Oklahoma governor leaning toward seeking funds for Capitol

Money to repair the crumbling facade of the nearly 100-year-old building is being considered by the governor. She will present her budget request to lawmakers Monday.

 
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT | Published: February 3, 2013   

Gov. Mary Fallin is considering asking lawmakers to appropriate $10 million to start making repairs to the nearly 100-year-old state Capitol, which has had yellow fencing to keep passers-by off the south steps for nearly 18 months.

photo - Bright yellow barriers prevent pedestrians from encroaching into the south plaza area where debris occasionally falls from crumbling sections of the  state Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 31,  2013.    Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Bright yellow barriers prevent pedestrians from encroaching into the south plaza area where debris occasionally falls from crumbling sections of the state Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman

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Fallin said she is open to all options, including a bond issue, but that she has heard the message from many legislators that they prefer using available cash to repair the building’s...
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