Governor Mary Fallin Comments on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Hobby Lobby Case
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Hobby Lobby case
“Religious liberty is one of the principles this nation was founded upon. It is a freedom woven into the fabric of this...
06/30/2014
Gov. Fallin Announces Extension of Insure Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced the state of Oklahoma has been granted a one-year extension for the Insure Oklahoma program.
The program, scheduled to expire at the end of 2014, has been extended through Dec. 31, 2015.
“This is...
06/30/2014
Commissioner Doak Says Supreme Court Decision a Win for Founding Fathers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is applauding the United States Supreme Court ruling that closely-held, private companies cannot be forced to offer insurance coverage for birth control methods they equate with abortion. The ruling is...
06/30/2014
Lt. Governor Applauds Supreme Court Ruling
Oklahoma City – Lt. Governor Todd Lamb made the following statement about the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Hobby Lobby case.
Lamb said, “I applaud the Green family and Hobby Lobby for fighting for their rights. The court’s decision...
State Regents Continue to Keep Tuition Affordable
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently approved modest increases to tuition and mandatory fees for Oklahoma's 25 public colleges and universities.
06/26/2014
AG Pruitt Comments on SCOTUS ruling on abortion clinic buffer zones
“Freedom of speech is essential in maintaining a free society. That’s why Oklahoma joined in asking the Supreme Court to protect free speech by rejecting the Massachusetts law establishing ‘buffer zones’ around abortion clinics in that state. Since...
Happy Birthday, America
Happy birthday, America! Every July 4th, we appropriately celebrate the greatest country the world has ever known. Our parties include games, pomp, levity and food. These annual moments of celebration are marked by grave sacrifices of countless patriots.
The 4th...
Oklahoma’s Multicounty Grand Jury Reconvenes
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s multicounty grand jury reconvenes today in Oklahoma City.
The grand jury will meet Tuesday, June 24, through Thursday, June 26, at the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, 313 NE 21.
The...
Oklahoma Scores Key Victory against EPA Overreach at U.S. Supreme Court
Oklahoma, other states successfully challenge EPA’s attempts to expand authority under Clean Air Act
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Monday said Oklahoma and other states won a key victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in challenging the...
06/20/2014
Child Counselor Charged with Medicaid Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt has filed charges in Oklahoma County District Court against a licensed professional counselor after investigators found false claims for Medicaid reimbursement.
Vincent Chukunenye Dike, 58, of Edmond, was...
Gov. Fallin Fort Sill Facility Housing Illegal Immigrants
LAWTON – Governor Mary Fallin today toured a temporary shelter at Fort Sill housing almost 600 unaccompanied minors who crossed the United States’ southern border illegally. The tour was lead by officials with the U.S. Health and Human Services Administration...
Commissioner Doak Welcomes Gordon Amini to OID
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is welcoming Gordon Amini’s return to the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) as Senior Attorney. Amini was previously employed at OID from 1977-1981 and brings 37 years of legal and insurance...