Go green with your Christmas tree this year
Give yourself and your family the gift of a real Christmas tree this year. Oklahoma Forestry Services is, once again, encouraging Oklahomans to experience the many benefits of a real tree, including:
R - Recycling opportunities such as making mulch for gardening or...
11/24/2015
Proper Insurance Will Prevent Winter Weather Despair
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is encouraging Oklahomans to prepare for the winter weather season as weather forecasters warn about the possibility of freezing rain and flooding over the holiday weekend.
??
'It's important...
11/23/2015
Directors Weekly Memo 2015-11-23
Oklahoma Hall of Fame posthumously honored Dr. Francis Tuttle; CareerTech safety training making a difference; one TSA chapter kicks off a statewide fundraiser for American Cancer Society; CareerTech STEM; useful links and my schedule for the week.
11/23/2015
OSDH Encourages Preparedness for Winter Weather
As cooler temperatures make their way into the state, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages the public to begin preparation for the upcoming winter weather season. Proper planning can reduce the risk of injury and illness while also ensuring a family is...
Gov. Fallins Feeding Oklahoma Drive Exceeds Goal
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin's sixth annual Feeding Oklahoma Drive, which ran October 1 through 31, exceeded its goal of raising 2 million meals. In total, the drive collected $301,159 in donations and 1,369,113 pounds of food, which will provide 2,598,723...
11/19/2015
Gov. Fallin Calls for Termination of Planned Parenthood Contracts in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin has requested that the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) terminate its contracts with the two Planned Parenthood affiliates operating in the state because of their high rate of billing errors.
Fallin urged OHCA Chief...
Directors Weekly Memo 2015-11-16
CareerTech, Metro Tech co-host law enforcement conference; thank you for joining the #OklaEd Chat; Department exceeds United Way goal; NTHS holds 10th annual State Leadership Conference; 2016 Oklahoma Economic Outlook Conference set; read about CareerTech Champions; useful...
11/18/2015
Gov. Fallin Names Jay Marks to Communications Office
OKLAHOMA CITY'Governor Mary Fallin today announced that Jay Marks, a longtime journalist, has joined her staff as deputy communications director. Marks began his duties this week, joining Communications Director Michael McNutt.
Marks, of Yukon, is a lifelong...
Gov. Fallin Calls on Obama Administration to Suspend Accepting Syrian Refugees
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today urged President Barack Obama to suspend accepting Syrian refugees into the United States in the wake of deadly terror attacks in Paris being linked to the Islamic State.
'The Obama administration needs to assure the...
11/16/2015
Gov. Fallin Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Those Killed in Paris Attacks
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today ordered that all American and Oklahoma flags on state property be flown at half-staff in memory of those killed and injured during the terror attacks in Paris.
The flags are to remain flying at half-staff through 5 p.m....
11/13/2015
The Oklahoman Editorial: Affordable Care Act: Poor Fiscal Policy and Bad Politics
By The Oklahoman Editorial Board ?? Published: November 13, 2015
WHEN they passed the Affordable Care Act, Democrats in Congress believed the law would grow more popular as people started receiving benefits. Instead, opposition remains as strong as ever, and...
11/13/2015
Strong Families Make Strong Communities - National Family Week Nov. 22-29
During Thanksgiving week, Oklahomans will join thousands of people and organizations across the United States to celebrate National Family Week (NFW) November 22-29.
National Family Week embraces the premise that children live better lives when their families are...
11/13/2015
There’s no place like home- Stolen ODOT equipment returns from Kansas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2015
PR# 15-047
Help from the public has led to the recovery of a stolen piece of Oklahoma Department of Transportation maintenance equipment 300 miles away in Kansas. An anonymous tip called in to ODOT on Nov. 3 led to...