ICYMI: Inhofe Praises Senate Passage of WRDA, Highlights Victories for Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, D.C. ' U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, praised the Senate passage of the?? Water Resources Development Act?? (WRDA)?? of 2016 , which passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 95 to 3??and...
09/15/2016
Gov. Fallin Names Jordan Russell to Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commission
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced she has appointed Jordan Russell to the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission.
Russell, of Oklahoma City, will succeed Dr. LeRoy Young, whose resignation from the commission takes effect Oct. 3....
09/15/2016
Prematurity Remains a Leading Cause of Infant Deaths in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) officially recognizes September as Infant Mortality Awareness Month and remains committed to continually highlight the improvements made in lowering Oklahoma’s infant mortality rate (IMR).
IMR is defined as the number of...
09/15/2016
Woodland Management Workshop slated Sept. 24
STILLWATER, Okla. Grasslands and prairie are typically thought of when considering Oklahoma landscapes. However, woodland and forest owners' minds may go in a different direction.
Mumps Outbreak Confirmed in Garfield County
Four cases of mumps have been confirmed this week in Garfield County, and at least 34 more suspected cases are under investigation after students in two Enid Public Schools exhibited...
Role of international trade looms larger for cattle and beef markets
STILLWATER, Okla. Increased U.S. beef production and lower cattle prices are reversing the trend of recent years, where beef exports decreased as record high prices rationed demand in both domestic and international markets.
09/14/2016
4-H'er overcomes obstacles in the show ring and in life
STILLWATER, Okla. Shelby Frost has an infectious laugh and a smile that will light up a room. But when she is in the show ring with her sheep, she is all business and ready to face any obstacle head on.
09/14/2016
Rural Economic Outlook Conference set for Oct. 21 at OSU
STILLWATER, Okla. Insights about trends and expectations regarding agriculture and rural economies will be the focus of the Rural Economic Outlook Conference taking place Oct. 21 on Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus.
09/13/2016
Gov. Fallin Announces Oklahoma Veterans Pilot Program
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced the official kickoff of the Oklahoma Veterans Pilot Program, a private/public initiative to develop a comprehensive healthcare access and delivery system for the state's veterans.
The program will also design...
09/13/2016
Commissioner Doak Clarifies Moratoriums on Earthquake Insurance
OKLAHOMA CITY 'Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak wants to alleviate concerns about six-month moratoriums on purchasing earthquake insurance. The concerns were raised after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Pawnee on Sept. 3. A moratorium is a temporary suspension...
09/13/2016
Oklahoma wheat and canola producers should check their crop often for fall armyworms
STILLWATER Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state wheat and canola growers scout their crop regularly for the presence of fall armyworms, including those planting wheat early who plan to use it as forage.
09/13/2016
State Regents Earmark $2.3 Million to Restore Concurrent Enrollment Funding
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have earmarked a portion of surplus FY 2016 funds to restore funding to the concurrent enrollment program, an important component of Oklahoma's nationally recognized Complete College America strategic plan.
09/13/2016
Treasurer Miller Elected President of National Association of State Treasurers
SEATTLE, WA ' The National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) elected Oklahoma State Treasurer Ken Miller as its 2017 president during the association's annual conference currently underway in Seattle. Elected by acclamation late yesterday, Miller is the first...
09/12/2016
State Emergency Medical Service Adopts New Rules
For Release: September 12, 2016
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) recently updated the rules for emergency medical service (EMS) personnel and agencies. The rules went into effect Sept. 11 and will help ensure Oklahomans receive quality time-sensitive...
09/12/2016
It is time to start acclimating your plants to the indoors
STILLWATER, Okla. While many gardeners have flower beds full of colorful blooms throughout the summer, other gardeners prefer to populate their outdoor space with pots of various plants.
09/12/2016
Five Reasons to Make Time for Reading
According to recent research, 44% of American adults do not read a book in a year1. These statistics are startling, particularly with so much other research touting the many benefits of reading. Below are five reasons why you should pick up a book or newspaper, or browse a...
09/12/2016
Media invited to attend Construction Career Day Friday, Sept. 16
The media is invited to attend Construction Career Day this Friday, hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division and industry partners.
This year’s Construction Career Day, called “Tools to Build Your Future” offers hands-on...