Oklahoma lawmakers and statewide elected officials set to receive significant pay raises, following concerns about a lobbyists involvement in salary setting. New base salary for legislators increases to $54,900, with stipends for leaders also raised. Statewide officials salaries also increased, but current legislators-turned-statewide officials will receive the previous, lower salary for that office. Governors salary jumps to $185,000, state superintendents to $175,000. Changes spark debate, with some arguing public service should not be about career advancement or higher pay.

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