OKLAHOMA CITY — The state Board of Corrections on Thursday approved a budget request asking the Legislature for nearly $85 million in additional appropriations to deal with a record high prison popula
Oklahoma Board Of Corrections Seeks $85 Million In Additional Funds
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER
The Oklahoman, Tulsa World
Thu, 10/23/2014 - 11:01am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Oklahoma Tulsa County Tulsa
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