Oklahoma Agencies Request $1.6B Increase for 2026 Budget
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State Agencies Seek $1.6 Billion More in Next Year’s Budget
Requests Significantly Exceed Last Year’s Funding
Oklahoma lawmakers are reviewing $1.6 billion in additional funding requests submitted by state agencies for the 2026 fiscal year — a substantial increase compared to last year’s budget cycle.
Emergency Management Hit Hard by Loss of Grants
The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is asking for $10.2 million to compensate for lost FEMA grant funding that previously supported disaster preparedness and recovery operations.
Attorney General and Drug Bureau Seek New Buildings
The Attorney General’s Office is requesting $70 million to construct a new headquarters facility. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics is seeking $28 million for a new operations and headquarters building, citing outdated infrastructure and long-term maintenance needs.
Governor’s Office Advocates for Flat Budgets
Governor Kevin Stitt has repeatedly urged agencies to hold budgets flat or reduce spending, creating tension as agencies argue that long-deferred maintenance, workforce shortages, and inflation are driving costs upward.
County Jail Costs Rising
Radio Oklahoma’s Wendy Pratt reports that county jails continue to struggle financially as operational costs grow, placing additional pressure on state resources.
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