AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoThunder: Oklahoma City picked up contract options for Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber but declined Nikola Topic’s $7.4 million option. Topic has been limited by injuries and a cancer diagnosis; the move reportedly saves the team about $60 million. Public Safety: Two people died and one was injured in a Halloween-night shooting and crash in Oklahoma City. Police are also investigating a deadly shooting and hit-and-run near SE 59th and Foster. Elections and County Government: Oklahoma voters head to the polls as races for governor, Congress and statewide offices draw attention. Oklahoma County voters will also decide whether to fund a new jail with a sales tax. Separately, the county budget board approved its FY27 needs estimate 6-1 after correcting a tax figure, amid questions about errors and meeting procedures. Data Centers: Oklahoma City approved its first hyperscale data center, while residents raised concerns about the project and the city’s rezoning process. State lawmakers are weighing the growth’s effects on power and water. College Football: Oklahoma fell 42-25 to South Carolina, intensifying questions about the Sooners’ offense and coaching staff. Oklahoma State lost 51-49 at Iowa State on a field goal as time expired. New Laws: Measures taking effect Nov. 1 include a ban on child marriage and new protections for domestic violence survivors.
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