Oklahoma Governor Seeks to Replenish Emergency Fund – Pay Back Coops
After responding to various extreme weather events, cities, towns, and counties as well as certain electric coops are due reimbursement from the Oklahoma Emergency Fund. However, a lack of funding has left reimbursements unpaid since January 1, 2007. Electric coops are due approximately $20 million, and Governor Mary Fallin said she hopes state lawmakers will start replenishing the emergency fund next year. The Daily Oklahoman has the full story.