AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOklahoma Education Politics: The Oklahoma GOP endorsed James Taylor for state superintendent in the Aug. 25 runoff, framing it as a clear contrast with opponent Dr. Robert Franklin. Labor & Licensing: We fact-checked claims from the GOP labor commissioner debate, including that Oklahoma once required a state license to braid hair (true) and how an OSHA-related program works for workplace safety compliance. Faith & Community in Schools: Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond told Muskogee Public Schools it wasn’t constitutionally required to cancel a community prayer walk after a Freedom From Religion Foundation demand. Local Philanthropy: Lieu Smith pledged $1 million to create an endowed scholarship for Okeene High School graduates heading to Oklahoma State University. Culture & Arts: A new documentary, “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story,” spotlights Oklahoma pastor Blessed Stanley Rother’s life and mission in Guatemala. Sports & Spotlight: OU football season predictions are out as the Sooners open against UTEP, and NASCAR driver Christopher Bell—an Oklahoma native—talks “control own destiny” ahead of New Hampshire.
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