In a surprise move, lawmakers proposed a 183 percent increase for the Legislative Service Bureau. Its budget, which was not affected by the budget crisis, jumped from more than $4.8 million at the beginning of fiscal year 2016 to more than $13.8 for fiscal year 2017. According to the state website, the Legislative Service Bureau is responsible for serving “the Legislature by providing services as directed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

Oklahoma Rep. explains 183%!i(MISSING)ncrease to legislative agency's budget; questions remain

OKLAHOMA CITY – Lawmakers proposed a $6.8 billion budget on Tuesday, which meant that several state agencies would see their funding decrease amid the state's budget crisis. However, a…

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