Budget Briefing: CNG State Autos Will Save Money, Gov. Fallin Says

Auto Dealers Show Interest in CNG Vehicles for State Fleets – “Fallin has asked Oklahoma agency heads to suspend buying any new vehicles until after the bids for CNG vehicles come in and to review those. The state has about 11,000 vehicles in its fleet; it hopes to buy about 700 new vehicles this fiscal year, she said. Fallin said incorporating more CNG vehicles into state fleets will save money.” NewsOK.com

City Urged to Take More Businesslike Approach to Managing Water, Wastewater Systems – “Simply put, the approach calls for the city to take a more businesslike approach to the management of its water and wastewater systems. Tulsa, like cities across the country, is facing mounting costs as it works to improve and maintain its aging water system and comply with growing federal regulations. Adding to the city’s woes is its previous heavy reliance on borrowing money to address infrastructure needs, leading to soaring debt service costs.” Tulsa World

Tax-Free Weekend Keeps Retailers Busy, Shoppers Happy – “Bob Ball, an economist and research manager at the Tulsa Metro Chamber, said that even though the final numbers from retailers won’t be known for another month or more, the tax-free holiday is definitely a boost for businesses and customers. ‘Anytime you can take 9 percent off your total bill it’s a good thing,’ he said.” Tulsa World