Budget Briefing: More Evidence of Oklahoma’s Slowing Economic Growth

Economic Indicator Shows Slowed Growth in Oklahoma – “A leading economic gauge for Oklahoma continued its downward slide in July, but still points to growth in the months ahead, according to a report released Wednesday morning by Creighton University in Omaha, Neb.” Tulsa World

Tulsa Area Unemployment Rises – “The latest figures show unemployment in the Tulsa Metro area up for the first time in several months.” Public Radio Tulsa

Devon Earnings Lower Than Expected; Joint Venture Announced – “Devon Energy Corp. announced a billion-dollar joint venture with a Japanese company on Wednesday and reported second-quarter earnings that didn’t meet analyst expectations.” The Journal Record

Judge Calls Oklahoma Charity’s Expenditures ‘Very Questionable’ – “An investigative report on Community Health Charities of Oklahoma has identified about $28,500 in “very questionable” expenditures, an Oklahoma County district judge said Wednesday.” NewsOK.com