New crop of white-tailed deer beginning to emerge
STILLWATER, Okla. Most fawns in Oklahoma are about a month old at this point. Typically born in late May or early June, the first few weeks of their lives are fairly secretive.
06/09/2016
OSDH Encourages Planning Ahead to Stay Healthy During International Travel
For Release: June 9, 2016 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
As Oklahomans prepare for international travel for business, leisure, or volunteer activities, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging international travelers...
06/08/2016
AG Pruitt Announces Lengthy Prison Sentence for Fraudster
Sentenced to 18 years after 9 felony convictions
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Tuesday announced an 18-year prison sentence for LaTroy Staglin after he was convicted of 9 felony counts of submitting a false claim for insurance....
06/08/2016
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-6-6
Francis Tuttle machining program student featured in The Journal Record; inaugural Teacher Prep students ready for the future; education agencies partner to streamline paraprofessional instructor training; Latta DECA makes worldwide impact; Oklahoma CareerTech Summer...
06/08/2016
Gov. Fallin Says Oklahoma Benefiting from
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma is receiving a great deal of attention from news stories on last month's filming of part of the "American Ninja Warrior" television show at the state Capitol. The episodes are scheduled to air June 20 and Aug. 1.
Since the show announced...
06/08/2016
Gov. Fallin Says Oklahoma Benefiting from
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma is receiving a great deal of attention from news stories on last month's filming of part of the "American Ninja Warrior" television show at the state Capitol. The episodes are scheduled to air June 20 and Aug. 1.
Since the show announced...
Oklahoma wheat producers hoping for positive harvest season
Lyndel Strain has been farming since 1951 the year he graduated from high school.
A lot has changed in the ensuing 65 years. In fact, some of the implements he used as a child helping his father on the family farm have found second lives as decorative elements in his yard.
Challenging Legislative Session Had Its Bright Spots
This legislative session certainly lived up to its billing as being challenging. Lawmakers faced a $1.3 billion budget gap, the largest budget hole in state history.
I am pleased that lawmakers were able to make targeted spending cuts and free up revenues through tax...
06/07/2016
Index Ranks Oklahoma 5th for Economic Performance, 10th for Economic Outlook
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today said Oklahoma's improved rankings in an economic competitiveness index are proof that its business-friendly policies are working.
Oklahoma ranked as the 10th best overall state economic outlook (up from 16th in 2015) and...
06/07/2016
Commissioner Doak Declares Earthquake Insurance Market Noncompetitive
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Commissioner John D. Doak informed insurance companies that sell earthquake policies in Oklahoma that the earthquake insurance market is noncompetitive. The order will change the way insurers file their rates with the Oklahoma Insurance Department...
06/06/2016
May Gross Receipts to the Treasury Hit Six-Year Low
Charts and graphs
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma's monthly Gross Receipts to the Treasury report indicates continued contraction in the state economy as collections are the lowest May total in six years, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today....
06/03/2016
Oklahoma City, Tulsa in Top Ten Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced that two Oklahoma cities are among the 10 best in the nation for Hispanic entrepreneurs.
WalletHub??recently released its 2016 Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs, ranking the 150 most populous cities in the...
06/03/2016
Prescription Drug Abuse Threatens Lives of Oklahomans
For Release: June 3, 2016 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
It is no secret that prescription drug abuse is Oklahoma’s largest drug problem, taking a toll on too many Oklahomans and their families. Of the more than 5,300 unintentional...
06/03/2016
US-412 narrows near the US-69 junction in Mayes County June 6
US-412 narrows near the US-69 junction in Mayes County June 6
A $2.7 million bridge rehabilitation project on US-412 just west of the US-69 junction in Mayes County is scheduled to begin Monday, June 6.
Crews from Becco Contractors,...
06/03/2016
SH-82 bridge replacement project starts June 6 near Vinita
The project below is weather permitting:
SH-82 bridge replacement project starts June 6 near Vinita
A $3.7 million bridge replacement project on SH-82 in Craig County is scheduled to begin Monday, June 6. This project will replace the structurally...