Gov. Fallin Responds to SCOTUS Decision to Allow Gay Marriage
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision to reject the appeal of a lower court ruling striking down an Oklahoma constitutional provision defining marriage as the union...
10/06/2014
Higher Education Chancellor Appointed Chair of College Affordability Commission
Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson was recently appointed chair of the Southern Regional Education Board's (SREB) newly formed Commission on College Affordability. Also serving on the commission are Representative Lee Denney and Senator Jim...
10/06/2014
September Gross Receipts to the Treasury Climb by Highest Percentage in 17 Months
OKLAHOMA CITY – Revenue collections during September grew by more than 8 percent over receipts from the same month of the prior year, the highest monthly growth rate since April of last year, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today as he released the September...
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center Honored
Tooling U-SME Recognizes Six Community and Technical Colleges with Platinum Education Center Award for Excellence in Manufacturing Training
10/02/2014
Attorney General Pruitt Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Thursday recognized October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a press conference and awards ceremony to honor law enforcement, prosecutors, victim service advocates and volunteers who have gone above...
10/02/2014
AG Pruitt Launches New Anti-Money Laundering Division
AG Team to Partner with Feds to Provide Statewide Focus on Combating Money Laundering
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Thursday announced the creation of an Anti-Money Laundering Division at the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office. The...
Lt. Governor Todd Lamb to Host Young Professionals Conference in Oklahoma City
Lt. Governor Todd Lamb will host the Lt. Governor’s Young Professionals Conference on the Devon Tower’s 50thfloor on Wednesday, October 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This conference will bring together young professionals from the state of Oklahoma, providing...
Attorney General Scott Pruitt Charges Shawnee Man on Possession of Child Pornography
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has charged a Shawnee man with six felonies including both possession and distribution of child pornography.
Shane D. DeRyckere, 26, was arrested by members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force,...
OSDH Monitoring Ebola Situation in Dallas
No Immediate Threat Exists To Oklahoma Residents
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reassuring the public that no immediate threat exists to Oklahoma residents from the Ebola case confirmed at a hospital in Dallas. At this time,...
10/01/2014
Miller Announces
Contest gives Oklahoma families opportunity to share their college-saving stories
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Treasurer Ken Miller today announced an essay contest for Oklahomans participating in the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan (OCSP). The...
10/01/2014
Miller Announces
Contest gives Oklahoma families opportunity to share their college-saving stories
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Treasurer Ken Miller today announced an essay contest for Oklahomans participating in the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan (OCSP). The...
09/30/2014
Oklahoma Wins Affordable Care Act Lawsuit Challenging IRS Subsidies
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt hailed the state’s victory in its lawsuit challenging the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. In September 2012, Oklahoma was the first to challenge the legality of an IRS rule that caused billions...