Directors Weekly Memo 2015-8-31
Biomedical academies provide career paths for students; hiring event planned at Fort Sill for Oklahoma military members, veterans; CareerTech Women in Leadership program accepting applications; continuing teacher academy first session set for Sept. 23; Lottery scholarship...
09/01/2015
September is National Preparedness Month - Get Prepared
In the blink of an eye, disasters can alter a family’s normal routine. Neighborhood streets can be closed because of large debris or downed power lines. Suddenly, an area that is a familiar part of a normal daily routine is now unrecognizable. In times like this, it...
09/01/2015
Septemberfest offers fun ag activities for families on Sept. 12
OKLAHOMA CITY Preparations are underway for the 19th annual Septemberfest to be held Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. Hosted by Governor Mary Fallin and First Gentleman Wade Christensen,...
AG Pruitt Calls on States to Impose Sanctions on Iran
** Click here for a map of states that have passed legislation allowing sanctions on Iran (outside link) .**
* Click here to find your state legislator and urge them to push for legislation to impose sanctions on Iran (outside link) .*
In letter, urges...
08/31/2015
Wall Street Journal: Let States Do the Job Obama Won't: Sanction Iran
The administration doesn't want states to 'interfere' with its nuclear deal with Tehran.
By JAMES INHOFE And SCOTT PRUITT
President Obama’s executive agreement with Iran is enormously controversial for good reason. Negotiated in...
Mental Health Services are Covered for Oklahomans with Health Insurance
OKLAHOMA CITY ' After the tragic death of Labor Commissioner Mark Costello, Oklahomans may have questions about mental health insurance coverage. The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) stands ready to educate consumers who may not understand their policy....
Reduce the Risk of Illness by Packing a Safe School Lunch
Packing a healthy school lunch is just one of the many things on the minds of parents as the new school year begins. During the morning rush, the safety of that packed lunch can easily be overlooked. Public health officials at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)...
08/26/2015
Wood turning competition to provide toys for kids in need
Have you ever wondered how a piece of wood is turned into a work of art? Visit the annual Masters at Work woodturning competition and watch the artists create beautiful toys for children in need. In addition to the competition, the event offers an art exhibit and a...
08/26/2015
FY 2015 Annual Statements
OPERS annual statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, will be going out in the mail to active members within the next few days. These statements include the amount of accumulated contributions paid into the OPERS defined benefit plan by active members, contribution...
08/25/2015
Rally to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse at the Capitol Aug. 31
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is joining forces with the Coalition Against Rx Drug Epidemic (C.A.Rx.E) to raise awareness of the prescription drug overdose epidemic in Oklahoma. The event will take place Monday, Aug. 31, at the Oklahoma State Capitol (south...
08/24/2015
Attorney General Pruitt Statement on Labor Commissioner Mark Costello's Death
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt released the following statement regarding the death of Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello:
“I join the many Oklahomans that are mourning the loss of Labor Commissioner Mark Costello. My heartfelt...
Prime Architects, Norman
Prime Architects positions itself for federal government contracting success with the help of the Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network.
08/24/2015
MACH 1
Horizontal directional drilling company MACH 1 drills into government contracting.
08/24/2015
Directors Weekly Memo 2015-8-24
CareerTech launches statewide online career development system; Thanks, Caddo Kiowa Tech! digital resources available for you; Robert Ross appointed to CareerTech board; OBAN helps sponsor Indian Country Business Summit; useful links and my schedule for the week.
08/24/2015
Bryan Stark
Pre-engineering and WorkKeys help Bryan Stark land a premier apprenticeship.