Budget Briefing: Wichita Ups the Aerospace Ante, Vision2 Backers in Tulsa Issue Warning
Vision2 Backers Issue Warnings After Wichita Helps Spirit AeroSystems – “News that the city of Wichita is moving to invest nearly $60 million in its Spirit AeroSystems plant has Vision2 backers warning that Tulsa’s aerospace jobs are at risk of poaching by other cities.” Tulsa World
Gov. Mary Fallin Switches Position on Oklahoma Parole Ballot Issue – “The governor said she now is against removing the Oklahoma governor from the parole process for nonviolent offenders. She signed a similar measure last year, but says she is concerned the ballot measure does not consider past violent behavior.” NewsOK.com
Boren Focuses the “State of the University” Discussion on Higher Education Funding – “OU President David Boren urged Oklahoma citizens to be concerned about continuing to shrink state appropriations to higher education during an hour-long discussion on Wednesday.” OUdaily.com