Budget Briefing: Giving Up Control of Tuition ‘Big Mistake,’ State Legislator Says

Online College Revolution to Leave Empire Builders With Big Bills – “The Oklahoma Legislature relinquished control of higher education tuition controls in 2003. Since then, the Oklahoma State Regents have raised tuition at alarming rates, saying state appropriations have been inadequate, the Republican legislator said.” Watchdog.org

Economic Gauge for Oklahoma Rises in September – “Oklahoma’s Business Conditions Index rose to 56.6 for September, up from 53.6 in August. In the nine-state Mid-America region, Oklahoma was preceded only by North Dakota, which had a regional high of 61.6 for the month.” Tulsa World

Workers Affected by Noble Wildfire May be Eligible for Employment Benefits – “The assistance is available because the federal government last week approved disaster aid for Cleveland County, reversing its initial decision after the state appealed.” NewsOK.com

Survey Ranks Oklahoma 42nd in Lawsuit Climate – “A survey of lawyers for U.S. companies that ranks Oklahoma’s lawsuit climate No. 42 does not take into account recent reforms, a spokesman for the governor said.” Edmond Sun