Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs 2025 fiscal year budget

OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed the 2025 fiscal year budget today, June 12.

The overall budget authorizes $12.47 billion in state spending for the fiscal year.

“This was the most transparent budget process in state history, and that is something to be proud of,” Stitt said. “Every Oklahoman had the opportunity to have a front row seat to the negotiations that took place and to see how their tax dollars were spent. The state has taken a step forward today, but our work is unfinished. I will continue to fight for more tax cuts and keeping a lid on the growth in government in Oklahoma.”

Many have called this year’s budget process the most transparent in state history.

“As Speaker McCall and Pro Tem Treat wrap up their final year in office, I want to commend them on their efforts to leave a legacy of transparency,” Stitt said. “I look forward to working with their successors and expanding on those relationships and the progress made this year.”

During negotiations, members of the Democratic Party continued a call for a more bipartisan approach. They also claimed this year’s budget does not do enough to meet the needs of Oklahomans.

“A flat budget does not create solutions to the growing challenges we face,” Sen. Kay Floyd said. “A bipartisan budget would have provided more funding for our schools, health and mental health care, and other critical services, putting people over politics.”

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