Attorney General Pruitt Praises Victory in "Sue-and-Settle" Lawsuit
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Friday released the following statement in response to the Obama administration’s recent decision to abandon its efforts to list the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species.
“The Obama...
05/20/2016
Attorney General Pruitt Files Neglect, Abuse and Exploitation Charges
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced Friday multiple charges filed by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Attorney General’s Office against residents from Catoosa, Midwest City and Hugo.
Jaclyn Lorene Wofford, 32, of Catoosa,...
TEEM: New Skills, New Opportunity
CareerTech's skills centers and TEEM, a nonprofit education and employment ministry, are giving former offenders second chances.
05/20/2016
Gov. Mary Fallin Issues Executive Order Addressing Oklahoma's Feral Hog Problem
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued an executive order directing the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) to streamline the issuance of permits to exterminate feral hogs on private land.
She said her order will allow safe and...
05/20/2016
Gov. Fallin Vetoes Unconstitutional Anti-Abortion Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin, who has a long history of championing and signing pro-life and pro-family legislation, today vetoed a measure that would have banned abortion in the state because the bill was vague and would not withstand a criminal constitutional...
05/20/2016
Make a Healthy Splash: Share the Fun, Not the Germs
Think Healthy. Swim Healthy. Be Healthy.
It’s the time of year to beat the heat by visiting lakes, rivers, pools and splash pads. As Oklahomans gear up for a summer of fun in the water, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages everyone to...
AG Pruitt Announces Conclusion of MCGJ Investigation of DOC, Execution Protocol
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced Thursday the Fifteenth Multicounty Grand Jury has concluded its investigation of Department of Corrections and the state’s execution protocol.
Attorney General Pruitt released the following...
Settlement Creates Opportunity to Sell Land at Lake Texoma for Hotel Development
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin said today the settlement negotiated by Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO) with Pointe Vista Development LLC clears the way to sell 50 premier acres overlooking the historic Roosevelt Bridge spanning Lake Texoma for development...
05/19/2016
Gov. Fallin Statement on the Grand Jury Report on Oklahoma's Execution Protocol
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued this statement on the report of the multicounty grand jury looking into the state of Oklahoma's execution procedures:
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'??I want to thank Attorney General Scott Pruitt, his staff and the grand jurors for...
05/19/2016
Signals to alleviate traffic woes until construction at I-35 and Waterloo Rd.
Red, yellow and green are about to become the three favorite colors of those who regularly travel Waterloo Rd. to access I-35.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation plans to install temporary traffic signals on Waterloo Rd. at the I-35 interchange just north of...
05/19/2016
Two ODOT Division One employees recognized for good performance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2016
PR# 16-024
Two employees with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Division One were recently recognized for their exemplary performance and service to the agency in eastern Oklahoma.
Tina Cassady was recognized...
ODOT Statement on the Death of Jarrell Gray
Jarrell Gray, Transportation Superintendent I in Delaware County for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, was tragically killed the morning of May 18, 2016.
T he department is deeply saddened by this work zone tragedy, which is felt by each of his 2,400...
05/17/2016
OK AG Scott Pruitt, Colleagues Seek Clarification on 'Significant Guidance Letter'
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt released a letter that was sent to the Department of Education and Department of Justice Tuesday morning. Pruitt joined with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey...
05/17/2016
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-5-16
CareerTech assisting individuals preparing to leave military service; TechCAP registration open; Tecumseh agricultural education teacher to receive 2016 Maurice Walraven Award; Girls Coding will challenge students, teachers and promote nontraditional careers; Oklahoma...
05/17/2016
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-4-25
Metro Tech receives Community Impact Award; CareerTech launching new email communications system; Oklahoma FFA members receive National FFA Foundation scholarships; BMITE students win state workplace safety video awards; record number of honor graduates attend KTC-Idabel;...