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Oklahoma leaders have finalized a 2026 state budget that prioritizes education, infrastructure, and public services.

The plan includes $192 million for education and $136 million for capital projects at University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. It also directs $49 million to the state’s mental health department and boosts funding for Human Services programs like child care and foster care.

Additional investments include $74 million for transportation and $24.5 million for natural resource needs such as dam repairs and rural water systems, aiming to maintain services while preserving long-term state savings.