On target: Bond package hits pressing needs

 
The Oklahoman Editorial
Published: May 25, 2008

I T took longer than expected to come together, but legislative leaders and the governor's office were finally able to reach an agreement on a $475 million bond issue package that is manageable in size and relatively narrow in scope, which was the proper approach.

The price tag for the bond issue wish list was about $1.7 billion after the varied constituencies made their pitches for help. Negotiators wisely focused on...


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