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Gov. Stitt wants to get rid of forestry department after deadly fires

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Wednesday, Governor Stitt said that the state should get rid of the Department of Forestry, weeks after several deadly fires. "Why do we even have a department of forestry? Let's get rid of the whole thing. That would save $75 million dollars for the taxpayers," said Gov. Stitt. At Wednesday's presser, the governor was asked what evidence he had that the now-former State Forester, Mark Goeller, either didn't use or dela…

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Oklahoma lawmakers oppose governor's plan to cut forestry service

Lawmakers from both parties are united against the governor's proposal to eliminate the Oklahoma Forestry Service.

12 hours ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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Lawmakers balk at suggestion to eliminate Oklahoma Forestry Service after historic wildfires

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday suggests elimination of the Oklahoma Forestry Service, criticizing its response to historic wildfires that swept across the state last month. His remarks were made during his weekly briefing with reporters in the Blue Room at the Capitol. (photo by Barbara Hoberock/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislative leaders on Thursday panned Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposal to eliminate the state Forestry Service after the Repub…

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Oklahoma Gov. wants to get rid of forestry department after deadly fires

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Wednesday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said that the state should get rid of the Department of Forestry, weeks after several deadly fires. "Why do we even have a department of forestry? Let's get rid of the whole thing. That would save $75 million dollars for the taxpayers," Stitt said. At Wednesday's presser, the governor was asked what evidence he had that the now-former State Forester, Mark Goeller, either didn't u…

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Gov. Stitt wants to get rid of forestry department after deadly fires

1 day ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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Gov. Stitt addresses forester firing, suggests abolishing entire department

Gov. Kevin Stitt spoke to the media for the second time since firing state forester Mark Goeller.During a previous briefing, 2 News Anchor Erin Christy asked Gov. Stitt to confirm the firing, which he did. Saying only Goeller did a poor job handling the March 14 wildfires. He never addressed what, specifically, made him form that opinion. ANCHORS IN THE FIELD >>> Erin Christy broke the story of Goeller's firingA reporter from an Oklahoma City te…

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House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson responds to Governor proposing to get rid of Oklahoma Forestry Services - Oklahoma Farm Report

House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, released the following statement after the Governor proposed getting rid of Oklahoma Forestry Services to save the state money during his press briefing. “It is appalling to suggest cutting Oklahoma Forestry Services, especially after wildfires have devastated much of our state,” Leader Munson said. “It is disrespectful to the hard work that was done to control the fires. This further proves…

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