Gov. Fallin Statement on the Resignation of Health Care Authority CEO Nico Gomez
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued this statement on the resignation of Oklahoma Health Care Authority Chief Executive Officer Nico Gomez:
'Nico has been an inspirational leader who strived to make a positive difference for many of our most...
08/29/2016
International Overdose Awareness Day Observed Aug. 31
Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is asking Oklahomans to wear silver to show support of International Overdose Awareness Day, Wednesday Aug. 31. Prescription drug abuse is Oklahoma’s largest drug problem, and this day aims to raise awareness of overdoses and...
08/29/2016
State Representative to Receive Public Health Innovator Award
Representative Doug Cox is set to receive the Public Health Innovator Award on Wednesday, August 31 at the Oklahoma Turning Point Conference and Policy Day in Norman. Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Commissioner, Dr. Terry Cline will present this award to Cox in...
FY 2016 Annual Statements
OPERS annual statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, will be going out in the mail to active members within the next few days. These statements include the amount of accumulated contributions paid into the OPERS defined benefit plan by active members, contribution...
08/25/2016
Attorney General Pruitt Submits Ballot Title for State Question 788
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Thursday submitted the ballot title for State Question 788, a measure that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in Oklahoma.
“I commend the attorneys in my office for their diligent work to...
AG Scott Pruitt Announces Workers' Comp, Insurance Charges
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Wednesday announced criminal charges against three individuals:
Robert Brandon Page , 40, of Muskogee, is charged with one felony count of workers’ compensation fraud. While working at Superior Linen...
08/24/2016
Gov. Fallin Announces Tillman County Added to Disaster Declaration for June Flooding
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state of Oklahoma's request for public assistance for Tillman County to help with expenses related to flooding and severe storms that began June 11....
08/24/2016
Community Health Champions Recognized at Oklahoma Turning Point Conference
For Release: August 24, 2016 – Corey Robertson, Office of Communications – (405) 271-5601
Six Community Health Champion Awards will be presented during the annual Oklahoma Turning Point Conference and Policy Day hosted by the Oklahoma Turning Point...
08/24/2016
Owasso Couple Charged with Exploiting World War II Veteran
OKLAHOMA CITY ' An Owasso couple is charged with exploitation of an elderly person for fraudulently taking over an 89-year-old man's financial affairs. Former insurance agents Sterling Messer, 78, and Billie Messer, 60, cashed $15,189 worth of checks from the victim's...
08/24/2016
Football and agriculture
STILLWATER, Okla. Imagine football without agriculture. Not that difficult, right? Well, wait a minute. Not so fast'
08/24/2016
Department of Public Safety announces potential employee furloughs
The Department of Public Safety has confirmed that the agency is considering furloughing State Troopers and DPS employees across Oklahoma after losing several million dollars in budget cuts the last two years. This will adversely affect the Department’s core...
08/24/2016
$26.3 Million in Tobacco Trust Earnings Certified
OKLAHOMA CITY ' The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Board of Investors has preliminarily certified $26.3 million in earnings for use in the coming year to fund prevention and reduction of tobacco use and other health issues, State Treasurer Ken Miller...
08/23/2016
AG Pruitt Approves Sales and Consumption for Brewers
Issues Official Opinion on SB424
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Tuesday announced his office has reviewed SB 424 and has issued an official opinion at the request of the Oklahoma ABLE Commission:
“As promised, my office has...
08/23/2016
AG's Safe Oklahoma Grant Program Seeks Applicants
Law enforcement application deadline is September 9
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced Tuesday the second application period for the 2016 Safe Oklahoma Grant Program is now open, encouraging Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to apply for...
08/23/2016
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-8-22
Continuing Teacher Academy set for Sept. 14; FCCLA students receive awards at national conference; Central Tech grad a top 10 finalist in national truck driving contest; Bob Funk recognized as ACTE 2017 Business Leader of the Year; useful links; and CareerTech events.
08/23/2016
Gov. Fallin Statement on One-Year Anniversary of the Slaying of Mark Costello
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the killing of former Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello:
'My thoughts and prayers go out today to the family and friends of Mark Costello,...