AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRoute 66 Spotlight: Good Morning America visited Oklahoma City to celebrate Route 66’s 100-year milestone, highlighting the people and small stops that make the Mother Road feel uniquely Oklahoma. Pride & Community: Pride on 39th kicked off in the historic 39th Street neighborhood with street closures, vendors, local artists, and drag and music performances leading into Sunday’s parade. Education & Workforce: Oklahoma CareerTech broke ground on a new Skills Center instructional facility at the John H. Lilley Correctional Center in Boley, expanding trades and career readiness training for people preparing to reenter the workforce. Native Language: Cherokee Nation is offering free weekly Cherokee language classes in South Coffeyville (and a companion course in North Tulsa), aiming to broaden access beyond major population centers. Health & Housing: Federal homelessness funding is shifting away from “housing first” toward treatment and recovery requirements, raising concerns among Oklahoma agencies about added barriers for people who don’t fit a one-size-fits-all model. Energy Costs: A new map using EIA data shows residential electricity prices rising fastest in places like D.C., while Oklahoma’s increase is lower but still notable—part of a broader affordability squeeze. Sports Culture: Tulsa Tough returns with riders leaning into the event’s community energy, from the Cry Baby Climb to the post-race traditions.
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