Gov. Fallin Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Criminal Justice Bills
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today commended the Oklahoma House of Representatives for its bipartisan approval of four bills related to reforms spotlighted in her State of the State address last month.
'These measures address Oklahoma's prison...
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...
Seedling sale coming to Weatherford on March 8
Oklahoma Forestry Services is holding its annual seedling
sales in communities across the state during the month of March. Forestry personnel
will be in Weatherford on Tuesday, Mar. 8 at the Deer Creek
Conservation District Office, 300 S. Broadway, from 9 a.m. 12...
03/04/2016
The Oklahoman Editorial: Repealing Tax Credits Won't Solve Oklahoma Budget Shortfall
By The Oklahoman Editorial Board Published: March 4, 2016
GIVEN Oklahoma's $1.3 billion shortfall, many expected state lawmakers to consider some tax or fee increases this year, along with spending cuts, to fill the budget hole. And members of the Oklahoma...
03/04/2016
Groups, Leaders Endorse Gov. Fallin's Criminal Justice Reform Package
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin's criminal justice reform package was endorsed today by policy groups, business leaders and chambers of commerce from the state's two largest cities.
'These policies are evidence based and driven by consensus among...
03/04/2016
State Board of Health Meets Tuesday
The Oklahoma State Board of Health will meet on Tuesday, March 8, at the Citizen Potawatomi Cultural Heritage Center in Shawnee. An agenda for the meeting follows:
Agenda for the 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Regular Meeting of the Oklahoma State...
Feeder and fed cattle markets returning to normal
STILLWATER, Okla. Producers can be forgiven if they seem to be experiencing a case of d??j?? vu, as feeder and fed cattle prices are currently at about the same levels as in late 2013 after a 26-month rollercoaster ride in the markets.
03/04/2016
Are your bulls ready for breeding season
STILLWATER, Okla. The spring breeding season for cow-calf operations is less than two months away, meaning time is running out for producers who have not assessed their bull battery.
AG Pruitt Charges OKC Man with Workers' Compensation Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Thursday announced workers’ compensation fraud charges against Jason Matthew Fitch of Oklahoma City.
Fitch, 27, a former Oklahoma County employee, filed a workers’ comp complaint for allegedly...
03/03/2016
First Case of Zika Virus Confirmed in Oklahoma Travelers
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has received confirmation that two state residents acquired the Zika virus during international travel. These are the first laboratory confirmed cases of the virus in Oklahoma. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
03/03/2016
Drones interfere with wildfire suppression efforts
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As
wildfire weather conditions are intensifying, Oklahoma Forestry Services is
advising operators of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, to
avoid flying near or over wildfires and putting fire suppression aircraft at
risk.
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'Drone...
03/03/2016
February Gross Receipts to the Treasury Show Continued Contraction
Charts and graphs
OKLAHOMA CITY '?? Monthly Gross Receipts to the Treasury in February continued the trend of falling revenue collections for a 10th consecutive month, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today.
February receipts of $758.5...
03/02/2016
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-2-29
Adult basic education workshops held across the state; ODCTE recognized as a Certified Healthy Business; 16 from Oklahoma attend national Tech Centers That Work Forum Held; CareerTech continues to advance STEM in secondary education; Moore Norman Tech students speak about...
03/02/2016
Gov. Fallin Statement on the Death of Aubrey McClendon
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued this statement on the death of Aubrey McClendon:
'My thoughts and prayers are with Aubrey McClendon's family, friends and colleagues during this very difficult time. Aubrey will be remembered for his innovations...
03/02/2016
National Tornado Summit Focuses on Readiness, Response, Resiliency
OKLAHOMA CITY ' More than 800 insurance professionals, emergency managers and meteorologists learned how to better prepare for severe weather at the 2016 National Tornado Summit. The 5th annual event wrapped up Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
'It is very inspiring...
03/02/2016
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.