Governor Mary Fallin Signs Bill Expanding Execution Alternatives
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed House Bill 1879, a measure allowing the state to perform executions through nitrogen hypoxia if the current method of execution – lethal injection – is ruled unconstitutional or becomes unavailable. The...
04/17/2015
Governor Mary Fallin Names Bob Ross to State Board of Education
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of Robert J. “Bob” Ross to the Oklahoma Board of Education. Ross will replace Bill Shdeed, who resigned, and will serve as an at-large member. His appointment requires confirmation from...
04/17/2015
Firefighters train at Camp Gruber
By Mark Hughes Phoenix Staff Writer
BRAGGS Lt. Col. John Altebaumer said that of the33,000 acres at Camp Gruber, 28,000 acresare in the firing range area and susceptible to wild land fires.
'We know that firing weapons on our ranges can start grass fires,' said...
Second Mental Health Care Facility Operator Pleads in Medicaid Fraud Case
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former mental health care facility operator pleaded guilty Wednesday to four felony counts following charges by Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt.
Angelique Williamson, former co-operator of Central Oklahoma Behavioral Health Services,...
04/16/2015
Heartland Grove rededicated in tribute to 20th anniversary of the OKC bombing
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) recently held a renewal dedication for its Heartland Memorial Tree Grove, which was originally planted in May 1995 in memory of the seven US Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees who perished in the...
04/16/2015
Thousands of Oklahomans Receiving College Degrees This Spring
Oklahoma's public colleges and universities are producing thousands of college graduates ready to enter the workforce this spring. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education estimates that more than 33,400 students will earn degrees during the 2014-15 academic year at...
04/16/2015
ODOT Press Release — Chong named ODOT Civil Rights Division Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2015
PR# 15-019
Jenny Chong was named Division Manager for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Civil Rights Division in late March 2015. She began serving as Acting Division Manager in July 2014.
In her position,...
Oklahoma Youth Forestry Camp accepting registrations
Know a teen who needs to unplug from his or her electronic devices and enjoy an adventure in the forest? Oklahoma Forestry Services' 59th annual Youth Forestry Camp offers swimming, canoeing, hiking and the opportunity to make new friends, all while learning about the...
04/15/2015
11 Oklahoma College Students Named Newman Civic Fellows
Determined to find solutions for the challenges communities face throughout the country, 11 inspirational students from Oklahoma's colleges and universities have been named 2015 Newman Civic Fellows in recognition for service to their local communities.
04/14/2015
AG Pruitt to Offer Training & Assistance to Schools to Defend Religious Freedom
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Tuesday announced a new initiative designed to defend religious freedom and provide support to Oklahoma schools facing intimidation. The assistance includes creating a statewide training program to equip...
04/14/2015
Gov. Mary Fallin - America Works
The Oklahoma CareerTech System is a partner in the effort to help Oklahomans earn the credentials and degrees they'll need to find employment and fill the growing skills gap - forecast to be a 23 percent gap by 2020.
04/14/2015
Gordon Amini Named OID General Counsel
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak has named Gordon Amini as General Counsel of the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID). Amini held the same title when he previously worked at the Department in 1981.
“Gordon’s...
04/14/2015
Students, Supporters Gather at State Capitol for Oklahomas Promise Day
More than 300 students, faculty, representatives from Oklahoma's public colleges and universities and other supporters gathered at the state Capitol Tuesday to show appreciation for the Legislature's ongoing support of the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship program and encourage...
04/13/2015
Director's Weekly Memo 2015-4-13
Making a difference in agriscience; Director forms business and industry advisory council; free Moodle training now available; CareerTech plans summer camps to encourage creativity in learning; Oklahoma Quality Foundation offering boot camp; Great Plains Tech to show off...