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flag Oklahoma gives lawmakers and top officials pay raises after reversing earlier vote due to ethics concerns.

flag Oklahoma has approved salary increases for lawmakers and statewide officials, marking the first raises in over a decade. flag Lawmakers’ base pay rises from $47,500 to $55,000, with top leaders receiving additional stipends. flag The governor’s salary increases to $185,000, while the state superintendent and attorney general will earn $175,000 annually. flag The changes follow a reversal of an earlier vote due to a lobbyist’s improper board membership. flag The Statewide Official Compensation Commission, which voted 7-2 in favor, cited recruitment needs and inflation, though critics questioned the timing and size. flag A review is scheduled in two years.

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