AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoManufacturing Layoffs: U.S. Gypsum is idling its Southard plant, putting hundreds of Northwest Oklahoma jobs at risk and prompting state and community leaders to rally around affected workers. Energy & Utilities: PSO customers are paying higher interim electric rates while awaiting a smaller permanent increase decision from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Workforce Training: Redlands Community College is expanding partnerships with Oklahoma Career Technology Centers, letting students earn technical credentials and an associate degree on the same pathway. Agriculture & Food Safety: Oklahoma farm shares produce safety tips amid growing cyclosporiasis concerns, while USDA reports wheat harvest progress and a smaller U.S. crop forecast. Regulation & Compliance: The FDA conducted food and cosmetics inspections in Oklahoma in June, with the state seeing its lowest inspection count for that category. Local Economy & Development: OKC is hosting canoe slalom world championships at Riversport, bringing international athletes and visitors to the metro. Public Assistance: Oklahoma Human Services is opening summer cooling assistance applications through LIHEAP to help households manage electric bills. Business & Defense Contracting: ASRC Federal won a $1.5B Air Force industrial product-support contract covering Tinker, Hill, and Robins Air Force bases.
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