Budget Briefing: Census: Oklahoma Income Flat, Still Far Below National Levels

Oklahoma Median Income Remains Flat, Census Report Shows – “New census figures indicate the median household income in Oklahoma remained stable last year despite a nationwide decline, but that the state’s income levels remain far below the national average.” NewsOK.com

Has US Economy Bottomed Out? Census Suggests Yes – “Americans are on the move again after record numbers had stayed put, more young adults are leaving their parents’ homes to take a chance with college or the job market, once-sharp declines in births are leveling off and poverty is slowing.” Associated Press

State Question Would End Affirmative Action in OK – “Supporters say it eliminates special treatment in public employment, education and contracts. But opponents say it’s just veiled racism which will lead to further discrimination of women and minorities.” KOSU Radio

AG Pruitt Revises Health-Care Suit, Aims to Block Affordable Care Act Taxes, Subsidies – Oklahoma’s new argument against the ACA: “… that IRS rules to implement the law can’t be applied in the state because of the law’s own language.” Tulsa World

Oklahoma Lawmaker Says No to Taxpayer Funded Conventions – Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, has authored a bill that nixes funding party conventions with tax money: “The money for the presidential nominating conventions went to pay for make-up artists, political consulting fees, gift bags and more. “ Fox 25