TOP HEADLINES
Oklahoma farmer explains why he needs State Question 777:
He says protecting these and other practices are important reasons why a vote for State Question 777 will help farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma stay in business [Oklahoma Farm Report].
STATE
Oklahoma policymakers, activists must stop ignoring reality:
Oklahoma has been in a recession. Until that changes, it’s inevitable that state government spending will be restrained. Oklahoma cannot defy the laws of fiscal gravity, and it’s foolish to pretend otherwise [The Oklahoman].
Feds reject Oklahoma’s time extension to comply with REAL ID Act:
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety says the government has rejected the state’s request for an extension of time to comply with the federal REAL ID Act [AP].
Oklahoma city attorney argues against turnpike bond measure:
Appearing before an Oklahoma Supreme Court referee Tuesday, Jerry Fent argued against the sale of bonds to fund turnpike expansion and improvement, saying that would run afoul of the state constitution [The Oklahoman].
State revenue down again:
General Revenue Fund collections in September totaled $452.6 million, which was $64.2 million, or 12.4 percent, below the official estimate upon which the appropriated state budget for the fiscal year ending June 30 was based and $91.5 million, or 16.8 percent, below prior-year collections [Journal Record].
MISCELLANEOUS
Grassley: Clinton SCOTUS nominees could be a challenge for ag:
Anyone following the comments of the presidential nominees has surely heard that this election could shape the future of the United States Supreme Court [Agri-Pulse].
Tyson Foods, a meat leader, invests in protein alternatives:
Tyson Foods appears to be the first big meat company to invest in a business that, among other things, aims to reduce consumption of chicken, beef and pork by replacing it with plant proteins [New York Times].
