Watchdog.org: New EPA rules likely to end up before Supreme Court
By Eric Boehm | Watchdog.org
Sweeping new regulations on electric power plants announced by the EPA on Monday will trigger lawsuits from states and industry groups, and the U.S. Supreme Court will probably get the final say.
The new regulations are part of...
State Gross Receipts Continue Rise in May
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s Gross Receipts to the Treasury report indicates the state economy continues on the upside of the business cycle, State Treasurer Ken Miller said today at a State Capitol news conference.
Using collections from the...
06/02/2014
AP: Oklahoma AG criticizes Obama emissions plan
TULSA (AP) — Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt says an Environmental Protection Agency plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants hampers the ability of states to devise their own ways to make the cuts.
Pruitt says the initiative unveiled...
06/02/2014
AG Pruitt Statement on EPA’s Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt commented Monday on the EPA’s proposed rule to limit greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants.
“While the EPA says the new greenhouse gas emissions rule for existing power plants gives states...
Gov. Fallin Signs Major Pension Reform Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed a bill that creates a more flexible pension system for future state workers.
House Bill 2630 moves future state employees from a defined benefit plan to the 401k-style, defined contribution plan being widely...
2014 Legislative Summary
HB 2630 - Creation of a Defined Contribution Plan for New Members of OPERS
House Bill 2630 (Rep. Randy McDaniel) was signed into law by Gov. Fallin on May 30, 2104. The bill creates a mandatory defined contribution plan for certain state employees who...
05/30/2014
Parker Reappointed for Second Term as State Regent
Reappointed by Gov. Mary Fallin and confirmed by the state Senate, Joseph L. Parker Jr. of Tulsa will serve another nine-year term as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Regent Parker's term will expire in May 2023.
05/30/2014
State Regents Receive Funding for Oklahoma Colleges, Universities
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved today $988.6 million in state appropriations for the state system of higher education for FY 2015, representing a flat appropriation compared with FY 2014.