Oklahoma Runoff Election: In-person absentee voting for the Aug. 25 runoff starts Thursday, with polls open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thu/Fri and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat; the big race is the GOP governor nomination between Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei, plus runoffs for State Superintendent and insurance and labor commissioners, while voters also weigh State Questions 844 and 846 and local school bond and tax measures. Public Finance Watch: A new Oklahoma State Auditor report says Tulsa Public Schools bond funds were mismanaged, alleging fraud and improper payments totaling $3.73 million tied to the district’s former bond and energy management executive. Energy & Infrastructure: OTA approved a low bid of $8.03 million for utility relocations tied to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s Newcastle project, while ONEOK is moving into AI data centers with a natural gas supply deal for a 1-gigawatt plant. Workforce & Training: Mid-America Technology Center is building a new Diesel Technology/Fleet Maintenance facility, with a target completion in early 2027. Health & Food Safety: CDC reports cyclosporiasis cases topping 15,000 nationwide, with lettuce linked to Taylor Farms tied to the largest outbreak. Business Moves: Planet hired mortgage veteran Ted Newton as an Oklahoma area sales manager, and Albireo Energy completed its acquisition of Powers’ regional building controls divisions covering Oklahoma and parts of the Gulf South.