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| Department of Corrections asking for more than $1 billion in funding |
| By kfor.com |
| Published: 11/29/2017 |
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Although lawmakers will soon return to the Oklahoma Capitol to continue in a budget battle, one state agency is asking for more than a billion dollars in funding. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is requesting $1.53 billion in state funding for FY 19. The request includes funding for two new medium security prisons and fund mental health and substance abuse programs. It also includes more than $107 million in repairs to its facilities, and $10 million for across-the-board raises for employees. “The days of bailing wire and pliers are over,” ODOC Director Joe M. Allbaugh said. “We have to fund this agency properly. This budget represents exactly what our needs are right now.” Read More. |
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