After years of cuts, Oklahoma budget gives agencies a boost

 

April 26, 2018



OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — After years of slashing budgets amid a downturn in the state's economy, Oklahoma's public schools and other agencies will receive boosts in spending under the largest-ever state budget approved by the Oklahoma Legislature that is making its way toward the governor's desk.

The Oklahoma Senate voted 36-8 on Wednesday for the $7.6 billion general appropriations bill , which now heads to the House for final consideration.

Lawmakers are hoping to send the bill to Gov. Mary Fallin this week and adjourn the legislative session by Friday, May 4, about three weeks early.

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