Edmond Sun: Judge rules Ten Commandments Monument as constitutional
An Oklahoma County judge Friday granted Oklahoma’s motion for summary judgment and ruled a controversial Ten Commandments monument was constitutional. The ACLU had challenged in court the placement of the monument on the grounds of the Oklahoma State Capitol....
09/22/2014
Monday Memo 2014-09-22
Day of Caring team works at youth shelter; soft skills curriculum available; CareerTech promotions highlight manufacturing; CareerTech promotions highlight manufacturing; 'Horizon' examines Oklahoma's manufacturing sector; first health boot camp; and my schedule for the week.
AG Pruitt Comments on Victory in Ten Commandments Monument Lawsuit
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Friday commented on Oklahoma’s victory in a lawsuit brought by the ACLU challenging a Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of the Oklahoma State Capitol.
“Today’s ruling is a clear message...
09/17/2014
Column: Constitution Still Stands
It is amazing that for 227 years, a single document has been the primary guide of our great country – the Constitution. While we have amended it, the vision for our country as laid out by the founding fathers still stands.
Among the amendments to the Constitution...
Governor Mary Fallin Comments on A-F Grades
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement regarding the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s release of the 2014 “A-F” school report cards. Approximately one-third of all schools (646) improved their score in...
09/17/2014
Governor Mary Fallin Comments on A-F Grades
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement regarding the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s release of the 2014 “A-F” school report cards. Approximately one-third of all schools (646) improved their score in...
09/17/2014
Forest Landowners Workshop Scheduled in Eastern Oklahoma
Oklahoma Forestry Services encourages forest landowners to attend an Oklahoma Woodland Owners Association workshop on responding to changing environmental conditions on Saturday, September 20 at the Kerr Center near Poteau, Oklahoma.
Presenters from OSU and the U.S....
09/15/2014
Monday Memo 2014-09-15
2014 United Way campaign to begin; BMITE partners with MBA Research; Oklahoma's first student-led farmer's market opens; CareerTech board will meet in Stillwater; STEM Summit set for October; useful links; and my schedule for the week.
09/15/2014
Monday Memo 2014-09-15
2014 United Way campaign to begin; BMITE partners with MBA Research; Oklahoma's first student-led farmer's market opens; CareerTech board will meet in Stillwater; STEM Summit set for October; useful links; and my schedule for the week.
09/15/2014
Governor Thanks Health Care Workers
By Andy Rieger Transcript Executive Editor
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin thanked physicians and other heart-health workers for their part in trying to improve the state's overall health.
Fallin, speaking Friday at a heart health conference sponsored...
09/11/2014
AG Pruitt’s Statement on the Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt made the following statement regarding the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks:
“September 11 th will always be a sobering day in American history – one where we remember the innocent lives...
09/11/2014
Governor Mary Fallin Orders Flags to Be Flown at Half Staff to Honor 911 Victims
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin has ordered all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America.
“September 11 is a...
09/11/2014
Governor Mary Fallin Orders Flags to Be Flown at Half Staff to Honor 9 11 Victims
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin has ordered all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America.
“September 11 is a...
Oklahoma AG Files Medicaid Fraud Charge against Former Rehab Specialist
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has filed Medicaid fraud charges against a Wichita, Kan., woman for billing the state’s Medicaid program for services she did not provide.
Paula Hessen, a behavioral health rehabilitation specialist for...