AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOklahoma Runoff Election: In-person absentee voting for the Aug. 25 runoff starts Thursday, with polls open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thu-Fri and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat; the big GOP governor fight is between Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei, plus runoffs for state superintendent and insurance/labor commissioners, and voters will also weigh State Questions 844 and 846. Local Ballot Questions: Dozens of cities and counties will decide school bonds and renewals of city/county taxes, including school bond proposals in places like Noble and Bartlesville. Extreme Heat & Health: Oklahoma City schools are dealing with sporadic AC problems during triple-digit heat, while the CDC reports 15,716 lab-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases nationwide since May 1, with Oklahoma tied to the broader outbreak. Public Safety: An investigation is underway after a domestic dispute led to a woman being shot in the neck at an OKC apartment complex near NW 104th and Council Road. Infrastructure & Growth: Newcastle is moving ahead with utility relocations tied to the H.E. Bailey Turnpike and is also upgrading its library with new maker and community spaces. Sports & Oklahoma Connections: Oklahoma State’s Eric Morris made headlines with an armadillo story, and local ties continue in pro and college sports coverage.
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