15 NextCare clinics across Oklahoma, Missouri and Nebraska, expanding its network to 100 locations in five states. About 200 employees joined the company, which plans facility and equipment upgrades. Aerospace Industry: Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense sector generates $52.5 billion in annual economic activity, a new report says—$9 billion more than in 2017. State Senate leaders are highlighting the industry’s growing economic footprint. Data Center Debate: An Oklahoma City data center campus is investing in an off-grid power plant as tribal leaders and gubernatorial candidates weigh development, energy costs and regulation. The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have approved a three-year data center ban. Energy Deal: ONEOK completed its acquisition of Brazos Midstream’s Permian Midland Basin assets, expanding the Tulsa-based energy company’s operations.

Aerospace boom: Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense industry generated $52.5 billion in annual economic activity and supports more than 250,000 jobs, according to a new 2026 economic impact study unveiled Tuesday by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. The report also puts annual payroll at $16.6 billion, and state leaders say the sector has grown about $9 billion since 2017. Defense manufacturing: The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in southeastern Oklahoma is set to produce warheads for former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s drone company, Perennial Autonomy, under a partnership tied to counter-drone systems. Housing policy: Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt is pushing an interim study on land banks as a way to redevelop more than 200,000 vacant housing units across Oklahoma. Ballot and courts: The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down State Question 843, which would have progressively exempted owner-occupied homes from property taxes. Energy and costs: Oklahoma lawmakers also heard about rural drinking water needs, while federal action on tax-free dyed diesel is stirring debate over fuel prices and trucking impacts. Food safety: Flowers Foods recalled Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread in multiple states, including Oklahoma, due to undeclared milk.

Oklahoma Aerospace & Defense: Oklahoma leaders will unveil updated data on the industry’s economic impact, the first full study in nearly a decade, highlighting growth across the state’s airports, military installations and aerospace firms. Senior Living Deal: Wichita-based Legend Senior Living acquired Ashton Commons Senior Living in Wexford, Pa., expanding its footprint in the Pittsburgh area with independent living, personal care and memory care. Data Center Policy & Power: PowerCompute says it increased contracted power at its Mississippi data center from 8.5 MW to 11 MW under TVA’s new data center tariff, moving to a different rate schedule without interrupting service. Healthcare Admin Costs: Aetna is bundling multiple Medicaid cancer prior-authorization requests into a single approval in Oklahoma and several other states, aiming to cut delays for patients. Food Safety Recalls: Flowers Foods recalled Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas due to undeclared milk; a separate frozen-berry recall tied to E. coli risk expanded to additional Walmart and Trader Joe’s items. Local Business/Consumer: Love Mobile launched “Love Unlimited,” a $35/month prepaid plan aimed at families without home internet, including unlimited 5G data and 50 GB hotspot. Transportation/Travel: Southwest Airlines plans a new seasonal Sunday nonstop from San Diego to Oklahoma City starting June 6, 2027, boosting summer trips to the market.

Healthcare & Politics: Trump administration says it’s sending nearly 1 million ACA “Affordable Care Act refund” checks worth $500, with recipients receiving a letter touting healthcare changes and criticizing the Biden era—just weeks before the Nov. 3 midterms. Energy Costs: Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering diesel prices by easing limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel use, a move pitched as relief for farmers and businesses. Food Safety: Flowers Foods recalled Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas after some packages may fail to list milk, raising risk for people with milk allergies. Oklahoma Courts & Policy: Oklahoma Supreme Court blocked State Question 843, which would have eliminated homestead property taxes for three years, saying it conflicts with the state constitution. State Budget Pressure: Oklahoma lawmakers discussed options to close a roughly $300 million state parks maintenance gap, including potential fee increases and partnerships with outside operators. Education & Growth: John Rex Charter School in downtown OKC is expanding to add a high school starting next year, with a $5 million building purchase and a focus on engineering, entrepreneurship and biomedical sciences. Business & Industry: Hitachi Vantara in Norman earned World Economic Forum “Lighthouse” recognition, highlighting workforce development and faster shipping performance. Tech & Regulation: Oklahoma gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Cyndi Munson sharply differ on data center policy—Mazzei backs more development with regulation, while Munson would impose a first-day moratorium. Local Economy: Cherokee County commissioners approved multiple resolutions, including grant applications and a move to convert Stick Ross Mountain Water Co. into a rural water district.

Fourth Amendment & Policing: A federal judge ruled Tulsa County’s warrantless use of Flock automated license plate readers violated the Fourth Amendment, throwing out evidence in a meth case—another reminder that surveillance tech is colliding with constitutional limits. Energy & Manufacturing: Stardust Power opened a Houston office to support execution for its battery-grade lithium refinery in Muskogee, signaling momentum for the Oklahoma project. Oil & Water Protection: A ProPublica/Frontier investigation says an Oklahoma disposal well near Enid was approved without a required hearing, and the operator later plugged it—raising fresh questions about groundwater safeguards. Tribal Governance & Data Centers: Cheyenne and Arapaho citizens voted for a three-year moratorium on data center construction on tribal lands, citing water, environmental and transparency concerns. Health & Consumer Safety: Oklahoma officials warned retailers about kratom products exceeding state potency limits after a near-fatal overdose story; separately, PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade in 37 states over undeclared yellow dyes. Home Insurance Costs: A Public Citizen filing highlights how hail and climate-driven losses are pushing property and casualty premiums higher, with Texas as a key battleground.

Privacy & Policing: A federal judge in Oklahoma ruled a Tulsa County deputy violated the Fourth Amendment by pulling a month of vehicle location history from Flock and another license-plate reader system without a warrant, raising broader concerns about dragnet-style surveillance. Local Tech & Business: The decision lands as Oklahoma businesses and public agencies weigh how to use connected security tools—while regulators and courts push for tighter limits. Energy & Costs: With El Niño and record U.S. gas supply expected to lower winter natural gas prices, analysts say consumers could see relief on heating and electricity costs. Food & Consumer Watch: Trader Joe’s and Walmart expanded a frozen-berry recall tied to possible E. coli contamination, prompting shoppers in multiple states (including Oklahoma) to check lot codes. Community & Economy: Oklahoma City’s Asian District returned with its Night Market Festival, drawing crowds and spotlighting local culture and economic activity. Politics & Campaigns: President Trump again attacked Fox News over rally coverage as he pushes GOP turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, including stops tied to Oklahoma politics and the broader data-center fight.

Midterm Tax Fallout: With Nov. 3 elections looming, a new look at statewide ballot measures shows Americans could see major tax changes driven by states—not just Washington—ranging from “tax the wealthy” proposals to property-tax cuts and constitutional limits on low-income tax rates. Oklahoma Data-Center Debate: Oklahoma lawmakers and utilities are weighing the grid, water, permitting and local economic impacts of data centers, as federal tax incentives for rural projects spark mixed reactions and keep moratorium talk alive. Legal/Privacy Ruling: A federal judge in Oklahoma ruled a deputy’s use of Flock license-plate reader searches violated the Fourth Amendment, ordering prosecutors to exclude records gathered after the warrantless query. Energy & Housing Costs: Oklahoma’s gas-price and storm-related rate issues remain in focus, while broader cost-of-living pressure is shaping voter sentiment heading into the final stretch. Local Business Pulse: Oklahoma City’s retail and housing market signals are mixed, with ongoing attention on home sales, inventory shifts, and consumer spending.

Midterm Strategy & Oklahoma Stops: With less than a month to Nov. 3, President Donald Trump is pushing a 32-day campaign blitz, including rallies in Oklahoma and other red states, as polls and betting markets increasingly point to Democrats making gains in the House and Senate. Economy Messaging Clash: At an Oklahoma rally, Trump supporters told Fox they’re “upset” about prices and gas costs, while a new poll shows very low approval for how Trump is handling the economy—setting up a tough affordability narrative for Republicans. Surveillance Ruling (Oklahoma): A federal judge in Tulsa threw out evidence in a meth case after ruling a deputy’s warrantless search of a Flock license-plate database violated the Fourth Amendment, calling it “indiscriminate mass surveillance.” Data Center Policy Watch (Oklahoma): Oklahoma lawmakers are taking a closer look at data centers after an interim study aimed at separating “myths” from current realities, including power and water concerns. AWS Transparency Move: Amazon Web Services says it will stop using NDAs with government agencies and will publish more annual reporting on energy and water use—an effort to address scrutiny over data center impacts.

Oklahoma Energy & Agriculture: Diesel prices remain a major pressure point for farmers and ranchers as supply disruptions and tight fuel markets push costs higher, with multiple states weighing ways to let farm/red-dye diesel be used temporarily on public roads. Oklahoma Politics & Cost of Living: In Durant, President Donald Trump urged GOP voters to “pretend I’m on the ballot,” tying turnout to his America First agenda as gas prices and broader economic worries weigh on approval. Oklahoma Marijuana Cleanup: Oklahoma’s marijuana enforcement crackdown has left behind thousands of abandoned grow sites, raising concerns about derelict land, theft of equipment and potential chemical risks to soil and groundwater. Oklahoma Business/Regulatory: Oklahoma Gas and Electric is seeking a large rate increase from the Corporation Commission, a move that would raise monthly customer costs. Rural Oklahoma Data Centers: The Oklahoma Rural Association is backing Lambda’s planned Mayes County data center, citing construction jobs and projected local tax revenue. Health Care Policy: Trump announced one-time nearly $90 checks for more than 20 million seniors to offset Medicare Part B premiums.

Oklahoma Energy & Courts: Oklahoma utility rate fights are heading to the U.S. Supreme Court as Gann, West and West’s challenge to utility bill increases and related Oklahoma Supreme Court appeals continues. OG&E Rate Pressure: Oklahoma Gas and Electric filed for a base rate hike with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, seeking an average residential increase of $23.88 a month (17.5%). Deer Hunting Rules: Oklahoma’s deer season is underway with new out-of-state licensing requirements tied to chronic wasting disease monitoring. Local Business & Community: Restore OKC marks 10 years in northeast Oklahoma City with a free community festival. OKC Education: A new John Rex Polytechnic High School charter is set to open in fall 2027 near the Oklahoma City National Memorial, with engineering and entrepreneurship among its focus areas. Cybersecurity: Oklahoma is among states rolling out Cybersecurity Awareness Month toolkits and checklists for residents and businesses. National Policy Watch: The FTC settled with Southern Glazer’s over claims it discriminated against smaller alcohol sellers, and Iowa moved toward court approval of a major Sandoz generic-drug price manipulation settlement.