Carl's Capitol Comments
September 21, 2022
The governor last week issued an executive order to release up to $3 million for drought relief to farmers and ranchers in Western Oklahoma and other parts of the state that qualify.
The funds were moved from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board into the state's Emergency Drought Relief Fund this session through legislation that I and Sen. Casey Murdock shepherded through the House and Senate.
The $3 million is just a start to offer some immediate relief to those experiencing the worst of the drought, particularly those in Western Oklahoma and the Panhandle.
I'm thankful to the governor fo...
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