Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in the country
STILLWATER, Okla. For some people, being hungry simply means it has been a few hours since their last meal. Unfortunately, many Oklahomans struggle with hunger every single day.
Conversation about Providing Children with Needed Educational Options to Continue
OKLAHOMA CITY ' House Speaker Jeff Hickman and Senate President Pro-Tempore Brian Bingman announced neither the House nor Senate will be voting on separate measures today that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). The leaders resolved to continue working on the...
Nutrition program helps Oklahomans get healthier
STILLWATER, Okla. Even as the nation celebrates National Nutrition Month in March, it is a well known fact the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle requires a daily commitment.
Heath Sanders named new OSU Cooperative Extension area agronomist
DUNCAN, Okla. Heath Sanders, a crop professional known to many Oklahoma producers, will be assisting farmers, ranchers and others as an Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service area agronomist for the southwest district beginning March 28.
03/09/2016
State Regents Recognize Institution, Business Partnerships
Twenty-eight business and higher education partnerships throughout the state were recognized yesterday as innovative collaborations that further the education of Oklahoma's workforce.
OSDH Addresses Budget Cuts in State Board of Health Meeting
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has presented a budget reduction plan to the State Board of Health for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2016 and to prepare for reductions in Fiscal Year 2017. OSDH has received a 25% reduction in state...
03/08/2016
New Free Tool Helps Recover More Than $500,000 for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY ' More than half a million dollars has been returned to Oklahomans in just under a year with the Oklahoma Insurance Department's Lost Life Policy Locator Service. The free tool helps people find a life insurance policy or annuity contract left by a...
Online prescribed fire training offers many benefits
STILLWATER, Okla. Nearly 400 people representing private landowners, federal agencies, state agencies, universities, nongovernmental agencies, tribes and fire departments are taking advantage of a program offered by Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension.
03/08/2016
Q&A Document: RFP for Financial Auditing Services
The question and answer document for the OPERS Financial Auditing Services request for proposal is now available. Click here to download this document.
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03/07/2016
Gov. Fallin Proposes Rainy Day Fund Withdrawal for Schools and Prisons
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today proposed using the state's savings account, the Rainy Day Fund, to partially offset last week's deepened budget cuts to common education and prisons.
The governor suggested using $51 million for public schools and $21...
03/07/2016
Gov. Fallin Signs First Bill of 2016 Legislative Session
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today signed the first bill of the 2016 legislative session, a measure that moves the Will Rogers Memorial Commission under the control of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Senate Bill (SB) 1570 goes into effect immediately...