Director's Weekly Memo 2017-2-13
Biosciences and Medicine Academy partners with OU Medical System; Congratulations to all DECA students at the Career Development Conference; February is National CTE Month; CareerTech events; and useful links.
02/17/2017
Gov. Fallin Congratulates Scott Pruitt on EPA Post, Considers His Successor
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today accepted the resignation of Scott Pruitt as attorney general, who has been sworn in as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
'Scott Pruitt will do a great job as EPA administrator,'...
02/17/2017
The Mitchell name has a familiar ring to it at OSU
STILLWATER, Okla. Earl Mitchell walked through the door and into his office at Oklahoma State University for the first time in 1967. Just another day for most on the Stillwater campus, but Mitchell was making history.
02/17/2017
Pilot program eases disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications
STILLWATER, Okla. A new pilot program in four Oklahoma communities is helping residents properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications a move that not only enhances safety in the home, but also is good for the environment.
02/17/2017
OPERS Issues RFP for Architectural and Space Planning Services
The Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) is soliciting proposals from firms to provide architectural and space planning services. The deadline for submitting questions regarding the proposal is February 24, 2017. Completed proposals are...
02/17/2017
Chapter 40 Rule Impact Statement
TITLE 595. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 40
RULE IMPACT STATEMENT
[75 O.S. § 303(D)(2)]
A. A brief description of the purpose of the proposed rule:
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02/17/2017
Chapter 10 Rule Impact Statement
TITLE 595. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 10
RULE IMPACT STATEMENT
[75 O.S. § 303(D)(2)]
A. A brief description of the purpose of the proposed rule:
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02/17/2017
Chapter 25 Rule Impact Statement
TITLE 595. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 25
RULE IMPACT STATEMENT
[75 O.S. § 303(D)(2)]
A. A brief description of the purpose of the proposed rule:
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02/17/2017
Chapter 11 Rule Impact Statement
TITLE 595. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 11
RULE IMPACT STATEMENT
[75 O.S. § 303(D)(2)]
A. A brief description of the purpose of the proposed rule:...
02/17/2017
Chapter 1 Rule Impact Statement
TITLE 595. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 1
RULE IMPACT STATEMENT
[75 O.S. § 303(D)(2)]
A. A brief description of the purpose of the proposed rule:...
02/17/2017
Chapter 30 Rule Impact Statement
TITLE 595. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 30
RULE IMPACT STATEMENT
[75 O.S. § 303(D)(2)]
A. A brief description of the purpose of the proposed rule:
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02/17/2017
Chapter 35 Rule Impact Statement
TITLE 595. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 35
RULE IMPACT STATEMENT
[75 O.S. § 303(D)(2)]
A. A brief description of the purpose of the proposed rule:...
02/16/2017
Gov. Fallin Calls Special Election for State House District 75 Seat
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today ordered a special election to fill the vacancy in Oklahoma House District 75 caused by the irrevocable resignation of Rep. Dan Kirby. His resignation will become effective March 1, 2017.
The filing period for the...
02/16/2017
Gov. Fallin Statement on the House of Representatives Passing REAL ID Measure
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued??the following statement after the state House of Representatives passed House Bill (HB) 1845, which would bring Oklahoma into compliance with the federal Real ID Act:
'I'm pleased to see the House of...
02/16/2017
Gov. Fallin Statement on Resignation of Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb from Her Cabinet
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement after Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb announced his resignation from her Cabinet, where he served as small business advocate:
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'I was disappointed and surprised to learn from a press...
02/16/2017
Lamb Breaks with Fallin on Tax Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Keith Beall, Chief of Staff
(405) 521.2161''??
Lamb Breaks with Fallin on Tax Policy
Says 'proposal will adversely harm Oklahoma's small businesses and families'
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Oklahoma City- Lt. Governor Todd Lamb...
SH-20 improvements in Rogers County to be discussed Feb. 23
SH-20 improvements in Rogers County to be discussed Feb. 23
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23 in Claremore to discuss proposed improvements for a segment of SH-20.
Currently, SH-20 is routed through downtown...
02/15/2017
Gov. Fallin Lifts Burn Ban
OKLAHOMA CITY - Due to significant rainfall that moved across the state, Governor Mary Fallin today signed an executive proclamation removing a burn ban she ordered for 53 counties. The governor issued the burn ban on Friday because of extreme dry and weather conditions;