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.
The $215 million in cigarette tax revenue had been earmarked for three state agencies that provide health and human services.
Gov. Fallin announced Wednesday she intends to call for a special session later this month.