Gov. Fallin Issues Hiring, Wage Adjustment Restrictions for State Agencies
“As we address the developing budgetary challenges the state faces, it is incumbent upon all public officials to more carefully manage every taxpayer dollar. This order places greater restrictions and scrutiny on personnel spending while still allowing agencies to...
02/09/2015
Students to Gather at State Capitol for Higher Education Day
Mike C. Turpen, chairman, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Chancellor Glen D. Johnson; Governor Mary Fallin; Norm Augustine, former CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp.; Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb; President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman, Oklahoma State Senate; Speaker Jeff...
02/09/2015
Three ODOT paving projects receive national recognition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9, 2015
PR# 15-004
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma City-based contractor Haskell Lemon Construction Co. received three Quality in Construction Awards from the National Asphalt Pavement Association in late...
02/06/2015
Gov. Fallin Renews Executive Orders, Clears out Dozens of Others
The governor has decided not to renew nearly 70 executive orders, some of which date back 56 years. Many of the orders not being renewed deal with outdated policies and agencies or are inconsistent with federal law. Some of them include:
• A 1986 order dealing...
02/06/2015
McGee Creek NSRA Temporarily Closed for Prescribed Burn
On Monday, February 9 Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) will conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 1890 acres in the McGee Creek Natural Scenic Recreation Area (NSRA) near Antlers, Oklahoma in southeastern Oklahoma.
The entire McGee Creek NSRA will be closed to...
NEW online Career Development System
OK Career Guide will be the new and improved statewide career development system supported by OK CareerTech, replacing OKCIS.
As you know, in 2013 we began the process of examining systems from statewide vendors, released an RFP in 2014, and reviewed those who submitted....
02/05/2015
Gross Receipts to the Treasury Grow in January
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s economy, as reflected in monthly Gross Receipts to the Treasury, showed continued expansion in January, State Treasurer Ken Miller said today.
Miller said two components of gross receipts entered new territory during the...
02/04/2015
AG Pruitt Addresses EPA Overreach Before Joint U.S. Congressional Hearing
Highlights Dangers of Proposed Changes to “Waters of the U.S.” Rule
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt addressed concerns that the Environmental Protection Agency is infringing on private property rights at a rare joint Congressional...
02/04/2015
OBN: State Narcotics Bureau Issues "Imminent Danger" Order Against Dr. Harvey Jenkins
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) today issued an Imminent Danger Order against Oklahoma City physician, Dr. Harvey C. Jenkins. The order immediately suspends his authority to possess, administer, dispense, prescribe and/or distribute any Controlled Dangerous...
02/04/2015
New Service Aims to Help Oklahomans Find Lost Life Insurance Money
OKLAHOMA CITY – Starting today, Oklahomans can use a new tool from the Oklahoma Insurance Department to find insurance money they may be owed using the Lost Life Policy Locator Service.
The Lost Life Policy Locator Service...
02/03/2015
Gov. Fallin Orders Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen State Trooper
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin has ordered all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff from 5 p.m. Friday, February 6, until 8 a.m. Monday, February 9, to honor Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Nicholas Dees, who died while on...
02/03/2015
Gov. Fallin Orders Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen State Trooper
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin has ordered all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff from 5 p.m. Friday, February 6, until 8 a.m. Monday, February 9, to honor Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Nicholas Dees, who died while on...
02/02/2015
Weekly Memo 2015-2-2
Tim Burg reappointed to CareerTech board; Oklahomans attend Technology Centers That Work forum; business and industry services helped more than 6,600 businesses in FY14; ODCTE will host Leadership Oklahoma Friday; strong job outlook for cybersecurity; the January 2015...
CONSUMER ALERT: AG Pruitt Warns Oklahomans of Phone Scam
Caller Claims to Be From Attorney General's Office
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt issued a scam warning Friday after concerns were raised that someone may be calling consumers claiming to be with the Attorney General’s Office....
01/30/2015
Home Repairman is Sentenced; Must Pay Restitution
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City home repairman was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to two counts of home repair fraud, Attorney General Scott Pruitt said.
Alan B. Holcombe, 54, was sentenced in Cleveland County District Court to a 10-year suspended...