House Democrats Express Frustration with Budget Process
“Not because of COVID-19 but due to a clash of egos, this is one of the most disappointing budgets in my legislative career. While the governor sits on $800 million in federal funding, the legislature is constructing a budget that cuts government agencies like education and human services, takes money away from the pensions of police officers, teachers, firefighters, and public employees, and leaves Oklahomans more vulnerable to future pandemics. We are doing this based on a revenue model created by the governor’s office, but we have not been allowed to view how they actually came up with the number.
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