AG Pruitt Successfully Defends Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship Case
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship program, overturning a district court ruling that held that the program violated Oklahoma's Constitution.
The Lindsey Nicole Henry Act established a scholarship...
OERB Research Grant to Modernize Wastewater Reporting System
Funding will be used to purchase new system to better collect, analyze data
OKLAHOMA CITY '??Governor Mary Fallin's Coordinating Council on Seismic Activity today announced a research grant from the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) that will create a new...
02/16/2016
OSU animal science unveils new state-of-the-art equine center
STILLWATER, Okla. If television's iconic Mr. Ed the talking horse were present, he would be giving major props to several key benefactors of Oklahoma State University's new Charles and Linda Cline Equine Teaching Center.
02/16/2016
Extreme Fire Danger Present Across Oklahoma
Oklahoma Forestry Services is alerting the public of extreme fire danger that is present across most of Oklahoma.
'The conditions predicted this week have the potential for extreme wildfire behavior,' said George Geissler, Oklahoma State Forester. 'We are urging...
02/15/2016
The Oklahoman: Archbishop Calls for Education Savings Accounts
By Rick Green February 13, 2016
Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul S. Coakley would like the state to pick up part of the tab for parents who want to switch their children from public to private school.??
"The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and I personally...
CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Pruitt Cautions Oklahomans of Latest Phone Scam
Callers claim to represent utility companies
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt issued a consumer alert on Friday, following concerns that Oklahomans are receiving scam phone calls from people claiming they represent utility companies....
02/12/2016
Gov. Fallin Presents Spotlight for Academic Achievement Award to Sapulpa School
SAPULPA ' Governor Mary Fallin today recognized the teachers, staff, students and parents at Sapulpa's Holmes Park Elementary School for their efforts to improve the school's grade in Oklahoma's A-F School Report Card.
Holmes Park, which has improved its...
OSU introduces new hard white wheat variety
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma producers interested in taking advantage of a robust hard white wheat market will be in an excellent position to do so with the release of Stardust, a new variety developed by the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and...
02/11/2016
AG Pruitt Files Lawsuit Against New Jersey Company for Scamming Oklahoma Businesses
Attorney General Scott Pruitt filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a web-based company in New Jersey for scamming more than 100 Oklahoma businesses.
According to the filing, Electronic Media Marketing Group, Inc., doing business as GeneralYellowPages.com, deceived...
02/11/2016
AG's Office Wins Court Challenge of Abortion Law
Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Thursday said his office has prevailed in a court challenge of an Oklahoma abortion regulation. Senate Bill 1848 requires at least one physician who has admitting privileges at a local hospital be on the premises of an abortion facility...
02/11/2016
Gov. Fallin Appoints James Denton to Incentive Evaluation Commission
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin announced today she is appointing James Denton to the Incentive Evaluation Commission.
Denton, of Edmond, is the governor's representative to the eight-member commission. He is an auditor employed by a private auditing firm,...
02/11/2016
Aid Denied to Individuals, Business Owners in 9 Counties
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin was notified today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had denied the state's request for assistance for individuals and business owners affected by winter storm, ice, sleet and flooding that began Dec. 26.
The...
Premier canola event set for Feb. 18 in Enid
ENID, Okla. Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production should register now to attend the Feb. 18 Canola College in Enid.
02/11/2016
There is light at the end of the tunnel after wildfires
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahomans continue to be reminded of the devastation that can come with wildfire. While homes, structures and livestock can be lost, landowners who rely on grasslands, shrublands and forests as an enterprise are left trying to figure out how to recover...