Data Centers & Utilities: Gov. Kevin Stitt signed two bills aimed at protecting Oklahoma ratepayers and water supplies as data centers expand, including stronger Corporation Commission oversight for large energy loads and tighter water-use accountability. Education & Workforce: UCO is rolling out new AI degree programs this fall, while a Greater Oklahoma City Chamber event highlighted the need for soft skills and clearer career pathways tied to employer demand. Local Schools & Training: Oklahoma City Public Schools opened a bilingual elementary school and a new college-and-career center with healthcare, aviation, and teaching tracks. Public Safety Leadership: Oklahoma City named Derrick Kiel as fire chief, set to be the department’s first Black chief. Food Safety: A multistate Salmonella egg recall tied to Texas farms includes Oklahoma retailers, with affected cartons carrying specific plant and Julian codes; separately, jalapeños linked to a Mexico grower have sickened hundreds across 27 states. Transportation & Freight Tech: ODOT will replace a decades-old I-35 weigh station near Davis with high-speed automated screening, starting Aug. 17. Energy & Industry Watch: Oklahoma’s gas prices ticked up in the week ending Aug. 1, with county-level lows reported by GasBuddy. Retail Industry Shift: Dutch Bros agreed to buy up to 65 former Salad and Go locations in Oklahoma and other states, planning conversions to Dutch Bros drive-thrus.