Oklahoma Forestry Services participates in smoke exposure study
Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) firefighters are doing
their part to help make wildland firefighters breathe easier in the future.
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OFS firefighters recently volunteered to participate in a
smoke exposure study that is based out of the U.S. Forest Service's...
02/03/2016
The Hill: State AGs bullish about challenge to 'unlawful' Obama climate rule
By Timothy Cama - 02/03/16 10:58 AM EST
The state attorneys general leading the court fight against President Obama’s landmark climate change rule say they are optimistic that their unusual legal strategy will work.
While admitting that...
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-2-1
Oklahoma celebrates CareerTech Education Month in February; HOSA officers tour Tinker Air Force Base; Autry Tech SkillsUSA chapter challenging themselves and others; CareerTech state director meets with military representatives; ODCTE opens dialogue on CareerTech agriculture...
Learn about pecan management at OSU course beginning March 8
STILLWATER, Okla. If you have an interest in learning more about pecans and what it takes to grow them, mark your calendar for the 2016 Fundamentals of Pecan Management course offered by Oklahoma State University.
02/02/2016
My Priorities for the 2016 Legislative Session
As February begins, so too does another legislative session in Oklahoma. This year I had the honor of giving my sixth State of the State address, delivering my executive budget and outlining an agenda for forward progress and economic growth.
These are the topics I...
02/02/2016
McAlester Date Added To Pre-Retirement Seminar Schedule
We have added another OPERS?? Pre-Retirement Seminar to the 2016 schedule. OPERS will be in McAlester on Thursday, March 24, 2016. This is in addition to seventeen previously scheduled seminars in the following cities Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Enid, Lawton, Woodward, and...
02/01/2016
Attorney General Pruitt Charges Counselor with Medicaid Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Monday announced Medicaid fraud charges against a licensed professional counselor from Hugo.
Adeline Youngblood, 36, worked as an LPC in southeastern Oklahoma when she billed for treatment sessions that never...
Gov. Fallin Delivers 2016 State of the State Address
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today delivered the annual State of the State Address in front of a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature. In it, Fallin focused on the urgent need to improve the state's budgeting process to ensure that legislators can...
02/01/2016
Communities Build a Blue Ribbon Tree for Kids to Help Prevent Child Abuse
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) along with various community organizations are working together to build a “Blue Ribbon Tree” state. Blue Ribbon Trees will be blossoming throughout Oklahoma communities in April, which is National Child Abuse...
02/01/2016
Tool available to help wheat producers make decisions
STILLWATER, Okla. Timing is everything when trying to get as much bang for your buck as possible in the wheat fields. Wheat producers in Oklahoma have historically circled March 15 on their calendars to remember to pull cattle from the fields.
01/29/2016
Kingfisher County Woman Sentenced in Caretaker Abuse Case
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former Hennessey nursing home aide pleaded no contest to charges brought by Attorney General Scott Pruitt.
Carla Jean Hill, 51, of Waukomis, worked at Hennessey Manor Nursing Home as a long-term care aide and certified medication aide when she...
01/29/2016
State of Oklahoma Requests Major Disaster Declaration for December Storm
OKLAHOMA CITY -- ?? Governor Mary Fallin today announced the state of Oklahoma has requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government related to the winter storm, ice, sleet and flooding that began Dec. 26.
Fallin requested individual...
Error Found on Some Oklahoma Driver Licenses, ID Cards
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has announced that an error has been found on some Oklahoma driver licenses and identification cards. The holographic security emblem that should appear on the front of each individual license or card may, in some instances, appear on...
01/28/2016
AG Pruitt Seeks Nominees for Ninth Annual Brad Edwards Consumer Champion Award
Nominations Due by February 15
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt and the Consumer Protection Unit of the Attorney General’s Office are seeking nominees for the 2016 Brad Edwards Consumer Champion Award .
For 25 years, Brad...
01/28/2016
Gov. Fallin Approves Transfer of Emergency Funds to Aid Oklahoma's Earthquake Response
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin announced today she has approved the use of nearly $1.4 million from the state emergency fund to bolster the efforts of earthquake regulators and researchers in Oklahoma.
The funds will be directed to the Oklahoma Corporation...
01/28/2016
Making waste products more powerful at OSU
STILLWATER, Okla. Turning what is widely considered waste into valuable resources is a priority for Oklahoma State University's BioBased Products and Energy Center.