Most Oklahoma agencies see cuts, but there's a big exception

Oklahoma lawmakers want to boost funding for legislative services by $4 million even as they cut appropriations for most other agencies.

Under a budget proposal making its way through the Legislature, funding for the Legislative Service Bureau, which does research and provides computer services for lawmakers, would grow to $13.89 million per year.

That's a $9 million, or 184 percent increase, $5 million of which is offset by proposed cuts to Senate and House appropriations.

House Rep. Earl Sears said the increase makes sense in order to ensure salaries will continue to be funded.