Minimum Wage Vote: Oklahomans rejected State Question 832, keeping the state minimum wage at $7.25 and turning back a proposal to raise it to $12 in 2027, $13.50 in 2028, and $15 in 2029. Education Updates: Tulsa Public Schools is hosting textbook and FAFSA help sessions, while the state board approved hundreds of emergency teaching certificates as districts juggle staffing needs. School Finance & Facilities: Tulsa Public Schools set the final 2021 bond sale and the first 2026 bond sale, and extended month-to-month building leases for several charter schools during property transitions. Native Culture & Community: The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Festival returns June 25–28 in Okmulgee, celebrating culture, history, and community with performances, games, and food. Immigration & Courts: The 10th Circuit ruled against broad government claims to detain people in immigration custody without bond, and Oklahoma leaders reacted to Supreme Court decisions affecting birthright citizenship and transgender student-athletes. Local Governance & Privacy: OKC City Council is set to consider renewing an automated license plate reader contract amid privacy concerns. Arts & History: Waco playwright Kay Bell brings two plays to the stage, including “Soulful Black Wall Street,” centered on Tulsa’s Greenwood District and the 1921 violence. Health Care Recognition: Saint Francis Health System earned 5-star CMS quality ratings for both Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital South.