Oklahoman: Oklahoma Supreme Court upholds income tax cut measure
by Randy Ellis Published: December 2, 2014
A state income tax cut bill passed by the Oklahoma Legislature this year was upheld Tuesday by the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
State Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa, joined several other elected...
12/03/2014
Secretary of Commerce Larry Parman Steps Down
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce Larry V. Parman today announced plans to step down at the end of the year. Parman has served as both Secretary of Commerce and director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC) since October of 2013. Prior to his...
12/02/2014
AG Pruitt Commends Court Ruling Upholding Tax Cut Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt commended the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling Tuesday that upheld as constitutional Senate Bill 1246, a measure that will reduce the state income tax.
“I am grateful for the outcome. The Oklahoma Supreme...
12/02/2014
Seniors Running Out of Time to Switch Medicare Plans, Save Money
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans on Medicare could save thousands by reviewing their Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan. The deadline for switching plans is Dec. 7.
“Time is running out to compare plans,” said Oklahoma...
AP: Oklahoma, 16 other states comment on EPA guideline
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is among 17 attorneys general from across the U.S. that are commenting on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed regulations for power plants emissions.
The proposed guidelines would require...
12/01/2014
Tulsa World editorial: Scott Pruitt stops legislative tax raiding
By World's Editorial Writers | Posted: Friday, November 21, 2014 12:00 am
For the second time since the Legislature adjourned, Attorney General Scott Pruitt has clamped down on plans to move public funds to round out the state budget.
On Tuesday, Pruitt...
12/01/2014
Oklahoman: Oklahoma AG opinions show need for budget reform
By The Oklahoman Editorial Board
Published: November 30, 2014
LEGAL opinions issued by Attorney General Scott Pruitt indicate that lawmakers improperly diverted millions from some dedicated accounts to other areas of government this year. Those opinions...
12/01/2014
Celebrating a Year of Great Accomplishments for Oklahoma
By Governor Mary Fallin
In 2014 we have celebrated many successes. Oklahoma’s economy continues to thrive, thousands of men and women have rejoined the workforce after a long national recession, and almost every day we hear of a new Oklahoma small business...
12/01/2014
Gov. Fallin to Light State Capitol Christmas Tree
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin will take part tomorrow in the annual Christmas tree lighting on the south steps of the Oklahoma Capitol. The 30-foot-tall artificial tree, adorned with nearly 2,000 energy-saving LED lights, is to be lit at about 6:15 p.m....
Governor Mary Fallin Thanksgiving Statement
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on the Thanksgiving Holiday:
“As we prepare to celebrate another Thanksgiving, I continue to be thankful to the people of Oklahoma for giving me the opportunity to serve as their...
Go Green on Black Friday
The age-old battle is whether to choose a fresh-cut, live Christmas tree or to look for a great buy on a beautiful plastic tree that will last for many Christmas futures. Here are 10 reasons why Oklahoma Forestry Services would like to encourage you to go green this...
11/25/2014
Fox News: Okla. attorney general to sue admin for immigration plan
This is a rush transcript from "Your World," November 24, 2014. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
NEIL CAVUTO, HOST: Republican Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is not smiling. In fact, he is suing.
Over what,...
11/25/2014
AG Pruitt Opposes EPA Power Plant Rule in Comment Letter
Oklahoma, 16 Other States Comment on Proposed EPA Guidelines
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt along with attorneys general from 16 other states filed a comment letter with the EPA opposing the agency’s unlawful plan to regulate...
11/24/2014
Gov. Fallin Issues Statement on Ok Waiver to the No Child Left Behind Law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced it was restoring Oklahoma’s waiver to the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) education law for the remainder of this school year....
11/24/2014
Lt. Governor Todd Lamb named Chairman of the Republican Lt. Governors Association
Oklahoma City, OK – Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb was named Chairman to the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) executive committee. Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb will be succeeding Tate Reeves, Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi.
This...