Budget Briefing: Almost All Oklahoma Inmates Would be Covered by Affordable Care Act

Affordable Care Act Would Cover Almost All Oklahoma Inmates, Study Says – “Practically all of Oklahoma’s costs for hospitalizing prison inmates would be picked up by the federal government if the state accepts funding under the Affordable Care Act, a Department of Corrections analysis shows.” Tulsa World

Older Tulsans Mixed on 1.7 Percent Boost in Social Security Benefits – “Swarthout, who used to work at National Trailer Convoy, said she receives about $1,600 a month. She hopes this year’s minimal bump covers the increase in her insurance, Swarthout said.” Tulsa World

Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe Warns of New Regulations if President Wins New Term – “Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe says President Barack Obama’s administration is delaying “job-killing” environmental rules until after the election, but an environmental advocate says the Republican senator is wrong about jobs and delays.” NewsOK.com