The Oklahoma House wants to spend 20 million dollars to supplement the salaries of local and county law enforcement. Especially for County Sheriff’s struggling to keep deputies.
CLICK HERE to listen to commentary from House Budget Chairman, Kevin Wallace.
CLICK HERE to listen to commentary from Senate President pro Tem Greg Treat.
Senator Treat suggested putting the 20 million in a state grant program to help Sheriffs buy equipment which would free up money for salaries, but that fell flat with House negotiators.
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