State lawmakers propose minimum wage hikes

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two dozen states will increase their minimum wage sometime this year, and at least two legislators want Oklahoma to join the list. Employers would be required to pay their workers at least $10.

State budget deal relies on cuts, reserve funds

OKLAHOMA CITY – State lawmakers announced a budget deal Monday that cuts most state agencies by about four percent, earmarks $160 million for Medicaid expansion and reduces --- and then replaces -- funds for the common education system. The legislative slight-of-hand was part of a $7.

State lawmakers to return to Capitol to finish budget

OKLAHOMA CITY – With just a few weeks remaining before they are forced to adjourn by the Oklahoma Constitution, state legislators will return to the Capitol this week to finish writing a budget for the next fiscal year.

State lawmakers announced a budget deal

OKLAHOMA CITY – State lawmakers announced a budget deal Monday that cuts most state agencies by about 4 percent, earmarks $160 million for Medicaid expansion and reduces --- and then replaces -- funds for the common education system. The legislative slight-of-hand was part of a $7.