AG Pruitt Announces Embezzlement Plea for Contractor
Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced Thursday that Edward Leon Earnest pled guilty to three counts of embezzlement and one count of pattern of criminal offenses.
Earnest, 42, of Oklahoma City, doing business as both State Renovators and Cashion Home Improvements...
06/30/2016
Gov. Fallin Announces Education Appointments
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced the following appointments to education-related boards. Each appointment has been confirmed by the state Senate.
Board of Trustees for Langston University-Oklahoma City and Langston University-Tulsa
Stanley L....
06/30/2016
Multiple State Agencies Sign Data Sharing Agreement to Better Serve Needs of Oklahomans
Several Oklahoma government agencies have collaborated to develop protocols for data sharing with each other in an effort to improve the services they provide. The ability to share data will allow participating agencies to maximize their impact to the public, avoid...
06/30/2016
Oklahoma Market Gardening School to take place in Tulsa
STILLWATER, Okla. In an effort to provide fresh market producers with the most up-to-date information on management, production and marketing techniques, Oklahoma State University is teaming up with the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation to host the fall 2016 Oklahoma Market...
06/30/2016
State Regents Continue to Keep Tuition Affordable
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education today approved moderate increases to tuition and mandatory fees for Oklahoma's 25 public colleges and universities. Tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students will increase an average of 8.4 percent statewide...
06/29/2016
Gov. Fallin Requests Major Disaster Declaration for June Flooding
OKLAHOMA CITY '??Governor Mary Fallin today announced the state of Oklahoma is requesting a major disaster declaration from the federal government related to the severe storms and flooding that began June 11.
Fallin requested individual assistance for homeowners,...
06/29/2016
The incredible, edible hot dog
STILLWATER, Okla. No respectable Fourth of July celebration is complete without hot dogs. You can have burgers and beer and chips and dip, watermelon, pop, vegetables trays and rice crispy treats. But without hot dogs, you're simply not doing it right.
06/28/2016
Gov. Fallin Announces Appointments
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced the following appointments, which have been confirmed by the Senate.
J.M. Davis Memorial Commission
Dr. Keith Ballard, the former superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools, was appointed to replace Donald Hill,...
06/28/2016
OSDH Offers Tips for a Safe Fourth of July
It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – a time with family, friends, fireworks, a backyard barbecue, and maybe a trip to the lake. However, this American holiday is also one of the most dangerous.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) offers the...
06/28/2016
Producers should guard against heat stress in cattle
STILLWATER, Okla. Most areas of Oklahoma experience 70 or more days each year with temperatures that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit, providing ample reason for cattle producers to guard against heat stress in their herds.
06/28/2016
Smith named ODOT Policy and Legislation Administrator
Press Release # 16-033
Montie Smith was promoted to the position of Policy and Legislation Administrator in May 2016 for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. She serves as a liaison with the legislature and reviews proposed bills ensuring ODOTs concerns are...
06/27/2016
AG Pruitt Files Medicaid Fraud Charges in National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Effort
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced Monday multiple Medicaid fraud charges as part of a national health care fraud takedown.
The takedown was a nationwide sweep led by the federal Medicare Fraud Strike Force and resulted in criminal and civil...
06/27/2016
Gov. Fallin Statement on the Passing of Guymon Area Agriculture Producer Jim Draper
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on the passing of Jim Draper, a Guymon area agriculture producer who died Sunday:
'Jim Draper was a leader in agriculture and conservation in the Panhandle. He cared deeply about his state...
06/24/2016
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-6-20
Tulsa Technology Center students take first place in engineering design contest; CareerTech's Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network making a difference for landowners, conservation; register for Summer Conference now; TechCAP registration open; useful links; and CareerTech events.
06/24/2016
Oklahoma Market Gardening School to take place in Tulsa
STILLWATER, Okla. In an effort to provide fresh market producers with the most up-to-date information on management, production and marketing techniques, Oklahoma State University is teaming up with the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation to host the fall 2016 Oklahoma Market...
AG Pruitt Praises SCOTUS Ruling on Immigration Law
Attorney General Scott Pruitt issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling blocking the Obama administration’s executive orders on immigration:
“Today’s ruling is a victory for the rule of law and another major setback...
06/23/2016
Homeless Aircraft Mechanic
A helping hand and guidance gave Porsha Lippincott the assistance she needed to become successful.
06/23/2016
Dairy herds expected to have decreasing effect on U.S beef production
STILLWATER, Okla. Although beef, as a by-product of the dairy industry, rarely exhibits a major influence on dairy industry production decisions, it is important to note that dairy animals contribute a significant portion of total animal slaughter and beef supply.