Attorney General Pruitt Commends U.S. Judge's Decision to Halt Overtime Rule
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt released the following statement in response to a federal judge’s decision to grant a nationwide preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rule:
“This decision is...
11/23/2016
Gov. Mary Fallin Statement on Thanksgiving
November 23, 2016
Governor Mary Fallin Statement on Thanksgiving
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on Thanksgiving:
'The Thanksgiving after a presidential election is a good time to...
11/23/2016
Gov. Fallin, Sup't. Hofmeister to Host Students for Christmas Tree Lighting
OKLAHOMA CITY ''?Governor Mary Fallin and Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister will be joined next week by schoolchildren from across the state for the lighting of the Capitol Christmas tree.
The lighting ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 p.m....
11/23/2016
Life lessons in the woods
STILLWATER, Okla. He plays soccer, basketball and baseball. He's not a bad golfer and takes pride in being tough to tackle on the football field.
11/22/2016
Keep Foodborne Illness Off the Holiday Menu
For Release: Nov. 22, 2016 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
The holiday season brings friends, family and lots of good food. From cooking the turkey to homemade pies, it is easy to forget safe food handling practices during the hustle and...
11/22/2016
Commissioner Doak to Take Part in OHP Ride-Alongs Over Thanksgiving Holiday
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak will ride-along with Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers to raise awareness of highway safety laws. Commissioner Doak wants to make sure drivers are moving over for emergency vehicles, maintaining liability...
11/22/2016
By the Numbers - FY 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Published
We are pleased to announce the most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) for the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and Uniform Retirement System for Justices and Judges (URSJJ), entitled By the Numbers, have been published and are available...
11/21/2016
Gov. Fallin Statement on the Death of Larry Derryberry
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued this statement on the death of former Oklahoma Attorney General Larry Derryberry:
'Larry Derryberry was an extraordinarily kind and intelligent man, who dedicated his life to the people of Oklahoma. His...
11/21/2016
Oklahoma Mourns the Loss of Former Attorney General Larry Derryberry
OKLAHOMA CITY ' The Oklahoma Insurance Department is mourning the loss of Larry Derryberry. The former Attorney General passed away Saturday. In Derryberry's honor, Gov. Mary Fallin has ordered all U.S. and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff...
11/21/2016
Add a splash of holiday color with poinsettias
STILLWATER, Okla. For many people, once the Thanksgiving dishes are washed and the leftover turkey and dressing safely are safely stored in the refrigerator, it is time to break out the Christmas decorations.
11/21/2016
OSU Meat Judging Team wins another National Championship
STILLWATER, Okla. The headline may be similar, but some of the names are different. Oklahoma State University's Meat Judging Team recently won the National Championship, again. That makes 18, for anyone counting.
11/21/2016
James recognized as ODOT Division One Employee of the Quarter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2016
PR# 16-055
Oklahoma Department of Transportation employee Neal James was recently recognized for his performance and service to the agency in eastern Oklahoma. James was honored as Division One’s...
11/20/2016
Attorney General Pruitt Remembers Former Oklahoma AG Larry Derryberry
OKLAHOMA CITY - Attorney General Scott Pruitt released the following statement regarding the passing of former Oklahoma Attorney General Larry Derryberry:
"I'm saddened to learn of the passing of former Oklahoma Attorney General and my friend, Larry...
11/18/2016
OSU professor named USDA National Teaching Award winner
STILLWATER, Okla. Bailey Norwood does more than teach classes at Oklahoma State University. He equips his students with the ability to master a few simple concepts that will help them understand a complex world.
11/18/2016
OPERS Issues RFP for Investment Consulting Services
The Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) is soliciting proposals from investment consulting firms to provide investment and financial consulting services on a contractual basis. Click here for more information.
30 Days Left to Get Free Medicare Enrollment Help
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Medicare beneficiaries have 30 days to review and change their Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans for 2017. The Oklahoma Insurance Department's Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) and its partner agencies are offering free, unbiased help during...
11/17/2016
Many benefits to leasing private land to hunters
STILLWATER, Okla. Leasing land for recreational hunting can provide Oklahoma landowners will a little extra cash in their pocket, labor resources for their land, perhaps a few new friends and a reduction in trespassing.
11/17/2016
Bucks finding themselves in rut
STILLWATER, Okla. Don't tell Walt Disney, but it is no accident deer hunting season is in the fall in Oklahoma.