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Oklahoma Drought Funding Budget

By: Leisha Beard
Updated: February 15, 2013
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OKLAHOMA.--- Legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives is creating a statewide drought relief fund. The measure calls for the state to have a $10 million fund available for farmers in case of another extreme drought. Money could be used to clean or build ponds for fire suppression projects or water conservation. The house appropriation and budget committee is currently reviewing the legislation.

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