Gov. Fallin Statement on Labor Commissioner Mark Costellos Death
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin released the following statement regarding Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello's death:
'I was shocked and greatly saddened to hear of Labor Commissioner Mark Costello's tragic death last night. My prayers and...
Cassady and Teague receive recognition from ODOT’s Division One
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August 24, 2015
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Two Oklahoma Department of Transportation workers were recently honored as Division One Employee of the Quarter for the first and second quarters of 2015. The award recognizes dedication and hard work and is given...
Oklahomans Will Be Better Served After National Earthquake Forum
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is better prepared to protect Oklahomans after hosting a national earthquake forum. The Center for Insurance Policy and Research summer event, All Things Earthquake, was held last Friday in Chicago.
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08/20/2015
OPERS Board Approves Purchase of Building, Issues RFP for Real Estate Inspection Services
The OPERS Board voted today to purchase an office building for investment purposes. The asset will serve to diversify the OPERS investment portfolio. The property is located at 5400 N. Grand Boulevard in Oklahoma City, commonly known as Grand Centre. The board approved the...
08/20/2015
Board Approves Emergency Rules
The OPERS Board approved emergency rules on August 20, 2015. See the links below for more details.
Chapter 40 Rules and Amendments
Chapter 40 - Rule Impact Statement
Statutes and Administrative Rules webpage
08/19/2015
Oklahoma Pension Fund Earnings Drop
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Each of Oklahoma's seven public pension funds have seen a significant drop in investment earnings during the past fiscal year, according to a report presented to members of the Oklahoma Pension Commission on Wednesday.
The report by the...
08/19/2015
Treasurer Miller Comments on Pension Earnings Drop
OKLAHOMA CITY ' State Treasurer Ken Miller, chair of the Oklahoma State Pension Commission, offered his reaction to the report received on Wednesday showing investment earnings for each of the state's seven public pension systems in Fiscal Year 2015 were down...
08/19/2015
$42.8 Million in Tobacco Trust Earnings Certified
OKLAHOMA CITY ' The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Board of Investors has preliminarily certified $42.8 million in earnings for use in the coming year to fund prevention and reduction of tobacco use and other health issues, State Treasurer Ken Miller...
Gov. Fallin Adds Cities to Oklahoma Works Workforce Initiative Tour
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced four additional Key Economic Network regional meetings with business leaders, education professionals and others to support the 'Oklahoma Works' education and workforce initiative. Each of the nine events, held...
08/18/2015
State Regents, University of Central Oklahoma Host Statewide Reverse Transfer Workshop
Recognizing the need for more citizens with a postsecondary education, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the University of Central Oklahoma recently held a statewide workshop focused on reverse transfers between Oklahoma's higher education institutions.
08/17/2015
Attorney General Pruitt Charges Former Caretaker with Medicaid Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Monday announced Medicaid fraud charges against a former Warr Acres nursing home caretaker.
Kendra Leann Scott, 28, of Oklahoma City, was employed at Warr Acres Nursing Home as a long-term care aide. Scott,...
08/17/2015
New Oklahoma Law Eliminates Tobacco Use on School Grounds and at Activities
OKLAHOMA CITY - As of August 20, 2015, all Oklahoma public and private schools are to be tobacco-free. The new law will also prohibit anyone from using tobacco in school vehicles and at any school-sponsored or school-sanctioned event or activity, including sporting...
08/17/2015
New Oklahoma Law Eliminates Tobacco Use on School Grounds and at Activities
OKLAHOMA CITY - As of August 20, 2015, all Oklahoma public and private schools are to be tobacco-free. The new law will also prohibit anyone from using tobacco in school vehicles and at any school-sponsored or school-sanctioned event or activity, including sporting...
AG Pruitt Announces Insurance Fraud Charges
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced insurance fraud charges in four separate cases:
Gerald Chestand of Oklahoma City is charged with two counts of filing a false insurance claim for filing identical insurance claims for injuries and damage...
08/14/2015
Shortleaf Pine Poster Receives award
Norman, OK- Priscilla Crawford of the Oklahoma Biological Survey accepted an honorable mention for design and print quality of the Shortleaf Pine Poster at the 2015 In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association's national competition.
Shortleaf pine forests and...