AGP Executive Report

College World Series (Oklahoma vs. Alabama): The Sooners open the CWS in Omaha against Alabama, with both teams coming in hot after strong postseason runs and tight regular-season meetings. State Politics & Voting: Oklahoma’s June 16 primary is Tuesday, with early voting already underway; officials say voters should check party rules and their sample ballots, including State Question 832. Education Policy: Oklahoma’s permanent “Bell to Bell, No Cell” law is now in place after a prior year-long cellphone ban improved student outcomes, with many parents and education leaders backing it. Minimum Wage Fight (SQ 832): Supporters say the measure boosts pay, but critics argue the costs land on customers and businesses. Local Governance: Inola trustees tabled a moratorium on projects in its Industrial District after the AG’s push tied to a proposed aluminum smelter. Public Safety: A Silver Alert was issued for a missing 69-year-old man in Payne County. Immigration & Military Families: A retired Army veteran is appealing for his wife’s release after ICE detained her in Texas. Sports Off-Court: NBA star James Harden was arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor weapons charge.

NBA Finals: Victor Wembanyama says the Spurs are “over it” after their historic 29-point lead collapse in Game 4, insisting San Antonio still believes it can win Game 5 vs. the Knicks and force a series turnaround. Markets & Oklahoma ties: U.S. stocks closed higher on Iran peace-deal hopes and SpaceX’s blockbuster Nasdaq debut, with Tulsa investor Jake Dollarhide saying the progress could ease oil and inflation worries. Education & civil rights: A U.S. Department of Education report says senior Biden-era officials worked around a Title IX court order on gender identity guidance, with whistleblower Timothy Mattson’s allegations described as substantiated. Local business trend: A new wave of Gen Z entrepreneurs is turning to franchising for a middle path between corporate jobs and risky startups. Oklahoma sports: Oklahoma Panhandle State infielder Alejandro Hernandez earned CSC Academic All-District honors for a second straight year with a 4.0 GPA. Community events: Jazz in June returns to Norman’s Andrews Park with free concerts Thursday through Saturday.

College Sports in Omaha: Oklahoma opens the Men’s College World Series Saturday vs. Alabama at Charles Schwab Field, with the Sooners aiming to keep their momentum going as the SEC looks poised to dominate the bracket. Weather Watch: Oklahoma forecasters used new phased-array radar tech to detect a tornado faster, and more storm risk is on the way this weekend. State Politics / College Integrity: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond urged the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech over quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling case, pushing back on Texas AG Ken Paxton’s antitrust argument. Local Government: Broken Arrow will consider a six-month moratorium on new data centers after a planned purchase for a center fell through. Community & Culture: The Oklahoma National Guard Museum in OKC opens to the public, and the Gilcrease Museum’s Helmerich Center is debuting an Indigenous Independence exhibit for America’s 250th birthday. Caregiving Support: A virtual forum series in Oklahoma will spotlight resources for family caregivers ahead of the state’s expanded caregiver tax credit.

College World Series: Oklahoma baseball is back in Omaha for the 12th time, opening Saturday vs. Alabama (3 p.m. on ESPN), with the Sooners aiming to get on base and manufacture runs at Charles Schwab Field. Local Sports Spotlight: Brothers Kolby and Kyle Branch are both in the CWS bracket, turning a family trip into a shared Oklahoma moment. State Government & Health: Oklahoma is launching an extended foster care program for young adults through age 21, and early voting begins ahead of the June 16 primary with reminders on key rules. Agriculture Biosecurity: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Texas as the department ramps up the fight against the New World screwworm, warning ranchers to watch herds and treat infestations quickly. Energy & Prices: Gas prices are easing nationally, while Canada oil outages and weather are tightening supplies tied to Cushing, a major Oklahoma storage hub. Oklahoma Politics: Oklahoma governor candidates are funneling $22M in personal money to campaigns as the primary nears.

Oklahoma Politics & Local Budgeting: Norman City Council approved its 2026-27 budget with an 8-1 vote, but leaders pointed to stagnant sales tax revenue and the city’s heavy reliance on sales tax for core services. Public Safety & Courts: An Oklahoma man wanted in Louisiana for alleged online exploitation of a child was identified, with investigators saying he allegedly used social media to contact minors while misrepresenting his age. Law Enforcement & Animals: The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics said six horses seized during a major cocaine trafficking case have been awarded to a Harrah rescue after courts ruled them abandoned. Agriculture & Disease Threat: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Texas as sterile flies are released to fight a screwworm outbreak, while political blame is traded over why the parasite returned. Sports (Oklahoma ties): The Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the injured list and recalled Chuckie Robinson from Oklahoma City; in college hoops, Big 12 scheduling matrices set 2026-27 matchups for Oklahoma State and others. Weather & Food Prices: USDA cut its U.S. winter wheat outlook after Plains drought impacts, even as harvest continues in key states including Oklahoma.

NBA Finals: The Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in Finals history, erasing a 29-point deficit to beat the Spurs 107-106 and take a 3-1 series lead, with OG Anunoby’s late tip-in sealing it and San Antonio now facing elimination in Game 5. Oil & Middle East: Oil prices jumped after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, as Iran warned of disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and the fragile ceasefire faced new strain. Oklahoma sports & recruiting: Oklahoma State men’s basketball coach Steve Lutz says the Cowboys have filled 14 of 15 scholarships, with one spot held open in case Parsa Fallah returns, while Oklahoma softball continues to get major momentum heading into the season. Local weather: North Texas is in for hot conditions followed by showers and storms, with rain chances highest near the Oklahoma border late Thursday night into Friday.

Oklahoma Campus Free Speech: A new state law (SB 1725) requires first-year college students and university staff to get training on freedom of speech and bars viewpoint discrimination in how schools deal with student groups, including religious ones. Homelessness & Local Rules: Norman City Council dropped a plan that would have let people experiencing homelessness camp in residential front yards after backlash and criticism from state leaders. Fireworks Update: Oklahoma’s “Rockets Red Glare Act” expands consumer fireworks sales to year-round for licensed retailers and clarifies bottle rockets are legal statewide unless a city or town bans them. Primary Politics: Republican gubernatorial candidates have poured millions of their own money into the race, with one Trump-endorsed contender topping $22 million in self-funding. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports show Oklahoma drivers still face high prices, with scattered low-price pockets across counties. Sports (Oklahoma): Oklahoma’s baseball team is set for the College World Series opener vs. Alabama in Omaha, while Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned a spot on TIME’s 100 most influential sports people list.

Budget Crunch in Rural Schools: Caney Valley Public Schools is scrambling after a nearly half-million-dollar shortfall tied to enrollment changes and missed budget adjustments, leaving staff pay obligations to sort out late in the year. School Safety & Traffic: Tri-County School Corporation is rolling out digital building maps tied to emergency planning, plus color-coded lanyards and Raptor badge use, while also redesigning routes for safer morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups. Norman Homelessness Debate: Norman City Council backed away from a proposal that would have let residents permit up to two people to camp on private lawns, amid criticism from state leaders and residents. Invasive Species Watch: Arborists warn the emerald ash borer is spreading across Oklahoma and can kill ash trees, with homeowners urged to look for telltale signs. Oklahoma Primary Turnout: A new report warns low turnout in the June 16 primary could be worsened by negative campaign ads and voter frustration. Sports—Oklahoma Baseball: Oklahoma’s season ended Kansas-style in the Lawrence Super Regional, beating the Jayhawks 13-2 to close out KU’s historic run.

College Sports: Oklahoma’s baseball season ended Kansas’s historic run with a 13-2 win in the Lawrence Super Regional, after a big second inning that put the Sooners up 7-1 and a third-inning homer from Dayton Tockey. Local Higher Ed: An Oklahoma free speech committee reviewed two Charlie Kirk-related complaints tied to OSU and OU; it issued remediation recommendations for OSU but none for OU. State Law & Families: Oklahoma’s child marriage ban is now reflected in a new national map showing where it remains legal after the state raised the marriage age to 18 with no exceptions. Public Safety & Community: Woodward County officials announced a National EMS memorial stop honoring paramedic Jeff Jones, plus other upcoming emergency-management events. Sports & Culture: deadCenter Film Festival photos highlight OKCThunder Films’ “Baseline” and other local productions, including a Tulsa firefighter history documentary. Weather Watch: forecasters warn severe storms could affect more than 90 million people across the Plains and Midwest this week.

Oklahoma Politics & Policy: Oklahoma’s child well-being ranking stays near the bottom, with advocates saying the state needs stronger systems—not just good local efforts—to improve education, health, and economic outcomes. State Government & Elections: Early voting is underway ahead of Oklahoma’s June 16 primary, with voters deciding key races including the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial fields. Tribal Leadership: Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby announced he’ll retire after 39 years, setting up a leadership transition inside the tribe. Local Governance: In Inola, city leaders approved a new committee (ICARE) as residents press for a six-month moratorium on a proposed aluminum smelter. Child Welfare: Oklahoma lawmakers passed a measure letting eligible foster youth keep receiving support and Medicaid until age 21. Energy & Environment: Utility-scale solar continues to surge nationally, and Oklahoma is among the states adding capacity as the clean-power mix shifts. Sports (Oklahoma): Oklahoma baseball advanced in the NCAA super regional over Kansas, earning a College World Series berth.

College Baseball: Oklahoma punched its ticket to the Men’s College World Series by sweeping Kansas in the Lawrence Super Regional, winning 13-2 after weather delays; OU now faces Alabama in Omaha on Saturday. CWS Schedule: The NCAA set opening-round matchups and TV times, with Oklahoma vs. Alabama slated for 2 p.m. CT on ESPN. Child Wellbeing: A new Kids Count report shows Oklahoma made slight progress but still ranks near the bottom for child wellbeing, tied at 44th overall. Public Safety/Weather: Miami, Okla., is bracing for Neosho River flooding, with officials warning residents to avoid flooded areas as the river nears 22 feet. Tribal News: Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby announced he’ll retire June 26, with Lt. Gov. Chris Anoatubby set to take over. Education Accountability: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond announced charges tied to a Tulsa Public Schools embezzlement and kickback scheme. Sports Spotlight: Tahlequah’s Zoie Griffin was named Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year. Agriculture/Health: Texas activated an escalated response to the New World screwworm after it was detected again.

NBA Finals Spotlight: Victor Wembanyama says the pressure doesn’t bother him as the Spurs head into Game 3 down 2-0 to the Knicks, leaning on a “shoot it again” mindset after a late miss in Game 2. Oklahoma Sports: Oklahoma State adds Gavin Roberts, a UConn strength-and-conditioning leader from the Huskies’ back-to-back title runs, to Steve Lutz’s staff. Health & Weather: Researchers warn that dangerously humid heat days are rising across the Midwest and South, with Oklahoma-area cities like Tulsa seeing more extreme humid days than decades ago—especially risky for farmworkers. Local Event: Harn Homestead in Oklahoma City hosts “Oklahoma on the Move: From Hooves to the Highway” June 13, featuring classic cars, horse-drawn vehicles, and Route 66 history. Nursing Home Watch (OKC/Tulsa/Garfield): CMS data shows Epworth Villa Health Services (OKC) and Ignite Medical Resort Tulsa earning higher overall ratings, while Village Health Care Center (Broken Arrow) reports a lower overall score and fines/penalties in Q1 2026. College Baseball: Kansas vs. Oklahoma Super Regional Game 2 resumes Monday at 12:02 p.m. after weather suspended Sunday’s matchup with OU leading 8-1.

Flood Response: Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an emergency disaster declaration for Creek, Okfuskee and Tulsa counties after severe eastern Oklahoma flooding, urging residents to report damage at damage.ok.gov as assessments continue. Sports & Community: Oklahoma’s Sahara Williams helped Team USA win gold at the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, while the Oklahoma City Spark set its season opener for Tuesday. Local Spotlight: The Sam Noble Museum is featuring a record-breaking Pentaceratops skull tied to a new traveling exhibit. Oklahoma Loss: Stacey King, a Lawton native and former OU star who won three Bulls titles and later became a longtime broadcaster, died at 59. Legal/Health: A Los Angeles jury found Johnson & Johnson not negligent in talc baby powder ovarian cancer claims. Energy Watch: GasBuddy reports show Kay County’s lowest premium gas at $4.34 for the week ending May 30.

State Policy: Oklahoma expanded the Caring for Caregivers Tax Credit, boosting support for unpaid family caregivers with higher eligibility and added mileage for medical appointments. Military Families & Schools: A new Oklahoma law treats active-duty military students as in-district residents during relocations, letting families start enrollment paperwork earlier. Public Safety: Oklahoma signed tougher rules on nitrous oxide misuse, plus a measure requiring overdose notification and fentanyl reporting by first responders to law enforcement. Crime & Courts: Oklahoma also enacted higher penalties for organized retail crime and identity theft, and lawmakers backed DUI accountability changes tied to electronic monitoring. Law & Order: A bill updating Oklahoma’s explosive-device statutes clarifies definitions and adds conspiracy provisions while protecting lawful explosive uses. Health Care Oversight: CMS data shows Tulsa-area nursing home performance varies—Green Country Care Center earned a 3-star rating, while Senior Suites Healthcare scored 2. Sports: The Sooners lost a 2027 wide receiver commit as Tra’von Hall flipped to Ole Miss.

Extended Foster Care: Oklahoma Human Services is rolling out a new extended foster care program after Gov. Stitt signed SB 1806, letting eligible young adults stay supported through age 21 starting July 1. Local Elections: With the June 16 ballot coming up, Oklahoma voters will weigh State Question 832 (minimum wage to $15 by 2029) plus GOP primaries for governor, U.S. Senate, corporation commissioner, and state superintendent; locally, District 20 DA race pits Melissa Handke against James Gilmartin. Public Safety & Courts: Tulsa Public Schools bond fraud charges were filed against a former bond director and outside contractors, accused of an “elaborate” scheme involving unperformed roofing work. Health & Care: Oklahoma long-term care providers earned national quality recognition, including a Sulphur skilled nursing facility. Energy Prices: Gas prices in Oklahoma continue to ease in recent reporting, with statewide regular averaging about $3.90 for the week ending May 30.

NBA Finals, Oklahoma ties: The Knicks took a 2-0 lead over the Spurs after a 105-104 Game 2 win, with Karl-Anthony Towns again outplaying Victor Wembanyama in the personal matchup that’s now driving the series. Local housing: Tulsa’s Point-in-Time Count found 1,443 people experiencing homelessness on a single night, with advocates pointing to rising rents and a high share of residents reporting disabling conditions—fueling push for permanent, community-based options like City Lights Village. Energy policy: President Trump announced $700M for coal power projects using the Defense Production Act, including funding tied to plants in Oklahoma and other states. State politics: Charles McCall says his House leadership experience makes him the best fit for governor. Health care oversight: CMS data highlights mixed nursing home performance across Oklahoma facilities, including low ratings and fines at some homes. Sports beyond the NBA: TCU suspended its Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter after a conduct appeal process.