Oklahoma's state legislature faces a tight fiscal outlook as the Board of Equalization certified $8.35 billion for the governors FY2027 budget proposal, a modest $338 million increase over last year driven largely by sales taxes, according to OK Policy Center analysis. Governor Kevin Stitt highlighted $3.7 billion in savings amid federal funding cuts to programs like SNAP and Medicaid, urging caution in the upcoming session. The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down the 2025 social studies standards in a 5-4 ruling, citing Open Meetings Act violations for inadequate public notice on changes, as reported by NonDoc.
In business and economy news, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce outlined FY2027 priorities including Olympics-related projects, 2030 Census funding to boost federal dollars, and software upgrades for tracking leads, per the Journal Record. Oklahoma Citys Economic Development Trust noted expansions like Shake Shack with an $8 million incentive opening in 2028, Andredies grand opening matching headquarters pace, and Amazon's new 30,000-square-foot delivery station in Weatherford, according to local updates. The Oklahoma Business Incubator Association celebrated Sunny Creek Trading Post as 2025 Tenant of the Year.
Community efforts shine in education, with the University of Oklahoma breaking ground on an $80 million Life Sciences Lab in Norman, set for 2027 completion to serve 4,700 students in modern STEM facilities, as detailed by ACP Publications. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber prioritized 2026 legislative focuses on education-workforce partnerships, transportation infrastructure, and county justice reforms tied to the 2028 Olympics. No major recent weather events disrupted the region.
Looking Ahead, eyes turn to the 2026 legislative session starting soon, with early bills targeting tax protections, school investments, and immigrant exclusions, alongside OU Sooners playoff buzz and tourism surges from Route 66 Centennial and America 250 events.
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