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Speaker denies prison studies requests
By Associated Press
Published: 08/11/2008

OKLAHOMA - With an annual budget approaching half a billion dollars and a population of more than 25,000 inmates, some lawmakers want to take a closer look at the state's prison system.

But all six of the interim studies lawmakers requested to examine the issue were denied by House Speaker Chris Benge. Such studies, held between sessions of the Legislature, generally involve expert presentations and help lawmakers craft legislation. Read more.

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