Journal Record

2009 OKLAHOMA CITY – State leaders have managed to stave off a 20-percent across-the-board cut in September agency allocations by tapping $80 million in cash reserves, state Treasurer Scott Meacham said Tuesday. Agencies will have to cope with a 5-percent reduction, however.

Officials said discussions continue as to how to address the state’s financial difficulties, stopping short of calling for a special legislative session.