House panel hears importance of farm bill forestry programs
By Chris Heck - National Association of Conservation Districts blogEarly on in the proceedings, Geissler said 'Strong partnerships between state forestry agencies and the federal agencies are critical to helping landowners manage their forests and to keeping the forests on...
03/19/2017
Firefighter Safety Briefing for 03-19-2017
Wildland fire conditions continue to be near 'Critical' over much of the state, but is pronounced in western Oklahoma, the Panhandle and counties NW of Interstate 44. All fuel classes continue to dry down including heavy fuels which have reached single-digit moisture...
03/17/2017
Gov. Fallin Fills Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission Vacancy
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of James Barwick to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Barwick, of Edmond, is an assistant state attorney general and will retire from that position before beginning his term on...
03/17/2017
US-64 bridge just west of US-183 near Buffalo closed through mid-September
The US-64 bridge over an unnamed creek just west of the US-183 Junction near Buffalo in Harper County will be closed through mid-September for a bridge rehabilitation project. A local detour will be in place.
The nearly $1.2 million contract was awarded in November...
Blaine County Added to Disaster Declaration for Winter Storm
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state of Oklahoma's request for public assistance for Blaine County to help with expenses related to the January 13-16 ice storm that impacted northwest...
03/16/2017
Gov. Fallin Names Former State Senator James Williamson as General Counsel
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced that former state Sen. James Williamson will serve as her general counsel. Williamson, of Tulsa, has been in private practice since 1975 and is a former legislator, having served 18 years in Oklahoma's Legislature....
03/16/2017
National Poison Prevention Week Begins March 19
For Release: March 16, 2017
Poisoning is a common cause of childhood injury, especially among children 6 years old and younger. A poisoning can be caused by any substance that causes a toxic effect or bodily harm, such as medicines, liquid nicotine, or household...
Drought is everyone's concern
STILLWATER, Okla. There are plenty of reasons people choose to plant Bradford pear trees on their property. They are the same reasons cities, parks, grocery stores and neighborhoods line roadways with them.
03/16/2017
Oklahoma State Forester Outlines Farm Bill Priorities for Forests
By Ryan Martini - National Association of State Foresters blog??Oklahoma State Forester and NASF Vice President George Geissler testified about the next Farm Bill today before the House Agriculture Committee, Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry."In generating ideas for...
03/16/2017
US-81 realignment in Chickasha to be highlighted March 23
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, March 23 in Chickasha to present the environmental assessment findings to the proposed improvements to US-81.
Currently, US-81 is a major trucking route causing congestion in the downtown...
03/15/2017
AG Hunter Announces Staff Appointments
Names Solicitor General, Senior Deputy and Head of Tulsa Office
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter announced three new executive staff appointments on Wednesday: Mithun Mansinghani as Solicitor General, Tom Gruber as Senior Deputy Attorney General...
03/15/2017
Time to Prepare for Storm Season
For Release: March 15, 2017 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications, (405) 271-5601
In the blink of an eye, disasters can alter a family’s normal routine. Neighborhood streets can be closed because of large debris or downed power lines. Suddenly, an area that...
03/15/2017
Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Anticipated Thursday
Due to strong southerly winds, the Oklahoma Forestry Services predicts that the highest fire danger will remain in the western portion of the state as well as the Panhandle. This afternoon's forecast calls for humidity levels to help moderate fire behavior experienced on...
Gov. Fallin Appoints Former Governor Frank Keating to OU Board of Regents
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating to the University of Oklahoma (OU) Board of Regents. Keating will succeed A. Max Weitzenhoffer and will serve a seven'year term, pending confirmation from the...
03/14/2017
OSU hosting new herbicide technologies events in El Reno and Altus
EL RENO, Okla. Agricultural producers and herbicide applicators in western and southwestern Oklahoma should plan now to attend one of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services' upcoming New Row Crop Traits and Herbicide Technologies events.
03/13/2017
AG Hunter to Host Employment Law Conference in Tulsa
April 5, 2017 at the OSU-Tulsa Conference Center
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter and the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (OCRE) will host a free education and training conference on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the OSU-Tulsa Conference...