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Mary Fallin set to tackle Oklahoma's budget woes

Mary Fallin set to tackle Oklahoma's budget woes

Oklahoma Gov.-elect Mary Fallin says she and other newly elected governors have until the next election in 2012 to fulfill what they told voters and find solutions. Tackling economic woes is among her biggest challenges.

NewsOK
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT
Published: November 23, 2010

Just back from two national gubernatorial meetings, Gov.-elect Mary Fallin said Monday she has two years to “right-size” state government and improve Oklahoma's economy, two of her main campaign themes.

The state is facing a revenue shortfall of at least $450 million for the next fiscal year beginning July 1.

Fallin said during her campaign she supports continuing efforts to modernize state government by improving purchasing techniques and would consider looking at consolidating some agencies. She talked about right-sizing government, which she said Monday consists of “making government smaller and more efficient.” FULL ARTICLE

 

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