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Governor calls for special session to fix budget

OKLAHOMA CITY — The state budget took a big hit after the Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected a proposed cigarette tax.

The ruling resulted in a $215 million budget shortfall.

Governor Mary Fallin has been meeting with lawmakers from both parties in recent weeks to discuss ways to make up for the lost revenue.

Gov. Fallin announced Wednesday she intends to call for a special session later this month.

The $215 million in cigarette tax revenue had been earmarked for three state agencies that provide health and human services.

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