Insurance Politics: Oklahoma’s GOP race for Insurance Commissioner is down to Bob Sullivan vs. Marty Quinn after voters picked the top two last month; both stress more carrier competition and tougher accountability on hail/wind claim denials, as AG Gentner Drummond pursues lawsuits against State Farm and Allstate. Ag Policy & Repair Rights: The FTC and states reached a right-to-repair settlement with John Deere, requiring tools and oversight for 10 years—an issue Oklahoma agriculture groups have pushed as a bill stalled last session. FEMA Funding: FEMA approved $76.3M+ in disaster support across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, including generator purchases and debris removal. Agroforestry Incentives: USDA’s new agroforestry program offers Oklahoma farmers technical help plus incentive payments to plant trees and shrubs; applications run until Aug. 11. Energy & Grid Readiness: SPP extended a conservative operations advisory as Oklahoma heat boosts demand, while utilities and backup-power vendors urge preparation for outages. Construction & Infrastructure: OTA says the Chandler interchange work will start fall 2026, and ODOT plans US-69/75 bridge replacements in Durant this fall. Aerospace Jobs: Park Aerospace is investing $65M in a Tulsa composite materials facility, targeting at least 100 jobs. Food Safety: A cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce recall remains in focus, with guidance on which products are affected. Workforce & Legal Risk: A new look at hiring compliance warns costs often hit years later via lawsuits and enforcement. Tribal Gaming & Human Trafficking: Oklahoma tribal casinos are expanding human-trafficking prevention training and partnerships, while Indian gaming reports record FY25 revenue amid prediction-market pressure.