AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOklahoma Politics & Economy: Oklahoma governor candidates have poured more than $22 million of their own money into the GOP primary, with Trump-endorsed Mike Mazzei leading at nearly $10.9 million in self-funding, according to ethics filings. Labor & Wages: A new economist analysis says a proposed $15 minimum wage could reduce Oklahoma worker turnover, citing a 3.5 separations-to-3.3 hires ratio in late 2025 and arguing higher pay can cut retraining costs. Energy & Costs: Gas prices stayed volatile statewide, with Oklahoma premium averaging about $4.61 per gallon for the week ending May 30, while Tulsa’s market was explained as driven by taxes, refining/crude costs, and distribution differences. Agriculture & Food Prices: Beef prices hit a fresh record as drought shrinks the U.S. cattle herd and New World screwworm pressures rebuilding, raising costs for consumers. Business Media: The Journal Record and KFOR launched a business-news partnership, with KFOR airing Journal Record reporting in daily and weekly segments. Federal Policy Watch: Congress faces a tighter deadline to prevent Social Security benefit cuts, with the trust fund projected to run out by late 2032.
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