Monday, February 15, 2010

Legislature, Henry Battle Over Funds from Reserve

Legislative leaders are leaving Gov. Brad Henry few options as they remain $260 million apart amid negotiations on how to solve Oklahoma’s budget woes.
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee said Wednesday the Legislature wants Henry to use federal stimulus money to ease budget cuts for education and health care – blocking the governor’s plan to use more money from the state’s Rainy Day fund.
“As far as I’m concerned, we have an agreement,” Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, told Associated Press. “We’ll send him the bills.” Read More

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