AGP Executive Report

Immigration & Courts: The U.S. DOJ sued Massachusetts and Rhode Island over in-state tuition and aid for undocumented students, arguing the policies violate federal law and treat citizens as “second-class.” ICE Leadership: Trump nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, signaling a push for faster, tougher deportations. Oklahoma Infrastructure Lawsuit: An anti-turnpike group sued the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and federal agencies to halt parts of the East-West Connector, alleging environmental review and permit steps weren’t properly followed. State Policy Watch: Oklahoma’s SNAP error rate ticked up to 11.04%, raising potential repayment costs even as DHS says newer data should improve. Energy & Business: LM Funding plans to repurpose Oklahoma bitcoin power capacity for AI/HPC, after ordering GPU hardware for its Calumet site. Ag Update: OSU released 2026 wheat variety trial results online, highlighting performance under drought and warm winter conditions. Local Weather/Recovery: Washington County crews are assessing flood damage after heavy rain, with some roads expected to reopen after several days. Sports & Culture: OSU wheat trials and a Tycoon-style NBA offseason buzz dominated headlines, while Tulsa mourned Scud Mountain Boys guitarist Bruce Tull, who died at 71.

Youth Services: Oklahoma’s child welfare director Michael Williams launched the state’s first youth advisory board, giving current and former foster youth a formal say in policy—highlighting changes like letting teens meet potential foster placements before moving. State Economy Watch: WalletHub ranked Oklahoma 43rd in its 2026 state economy report, behind neighbors like Colorado (9th) and Kansas (23rd), citing weaker innovation potential. Immigration Enforcement: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised President Trump’s nomination of former Oklahoma trooper Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, urging quick Senate confirmation. Local Industry & Environment: Inola leaders will revisit concerns over a proposed aluminum smelter, including EPA/DEQ permitting steps and a possible moratorium tied to air, water, and public health impacts. Energy Bills & Heat: A new report warns Oklahoma and the broader West South Central region could see the highest summer cooling costs, with average U.S. bills projected near $792. Housing & Costs: Tulsa-area foundation repair demand is rising as Oklahoma’s drought-to-rain clay cycles worsen foundation damage.

ICE Leadership Shake-Up: President Trump nominated former Oklahoma trooper and U.S. Marine Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement, urging the Senate to confirm him quickly and framing the role as part of a tougher deportation push. Immigration Court Fight in Kansas: The DOJ sued Kansas over its in-state tuition policy for undocumented students, with Gov. Laura Kelly saying the state will fight back. Oklahoma Education & Culture: UCO launched the Dr. S. Narasinga Rao Endowed India Scholar Program, bringing visiting scholars and artists to expand research and cultural ties. Cherokee Language Control: The Cherokee Nation approved legislation to bring full tribal oversight of the Cherokee Immersion School, shifting it from a public charter to an independent tribal institution. Public Health & Food Safety: Oklahoma expanded raw milk sales dramatically even as illness clusters were active in multiple states, raising renewed concerns about unpasteurized dairy risks. Water & Climate Risks: A study warns climate change will likely make hail bigger and more damaging, while another report highlights growing water scarcity pressures tied to groundwater depletion. Local Giving: Arvest Bank’s Million Meals campaign raised a record $633,513 to support food banks across its region, including Oklahoma.

ICE Leadership Shakeup: President Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement, urging quick Senate action and framing him as an “operational” leader tied to local-federal enforcement partnerships. SNAP Food Rules in Oklahoma: Oklahoma is among states already using waivers to restrict SNAP purchases of certain “unhealthy” items like soda and candy, with Arkansas set to start similar limits July 1. Data Privacy Concern: A breach at AssuranceAmerica may have exposed sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, for at least 1.1 million people across multiple states, including Oklahoma. Education & Tribal Language: The Cherokee Nation approved a shift for Cherokee Immersion School oversight, moving it from a public charter model to a fully independent tribal institution. Oklahoma Sports Business: The Thunder’s offseason continues with roster and contract moves, including Isaiah Hartenstein’s extension, while NBA contract talk also swirls around Nikola Jokić.

Immigration Enforcement: President Trump says he’ll nominate former Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer and U.S. Marine Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, putting a familiar Oklahoma law-enforcement figure at the center of a heavily scrutinized deportation push. NBA Front Offices: Nikola Jokic may delay Denver’s contract extension talks until 2027, while Oklahoma City locks in Isaiah Hartenstein on a three-year, $75 million deal—moves that could reshape West contenders’ summer plans. Local Business & Relief: An Oklahoma City Venezuelan restaurant is collecting donations for earthquake victims after major quakes hit Venezuela this week. Education Culture Wars: Texas approved a required Bible reading list for public schools, a move that’s reigniting national debate over religion in classrooms. Health & Courts: An Oklahoma family expands a lawsuit claiming an Arby’s worker intentionally contaminated food with oral herpes. Energy & Schools: SWEPCO delivered a $49,505 incentive check tied to energy savings for Kilgore ISD’s new high school. Oklahoma Higher Ed Demographics: New federal data shows white students are the largest ethnic group at Payne County universities in 2023-24.

Advanced Air Mobility in OKC: The FAA broke ground on an $8.3 million V-PAR test range at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to help integrate powered-lift aircraft, including electric and hybrid designs, into the national airspace. Higher Education Costs: Oklahoma State Regents approved tuition and mandatory fee increases across 16 universities, with systemwide hikes averaging about 2.2% and OSU’s at 4.7%. Thunder Front Office Moves: Oklahoma City traded Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two second-round picks, a salary-shedding move aimed at staying flexible under the NBA’s tax rules. Thunder Keeps a Core Piece: Isaiah Hartenstein is set for a three-year, $75 million extension, keeping him in OKC through 2028-29. Local Business & Community: Arvest Bank’s Million Meals campaign raised a record $633,513 to deliver more than 3.16 million meals across its four-state footprint, including $40,000 for the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Animal Welfare Watch: PETA says a parakeet breeding operation tied to an Oklahoma supplier engaged in alleged cruelty, citing USDA findings about unsanitary conditions and improper killing methods.

NBA Moves: The Oklahoma City Thunder traded guard Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two future second-round picks (2030 via Minnesota and 2031), a salary-focused move that keeps OKC trimming payroll after its title run. Higher Education Costs: Oklahoma State Regents approved tuition and mandatory fee increases at 16 universities, averaging about a 2.2% bump for in-state undergrads (roughly $4.92 per credit hour) and about 4.8% for out-of-state. Aviation Research: The FAA broke ground on an eVTOL-powered-lift test facility at its Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, aimed at electric and hybrid-electric aircraft integration. Local Government & Public Safety: Oklahoma City opened the $19M MAPS 4 Diversion Hub, a 35,575-square-foot center meant to help people exit the criminal legal system and ease pressure on the jail. State Politics: Oklahoma’s governor’s office says no Oklahoma National Guard troops are currently serving in Washington, D.C., after a prior 90-day voluntary deployment. Business/Community: Firstar Bank was named Sallisaw Chamber Member of the Month, and Oklahoma City Animal Shelter paused intake after seizing 350+ animals from a southeast OKC home.

FAA & AAM Research: The FAA and DOT broke ground on an Oklahoma City Vertical Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR) at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, a new $8.3 million test range meant to speed safe integration of eVTOL aircraft into the national airspace. Energy & Rates: The Oklahoma Corporation Commission kept reviewing PSO’s proposed $600 million rate increase that could add about $25 a month for average residential customers. Courts & Insurance: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond sued State Farm, alleging fraudulently denied or underpaid homeowners’ roof-damage claims. Local Safety: Owasso lifted an evacuation order for Cornerstone Shopping Center after monitoring and a methane venting system showed no hazardous concentrations. Housing & Planning: Norman approved a one-year data center moratorium to give the city time to craft zoning rules for hyperscale projects. Jobs & Industry: McKesson broke ground on a $179 million, 330,000-square-foot distribution hub in Moore, targeting a bigger Midwest healthcare supply role. Sports Business: Baker Mayfield and Jalen Williams joined investors behind OKC’s new USL soccer club, tied to the MAPS multipurpose stadium opening in 2028. Community & Services: Goodwill opened a larger new Owasso store to expand donations and workforce services.

Oklahoma Olympics Push: The Oklahoma Department of Commerce says it’s investing more than $100 million to prep for the 2028 Summer Games, with softball at Devon Park, canoe slalom at RIVERSPORT, and Oklahoma City University set to host the Olympic Satellite Village. Higher Ed Costs: Oklahoma State Regents approved tuition and mandatory fee increases at 16 universities, averaging about a 2.2% hike for in-state undergrads, including OSU and OU. Local Government & Data Centers: Norman City Council enacted a data center moratorium to study impacts and consider zoning changes, joining other Oklahoma cities moving to slow the buildout. Health & Access: Planned Parenthood announced plans to return to Louisiana with a New Orleans clinic and telehealth services, while Oklahoma’s autism center program received a $5,000 grant for early intervention tools. Business & Finance: Baker Mayfield and Jalen Williams joined investors backing OKC’s 2028 USL soccer club, and the Federal Reserve issued an enforcement action involving a Bank of Eufaula employee. Sports/Community: LibertyFest in Edmond kicks off a 10-day July 4 celebration with fireworks at UCO after a decade.

ICE Detention Shift: After backlash and lawsuits, DHS says it’s dropping plans to convert newly bought warehouses into immigrant detention sites and will instead use existing space with state and county partners. Immigration Court Fight: Kansas and the DOJ are asking a court to end in-state tuition benefits for certain undocumented students, arguing the policy violates federal law and discriminates against citizens. Oklahoma Flood Watch: Heavy rain continues to leave standing water and dangerous flooded roads across Green Country, with officials urging drivers to slow down and stay alert as drainage clogs can worsen conditions. Plastics Legal Battle: Oklahoma AG Chris Carr joins a multi-state coalition challenging California’s plastics packaging rules as unconstitutional regulatory overreach that could raise costs. Energy & Oklahoma Link: Oil prices slid as Hormuz supply fears eased; Cushing crude inventories in Oklahoma fell to their lowest level since 2014, but market sentiment still pushed prices down. Local Governance: Yukon residents complained a special council meeting was split across multiple locations, limiting participation under the Open Meeting Act. Defense Funding: House appropriators advanced a $1.1T defense bill that renames the Pentagon as the “Department of War,” despite Democratic concerns about cost and priorities. Housing Policy: Oklahoma lawmakers backed a housing affordability bill that Trump delayed, aiming to cut red tape and expand financing and development.

Insurance & Consumer Protection: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond sued State Farm, alleging the insurer fraudulently denied or underpaid homeowners’ roof-damage claims and engaged in deceptive practices since 2020. Banking & Immigration: Truist-linked Sheffield Financial is facing a lawsuit claiming it denied a Tulsa loan to a DACA recipient because of immigration status. Healthcare Costs & Compliance: Federal regulators sent warning letters to more than 500 hospitals nationwide, including eight in Oklahoma, over hospital price transparency failures. Rural Hospitals: Oklahoma medical leaders warn rural hospitals could face heavy operating cuts in 2027 as Medicaid funding shrinks. Higher Education Costs: Sixteen Oklahoma universities, including OU, are seeking tuition and fee increases averaging 2.96% as the State Regents review requests. Local Government & Parks: Oklahoma City opened $8.1M in Wiley Post Park improvements, with more memorial work planned. Business & Jobs: McKesson selected Moore, Oklahoma for a $179M pharmaceutical distribution center. Sports (OKC): The Thunder added Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz and Michigan center Aday Mara in the 2026 NBA Draft, boosting depth and rim protection.

NBA Draft Shockwaves: Washington grabbed BYU’s AJ Dybantsa No. 1, while Oklahoma City added Michigan’s Aday Mara at No. 12 and Dallas took Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9—moves that could reshape the Thunder and Mavericks fast. Big-Deal Trade Talk: The Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster is now official, a high-risk, high-reward swing that instantly changes Miami’s title odds. NCAA Eligibility Overhaul: The NCAA approved a new age-based “5 for 5” eligibility model starting in fall 2027, aiming to cut waivers and litigation—though lawyers are already gearing up for challenges. OSU–Osage Nation Partnership: Oklahoma State will debut the first sponsored jersey patch in school history, with athletes wearing an Osage Nation patch in 2026-27. Local Public Safety & Health: Oklahoma and federal officials are stepping up screwworm prevention after cases in Texas and New Mexico; meanwhile, an Edmond mother is urging action after her son’s death tied to kratom overdoses. Economy & Business: McKesson selected Moore for a major pharmaceutical distribution center, positioning Cleveland County as a healthcare supply hub. Courts & Policy: A lawsuit targets Norman’s Rock Creek Entertainment District TIF deal, arguing it violates Oklahoma law.

Oklahoma Primaries: Oklahoma voters head to the polls June 16 in closed primaries, choosing between a crowded GOP field for governor and two Democrats, while also deciding on a minimum-wage question. Healthcare & Business in Oklahoma: McKesson picked Moore for a new automated regional distribution center, a major healthcare supply-chain investment tied to hundreds of jobs. Education Funding: Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program is growing, with more applicants and shifting participation among priority families. Tribal Partnership in Sports: OSU will add an Osage Nation jersey patch to all varsity uniforms starting in 2026-27. SNAP Legal Fight: A federal judge blocked “unhealthy food” limits in SNAP in five states, a ruling that could affect millions nationwide. Plastics Lawsuit: Oklahoma AG Chris Carr joined a 17-state coalition suing California over its plastics packaging law, arguing it’s unconstitutional and will raise costs. ICE Detention Fallout: A report alleges ICE left dogs without food or water for about a week after an owner was detained, renewing scrutiny of arrest procedures. Local Science: OU paleontologists announced an ancient crinoid soft-tissue fossil—over 450 million years old—offering rare insight into early ocean life. Sports Spotlight: Oklahoma City’s youth basketball scene is getting a boost as an OKC girls team joins Nike EYBL Jr.

Oklahoma Baseball Glory: The Oklahoma Sooners capped a wild run with a 13-2 win over North Carolina in Game 3 of the College World Series finals, claiming their first men’s baseball national title since 1994 and third overall. Local Sports Spotlight: UNC’s Caden Glauber struggled early in the deciding game, and coach Scott Forbes said the team had to adjust after a fast clock-related moment. Oklahoma Business & Jobs: Pittsburg County commissioners voted to table tax incentive districts tied to the proposed Emerald hyperscale data center, sending the plan back after public pushback over whether it’s “economic development” or tax avoidance. Oklahoma Weather & Safety: Overnight storms brought multiple tornado touchdowns across Oklahoma, with damage reported and crews assessing impacts. National Politics Watch: A new NPR analysis says Trump’s “Complete and Total Endorsement” strategy has shifted—arriving earlier and backing more incumbents—reshaping how GOP primaries play out. NBA Draft Frenzy: With the 2026 NBA Draft one day away, Wizards star Trae Young agreed to a four-year extension, while Giannis Antetokounmpo’s reported trade to Miami adds major draft ripple effects.

Oklahoma Politics: President Trump is inserting himself into Oklahoma’s GOP governor runoff, calling AG Gentner Drummond a “FAKE Republican” and renewing support for former Sen. Mike Mazzei, citing disputes over an Inola aluminum smelter, a religious charter school lawsuit, and Trump’s impeachment-era fight. Severe Weather & Power: A derecho system brought 102 mph winds, flooding, and thousands of outages, with major damage reported in El Reno neighborhoods. Local Law Enforcement: State Sen. Darrell Weaver was named Cleveland County’s new sheriff, stepping into a high-stakes public safety role. AI Policy: Oklahoma is holding back on AI regulations even as other states push ahead, despite federal pressure not to stifle the technology. Utilities & Cost of Living: New federal data shows Oklahoma leads the nation in electricity shutoffs for nonpayment, with disconnections hitting hundreds of thousands of times in 2024. Health & Safety: A national study says abortion bans are delaying standard pregnancy care in multiple specialties, raising risks for patients. Sports & Jobs: Dusty May’s move to the Dallas Mavericks sets off a coaching shuffle, with Mike Boynton promoted to interim at Michigan. Business/Privacy: A data breach involving Alcott HR Group is prompting legal action investigations in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Politics & Policy: Oklahoma voters backed governing Republicans in key primary races, while the Freedom Caucus was blocked—setting up the next phase of state politics. Oklahoma Health & Food Security: A national fight over SNAP is heating up, with a House Republican reconciliation plan proposing cuts of nearly $300 billion through 2034, a major hit to the anti-hunger program that many Oklahoma families rely on. Oklahoma Economy & Jobs: Tulsa-based AU Solutions plans a $17 million chemical facility in Newton, Iowa, backed by $495,000 in tax credits and expected to create 22 jobs. Oklahoma Sports: North Carolina beat Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the College World Series finals, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 on Monday. Oklahoma Crime & Safety: An armed robbery in Oklahoma City ended in a crash on Northwest Expressway after a police pursuit. Business & National Trends: China announced sanctions on U.S. military-related companies after the Pentagon blacklisted some Chinese tech firms—another escalation in U.S.-China tech and defense tensions.