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

Oklahoma lawmakers from both parties oppose Governor Kevin Stitt's proposal to eliminate the Oklahoma Forestry Service, citing concerns over wildfire management and prevention.
House Speaker Kyle Hilbert stated, "The forestry department is absolutely critical to fighting wildfires, wildfire prevention, and also management of our woodlands in the state of Oklahoma."
Fire crews responded to a series of wildfires that killed four people and injured over 200, leading to Stitt declaring a state of emergency.
A petition for impeachment of Governor Stitt, initiated by the Olive Volunteer Fire Department, has garnered over 1,600 signatures as of Friday.

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Oklahoma lawmakers pan Stitt proposal to eliminate Forestry Service: 'Sounds like a really bad idea'

The legislative remarks came after Gov. Kevin Stitt told reporters he wanted to axe the agency amid frustrations about its response to wildfires.

1 day ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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Oklahoma governor takes heat for blaming wildfires on forestry department

TULSA, Okla.–Oklahoma Republican Governor Kevin Stitt faces criticism from firefighters and some members of his own party after blaming the state’s forestry department for recent wildfires. Fire crews from across the region and state agencies responded to a week-long outbreak of fierce fires powered by low humidity and 60 mph winds beginning Friday, March 14. […] The post Oklahoma governor takes heat for blaming wildfires on forestry department …

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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.

2 days 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

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…

3 days ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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