Tulsa World
By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
Published: 3/25/2011 2:26 AM
Last Modified: 3/25/2011 8:20 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY - Legislative leaders said Thursday that budget cuts will be deeper than projected in the governor's proposed budget.
Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa, and House Speaker Kris Steele, R-Shawnee, both said cuts of up to 7 percent could be possible for some state agencies.
Gov. Mary Fallin had put the budget reductions at 5 percent, with 3 percent for core agencies such as public safety, education, transportation and health care.
Agencies have absorbed significant cuts in recent years due to declining state revenue.
"It is pretty significant; I agree," said Bingman, who predicted cuts of 6 percent or 7 percent. Steele predicted cuts ranging from 3 percent to 7 percent... FULL ARTICLE
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Fri, March 25, 2011
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