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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Oklahoma Senate is expected to consider and give final legislative approval to a $7.1 billion general appropriations bill that will fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says uncertainty over whether federal leaders will resolve the fiscal cliff is complicating her efforts to prepare an executive budget for the upcoming year.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Gov. Mary Fallin has signed into law a $6.8 billion budget bill to fund Oklahoma state government for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Friday, May 25, 2012  The Oklahoma Legislature has reconvened on what is expected to be the final day of the session.

Monday, December 19, 2011  Early financial estimates suggest Oklahoma lawmakers will have about $6.5 billion available to spend on next year's budget, about the same amount they spent for the current fiscal year.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Stronger-than-expected collections to Oklahoma's general revenue fund have resulted in a deposit to the state's Rainy Day Fund of $30 million more than originally anticipated.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Parents and players are pushing the Amarillo City Commission to build a fastpitch softball complex at which to play and host tournaments.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will be closing for a day later this week.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  House Democrats are endorsing a plan to slash several tax credits to help ease Oklahoma's estimated $1.2 billion budget shortfall.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Gov. Brad Henry remains optimistic an agreement will be reached with House and Senate leaders on how much to spend from the state's Rainy Day Fund.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  A group of House and Senate Democrats say lawmakers should focus on passing a state budget and end the legislative session early.

Monday, February 01, 2010  Gov. Brad Henry says a balanced budget for the upcoming year is the Oklahoma Legislature's top priority.

Thursday, December 03, 2009  The chairman of a House budget panel is proposing a deferred payment plan for state workers as an alternative to unpaid furlough days.

Thursday, November 12, 2009  The director of the state Department of Human Services says more vulnerable Oklahomans will be affected if his agency has to implement additional budget cuts.

Friday, January 16, 2009  Gov. Brad Henry says state agencies need to be ready for painful cuts because the budget shortfall for next fiscal year will be about $600 million.