Of 5 Oklahoma banks FDIC evaluated on CRA, 1 rated superior

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Friday issued its list of state nonmember banks, including five in Oklahoma, recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act.

States that received more from the federal goverment than they paid

States that received more from the federal goverment than they paid

State Higher Education System reports growth in degrees, certificates awarded

From staff reports Oklahoma’s state higher education institutions have sustained steady growth in degree and certificate completions over the past decade, including substantial increases in degree production in STEM fields and health professions.

Townhouse development near Cameron University approved

A townhouse development proposed to be built east of Cameron University in the College Addition received the Lawton City Council’s stamp of approval.

Higher Ed reviews low-producing degree programs, retains those at CU, USAO, and WOSC

To ensure Oklahoma’s college graduates are prepared for jobs today and tomorrow, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have completed a comprehensive review of degree programs across all public institutions.

Attorneys General expand crackdown on illegal robocalls to 4 voice providers

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorneys General throughout the nation have expanded their campaign to rein in illegal robocalls by targeting four of the largest voice providers in the country.

New report takes aim at CWIP laws, calling them a ‘hidden tax’

A new blistering report from the Manhattan Institute targets the growing use of CWIP — Construction Work in Progress — and takes the policy to the woodshed.

Rig Report: Oklahoma’s rig count holds steady as U.S. sees increase

From staff reports While Oklahoma’s rig activity was unchanged in the past week, the nation saw a gain of five oil and gas rigs to reach a total of 549, according to the latest Baker Hughes Rig Count released on Friday.

Energy/Business Briefs

National• U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says New England and California are to blame for their own high electricity rates because of policies that drove fossil fuel power plants to close, and also says the states’ use of imported oil makes them national security risks.

Former Lindsay bank executive indicted on 18 federal counts of bank fraud

OKLAHOMA CITY — The former president and chief executive officer of a failed Lindsay bank is accused of 18 crimes outlined in a 19-page indictment issued Wednesday by a federal grand jury in Western District federal court here.Danny W.