Gov. Mary Fallin Authorizes Transfer of Emergency Funds for Flood Control Repairs
OKLAHOMA CITY'Governor Mary Fallin today approved the transfer of $1.8 million from the state emergency fund so Oklahoma could qualify for federal funds needed to repair flood control structures damaged last year.
'These structures are absolutely vital to protect...
01/12/2016
Make a PACT to Prevent Birth Defects
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Nearly every four minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect in the U.S. That means birth defects affect one in every 33 babies born. Birth defects are the most common cause of death in the first year of life and the...
01/12/2016
Oklahoma Licenses 26 Captive Insurers in 2015
OKLAHOMA CITY ' 2015 marked another strong year of growth for Oklahoma's captive insurance industry. Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak has fought for regulatory and legislative reforms in recent years to welcome this growth.
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'The success...
Treasurer Miller Prepares for Unclaimed Property Battle
OKLAHOMA CITY ' State Treasurer Ken Miller is preparing for battle in the coming legislative session against special interest groups who are attempting to cripple the state's unclaimed property program.
'We expect the unclaimed property program to again...
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-1-4
CareerTech programs embedded within K-12 schools; DECA program providing qualified employees; accreditation training planned this spring; spring CareerTech educator lottery scholarship applications open Monday; useful links and my schedule for the week.
01/07/2016
Gross Receipts to the Treasury Shrink During 2015
Charts and graphs
OKLAHOMA CITY '?? Gross Receipts to the Treasury during the 2015 calendar year are less than the prior calendar year, the first time that has happened since the end of the Great Recession in 2009, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today....
01/07/2016
Sullivan named to senior post at ODOT
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Jan. 7, 2016
PR# 16-002
Sullivan named to senior post at ODOT
A longtime state engineer was named to a senior position at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Monday. Dawn Sullivan, of Norman, was appointed ODOT's Director of...
Oklahoma AG Scott Pruitt Comments on President's Executive Action on Guns
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt released the following statement concerning the President’s executive actions on guns:
“As the state’s chief legal officer, I am concerned about public safety and strongly support efforts to reduce...
01/05/2016
Keeping Oklahoma's Momentum Moving Forward
The New Year has arrived, which means many Oklahomans have made resolutions and personal goals for themselves for 2016. Include me among them.
I'm working on goals for the upcoming legislative session, and in next month's column I'll outline some of my plans...
01/05/2016
2016 Pre-Retirement Seminar Schedule
Start planning your retirement with an OPERS Pre-Retirement Seminar . Seventeen seminars are scheduled between January and June of 2016. ??Seminars will be held in the following cities Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Enid, Lawton, Woodward, and Ardmore. Pre-Retirement Seminars are...
01/04/2016
Cleveland County Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement Charges Brought by AG's Office
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Cleveland County man pleaded guilty to six felony counts including embezzlement on Monday following charges by Attorney General Scott Pruitt.
Stephan Edgar Cook, 42, while operating Cabanas Plus, was contracted to install in-ground swimming...
01/04/2016
The Oklahoman Editorial: Closing State Pension Gaps Is Sound Public Policy
By The Oklahoman Editorial Board
Published: January 4, 2016
'I know you're not going to be happy.'
This is the message Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has relayed to union leaders recently about his efforts to reduce the state's $50 billion gap between...