OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Mary Fallin urged Oklahoma legislators Monday to approve a broad swath of tax increases endorsed by business and industry leaders to pay for a $5,000 pay raise for teachers and stabilize a state budget plagued by years of shortfalls.

Instead of touting her legacy during her eighth and final State of the State address, Oklahoma's first female governor asked lawmakers to back a package of policy and tax changes dubbed "Step Up Oklahoma ." It's been endorsed by a group of some of Oklahoma's most powerful civic and business leaders.

"Because of the urgency of the situatio...