AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved a $75M+ Toby Keith Expressway contract, with work near Newcastle covering grading, drainage, bridges, retaining walls and surfacing. Water Safety: Oklahoma DEQ issued a boil order for parts of southeast Oklahoma City/Moore area after E. coli was found, with officials continuing tests and line flushing. AI & Workforce: University of Central Oklahoma rolled out new AI-focused bachelor’s degrees and an MBA concentration aimed at aerospace, defense, energy and financial services employers. Rare Earth Supply Chain: USA Rare Earth in Stillwater says it’s ramping magnet production as DoD procurement rules tighten away from China-linked sources. Local Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports show Oklahoma regular prices easing around early July, with multiple county-by-county lowest-price listings (including Sequoyah County at $3.13). Housing Finance: A community bank win is tied to a housing package provision that could let smaller banks attract more local business and municipal deposits with less regulatory risk. Data Center Backlash: Across the U.S., community resistance is delaying $130B in planned data center projects, citing secrecy and strain on utilities.
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