AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOklahoma Education Politics: Tulsa debate spotlights the Aug. 25 runoff for state superintendent, with Robert Franklin and James Taylor pitching different ways to rebuild trust after Ryan Walters. Nuclear Development: A new Nuclear Innovation Association guide says states can speed nuclear power by focusing on workforce, permitting, and reducing financial risk as electricity demand rises. Food Safety: FDA escalated a massive egg recall tied to Salmonella to its highest risk level, affecting about 1.6 million cartons sold in Oklahoma and other states; separately, Walmart’s Marketside tomato bisque soup kit recall continues over possible Listeria. Energy Efficiency: Fort Sill’s $63M military housing modernization is using geothermal tech from ClimateMaster to cut energy use by about 57% and drive millions in annual savings. Workforce & Training: OSU-OKC and OSUIT are expanding credential-to-degree pathways for CareerTech students, aiming to turn industry training into college credit. Healthcare Operations: SSM Health St. Anthony is building a full-scale cardboard mockup of its redesigned cardiology floor and running a heart-attack simulation to refine emergency flow. Transportation: The Heartland Flyer’s service funding has been extended through 2027, keeping the Fort Worth–Oklahoma City route on track. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reports show localized diesel and gas price dips across multiple Oklahoma counties in the week ending Aug. 8.
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