AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAluminum Smelter Fight: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond asked a federal court to halt construction of a proposed Inola aluminum smelter, escalating concerns from local ranchers about pollution and impacts to cattle. Food Safety & Supply Chains: Taylor Farms expanded jalapeño-related salmonella recalls tied to a multistate outbreak, with FDA tracing pointing to a Sinaloa, Mexico grower; the company also said it’s shifting sourcing. Public Health Watch: Oklahoma cyclosporiasis cases climbed past 500 (496 confirmed, 10 probable), with dozens hospitalized, as CDC links the broader outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce. Tribal Health Investment: The Cherokee Nation reported rapid early uptake for its new Tahlequah Wellness Center, adding more than 1,000 members since opening day, alongside progress at its new medical facility. Workforce & Industry Policy: Oklahoma’s labor commissioner race heads to a GOP runoff, with candidates emphasizing workforce development and hiring/retention challenges. Defense Tech: Tinker Air Force Base hosted a packed AI workshop focused on practical mission execution using GenAI.mil. Business Growth: Tulsa-based Thrive PEO earned back-to-back Inc. 5000 recognition, citing 182% three-year revenue growth.
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