Treasurer Miller applauds passage of PATH Act of 2015
Federal legislation enhances and improves 529 college savings plans for American families
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Parents and grandparents who are using the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan to prepare or pay for their loved ones' college education can now...
01/02/2016
Red River Crops Conference Jan. 20-21 in Altus, Oklahoma
ALTUS, Okla. Oklahoma and Texas agricultural producers and others interested in learning the latest information about best crop production practices for the Red River region should register now to attend the Jan. 20-21 Red River Crops Conference in Altus.
01/02/2016
A Bright Future Starts Here - 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Published
We are pleased to announce the most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) for the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and Uniform Retirement System for Justices and Judges (URSJJ), entitled A Bright Future Starts Here , have been published and...
12/31/2015
Oklahoma Insurance Department Offers Assistance to Those Impacted by Severe Weather
OKLAHOMA CITY ' The Oklahoma Insurance Department can help Oklahomans with questions about severe weather-related insurance claims. The free help is available by calling 1-800-522-0071.
'Right now we know Oklahomans are still dealing with the aftermaths of...
12/29/2015
Major Disaster Declaration Approved for November Storm
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state's request for disaster assistance for 18 counties related to the winter storm that began after Thanksgiving.
The approval means...
12/29/2015
My Tree
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by National Association of State Foresters
Project Tells The Story Of How Trees Improve Air And Water, Quality Of Life
??2015 was an exciting year for urban and community forestry!
Among the highlights for NASF include the launch of a??new campaign to...
12/28/2015
Gov. Fallin Extends State of Emergency Due to Winter Storms, Heavy Rains
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today extended a state of emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties due to the winter storm and flooding that continues to impact the state.
Nearly 200,000 homes were still without power Monday afternoon as a result of another...
12/28/2015
OSDH Provides Tips to Avoid Injury and Illness During a Power Outage
The recent storms in the state have left a significant number of Oklahomans without power. Currently, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reports more than 50 storm-related injuries, including nine due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and reminds those affected...
12/28/2015
Mullican named ODOT Division One Employee of the Quarter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 28, 2015
PR# 15-052
Oklahoma Department of Transportation worker Leon Mullican was recently honored as Division One Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2015. The award recognizes hard work and is given to dedicated ODOT...
Gov. Fallin Christmas Statement
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement wishing Oklahomans a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season
12/23/2015
Director's Weekly Memo 2015-12-21
NACIQI approves continued accreditation; two CareerTech courses added in computer science and computer technology; CareerTech's proven successes in 2015 will narrow the workforce gap; electric cooperative gives thanks to Caddo Kiowa Technology Center; CareerTech student...
12/23/2015
Gov. Fallin Appoints Michelle Stephens to TSET Fund Oversight Board
OKLAHOMA CITY '??Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of L. Michelle Stephens to the board of directors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Fund. Stephens, of Weatherford, will succeed Lisa Nowlin and serve the remainder of a seven-year term that...
12/23/2015
2016 Pre-Retirement Seminar Schedule
Start planning your retirement with one of OPERS??Pre-Retirement Seminars. 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...
OSDH Outlines Healthy Initiatives for the New Year
With the beginning of a new year approaching, the Oklahoma State Health Department (OSDH) would like to encourage Oklahomans to choose healthy initiatives that can be taken on for 2016. A nationwide poll for 2015 saw Americans choosing a healthier lifestyle in three of the...
12/22/2015
Ringing in a new hotline, interactive map for highway conditions in Oklahoma
PR# 15-051
For Immediate Release
Ringing in a new hotline, interactive map for highway conditions in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is unwrapping two new ways to communicate highway conditions and closures to the public...