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Oklahoma Mental Health Crisis: $23M Deficit Sparks Emergency Review

5/5/2025

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Oklahoma's mental health services are in crisis, grappling with a staggering $23 million budget deficit that threatens payroll on May 7. Employees are on edge, fearing for their financial futures. In response, Governor Kevin Stitt is taking swift action by appointing a financial expert and launching an independent review to stabilize the agency's operations.

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Story summary

Oklahoma's mental health services are in crisis, grappling with a staggering $23 million budget deficit that threatens payroll on May 7. Employees are on edge, fearing for their financial futures. In response, Governor Kevin Stitt is taking swift action by appointing a financial expert and launching an independent review to stabilize the agency's operations.