AG Pruitt Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt is once again recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with several events scheduled throughout the month to raise awareness about domestic violence prevention.
The 9 th Annual Domestic Violence...
10/06/2016
AG Pruitt Awards New Round of Grants to Law Enforcement Agencies Across the State
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Thursday announced the latest round of Safe Oklahoma Grant awards given to law enforcement agencies across Oklahoma.
The recipients of this latest round of the Attorney General’s Safe Oklahoma Grants are...
State Gross Receipts to the Treasury Fall in September
Charts and graphs
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Gross Receipts to the Treasury in September fell by almost 10 percent compared to the same month of the prior year, continuing a 19-month contraction in the broad measure of state economic activity, State Treasurer Ken...
10/06/2016
SH-39 project near Lexington in Cleveland County continues through fall 2017
Drivers can expect lane shifts and a reduced speed limit on SH-39 between 96th St. and 156th St., east of Lexington in Cleveland County for a project to resurface and add paved shoulders to the highway.
SH-39 will remain open to traffic during construction, which is...
October is Quit Month in Oklahoma
SmokingisNotOK Campaign will inform Oklahomans about the importance of smoking cessation
OKLAHOMA CITY ' The Oklahoma Insurance Department, along with the American Cancer Action Network and the American Lung Association, will partner with numerous local...
Attorney General Pruitt Charges OKC Contractor with Embezzlement
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Tuesday filed embezzlement charges against an Oklahoma City contractor for failing to install a safe room, allegedly using the money for other purposes instead.
After receiving a complaint through the Attorney...
10/04/2016
Gov. Fallin Applauds UCO for Earning National Recognition for Student Engagement
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today complimented the administration of the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) being nationally recognized for helping their students connect with each other, their community and the world around them.
The Edmond...
10/04/2016
Oklahomans Brace for Skyrocketing Increases on ACA Marketplace
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Health insurance premiums will likely increase by an average of 76 percent for Oklahomans who buy individual coverage through the Affordable Care Act's marketplace. The increases for individual market plans range from 58 percent to 96 percent....
10/04/2016
Earthworms are not always good for the soil
STILLWATER, Okla. They are everywhere. People use them as fishing bait. Others toss them in their gardens to help aerate the soil. They also can be used in compost piles.
10/04/2016
Phones are Temporarily Down
The OPERS phone system is experiencing technical difficulties at this time. Inbound calls are not coming through. We apologize for this inconvenience. You may email us with questions at info@opers.ok.gov.??
10/03/2016
The Oklahoman: Oklahoma, other states in worthwhile fight against CPP
By The Oklahoman Editorial Board
"...[T]he court battle over the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan overreach is a fight worth having. Whether or not it's the last stand on the separation of powers (as one commentary termed it), a legal challenge joined...
10/03/2016
Shawnee Manufacturing Strong
Education and industry have partnered to create a workforce to support more than 70 diverse manufacturers in the Shawnee area.
10/03/2016
Mineral feeding protocols key for beef cows on lush forage
STILLWATER, Okla. Cattle producers looking to use forage as cheap winter feed for their beef cows need to practice sound mineral feeding protocols to reduce the risk of grass tetany next spring.