Education, prisons, safetyfocus of governor’s budget - The Norman Transcript

Oklahoma is one of the few states to project revenue growth for the next fiscal year. Most states are still suffering from the impact of the years-long recession. The state this week certified expected revenue of about $7 billion. That’s up more than $200 million fro˙m fiscal year 2013 and doesn’t take into account any money set aside in the state’s rainy day fund. Gov. Mary Fallin gave a hint of her budget priorities this week. She said education, prisons and public safety would be among her top priorities as she prepares a budget to present to lawmakers in February. She expressed concern to the Associated Press about the unsure nature of federal funding and the impact any cuts would have on the state. http://normantranscript.com/opinion/x1524998686/Education-prisons-safetyfocus-of-governor-s-budget