Gov. Fallin Signs REAL ID Compliance Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today, joined by Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Schulz and House Speaker Charles McCall, signed House Bill (HB) 1845, the REAL ID compliance bill. The new law will allow persons to obtain a compliant REAL ID driver's license or...
03/02/2017
DPS to begin process of implementing REAL ID compliant licenses, IDs
This afternoon, Gov. Mary Fallin signed House Bill 1845, which allows Oklahoma to become compliant with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety will now begin the process of implementing these changes, which are expected to take 24-30 months...
03/02/2017
DPS, OHSO announce the development of new impaired driving database
Since the passage of HB3146 (the Impaired Driving Elimination Act, or IDEA Act) last year, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office have been working to fulfill a legislative mandate to improve statewide data collection and...
03/02/2017
I-35 narrows near Perry for bridge project beginning March 6
I-35 will narrow to one lane in each direction one mile south of US-77 near Perry at mile marker 183 starting Monday, March 6, and continuing until late fall 2017 for a bridge rehabilitation project over Cow Creek.
Drivers should be alert to crews and equipment moving into...
03/02/2017
I-35 narrowed near Perry through fall 2017
I-35 will narrow to one lane in each direction one mile south of US-77 near Perry at mile marker 183 starting Monday, March 6, and continuing until late fall 2017 for a bridge rehabilitation project over Cow Creek.
Drivers should be alert to crews and equipment moving...
Krishna Confirmed for New Term on State Board of Health
The Oklahoma State Senate has confirmed the reappointment of Dr. R. Murali Krishna to a new nine-year term on the Oklahoma State Board of Health. Governor Mary Fallin made the appointment for Dr. Krishna to serve on the nine-member panel that is responsible...
03/01/2017
New data listings break down heavy cattle placements in feedlots
STILLWATER, Okla. The February USDA Cattle on Feed report show January feedlot placements were 111.3 percent of last year while marketings were 110.2 percent of one year ago, the numbers being pretty much what economic analysts expected.
03/01/2017
Containers add a touch of whimsy to your gardening efforts
STILLWATER, Okla. Gardens are a wonderful addition to any home. Dressing up the landscape certainly adds to the curb appeal when flower beds are filled with a colorful assortment of perennials, annuals, shrubs and even vegetables.
03/01/2017
OSU hosting new herbicide technologies event on March 6 in Coweta
COWETA, Okla. Agricultural producers and herbicide applicators in northwestern Oklahoma should plan now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service's New Row Crop Traits and Herbicide Technologies event in Coweta on March 6.
03/01/2017
Reviving your New Year's Resolution
Did you set lofty goals for the New Year only to fall back on old habits? Have your good intentions for a healthy 2017 begun to wane? Your friendly writer finally polished off the last of the holiday sweets, but I'm not waiting for next January to give it another try. Like...
03/01/2017
Oklahoma House, Senate pass HB 1845, allowing REAL ID compliance
The Oklahoma Senate voted today to give final legislative passage to House Bill 1845, which would allow Oklahomans to obtain a compliant REAL ID driver license or identification card. The bill now awaits Gov. Mary Fallin’s signature.
“The Department of Public...
Treasurer Miller Responds to Oklahoma Ratings Downgrade by S&P
Standard & Poor's Global Ratings today announced it has lowered Oklahoma's bond ratings by one notch. The S&P report can be found here: https://go.usa.gov/xX3Dh .
'Today's announced downgrade of Oklahoma's credit rating should come as no surprise to...
03/01/2017
US-412/US-64/SH-51 resurfacing project starts in Sand Springs March 6
The project below is weather permitting:
US-412/US-64/SH-51 resurfacing project starts in Sand Springs March 6
A $2 million project to resurface approximately five miles of US-412/US-64/SH-51 between 161st W. Ave. (over Shell Creek) and 81st W. Ave. in Sand...
03/01/2017
SH-99 narrows over Arkansas River near Cleveland March 6
The project below is weather permitting:
SH-99 narrows over Arkansas River near Cleveland March 6
North and southbound SH-99 over the Arkansas River (just north of Cleveland in Pawnee County) will be narrowed to one open lane and temporary traffic signals in...
OSU hosting new herbicide technologies event on March 3 in Lahoma
ENID, Okla. Agricultural producers and herbicide applicators in northwestern Oklahoma should plan now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service's New Row Crop Traits and Herbicide Technologies event near Lahoma on March 3.
02/27/2017
Gov. Fallin Congratulates Oklahoma Natives for
OKLAHOMA CITY '?? Governor Mary Fallin today congratulated Oklahoma natives Trent and Thad Luckinbill for their work on the film, 'La La Land,' which received six Oscars during Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony.
'I applaud Trent and Thad...
02/27/2017
Gov. Fallin Congratulates Oklahoma Natives for
OKLAHOMA CITY '?? Governor Mary Fallin today congratulated Oklahoma natives Trent and Thad Luckinbill for their work on the film, 'La La Land,' which received six Oscars during Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony.
'I applaud Trent and Thad...