Budget Briefing: Oklahoma’s Envied Economic Growth Might Not Continue, Economists Warn

State Economy Growing, Defying National Trend – “Sales growth remains robust in Oklahoma, but some officials warn the state eventually could follow the national trend downward” Enid News and Eagle

Higher Education Spending Continues to Skyrocket – In an editorial, state Rep. Jason Murphey writes: “It is true that appropriated tax dollars make up a significantly less percentage of higher ed budgets than in past years. But there is much more to this statistic that those who favor tuition increases probably aren’t saying.” NewsOK.com

Jenks Aims for $11.4 Million in Federal Transportation Funds – “If approved, the city would be required to pay 20 percent to 25 percent of the total project cost, which likely would be proposed for funding in a bond issue.” Tulsa World