Oklahoma Energy & Materials: Stardust Power says it has a non-binding off-take letter of intent to supply battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Muskogee, OK refinery to Charge CCCV, with potential demand scaling from 3,000 metric tons in 2028 to 20,000 by 2030. Nuclear Policy: Oklahoma is among five states competing for DOE “Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses,” pitching a plan aimed at permanent spent-fuel disposal before commercial deployment, while other finalists weigh different approaches. Manufacturing Incentives & Schools: Oklahoma State Question 844 would let lawmakers recalibrate manufacturing tax incentive reimbursements to local governments, raising alarms from school leaders about millions in potential funding shifts. Food & Retail Shock: Salad and Go is closing all remaining locations after filing Chapter 11, citing weak consumer demand, rising costs, and industry confidence hits tied to the broader Cyclospora outbreak. Workforce & Training: OSU’s Workforce and Economic Development department is shutting down due to funding shortfalls, leaving tribal partners and local businesses scrambling for training support. Community Food Security: KOCO 5 and the Regional Food Bank launch a “Day of Giving” to help feed Oklahoma children before the school year, with donations matched up to $285,000.