Commissioner Doak Hosts Third Annual Domestic Conference
OKLAHOMA CITY– Representatives from dozens of the state’s domestic insurance companies learned about emerging industry trends, changes to Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system, the growing federal influence in insurance regulation and more at...
04/29/2014
Oklahoma Forestry Services Unveiled New Wildfire Risk Assessment Web Portal
At the recent Governor's Conference on Wildfire Preparedness in Oklahoma City, officials with Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) unveiled a new program that will be available June 1, 2014 to help Oklahomans better protect their homes and communities from future wildfires....
Gov. Fallin Declares State of Emergency in Ottawa County Due to Tornado
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today declared a state of emergency for Ottawa County due to a tornado that struck Quapaw on Sunday (executive order attached).
One person was killed in Quapaw and the city’s fire station was destroyed when a tornado...
04/28/2014
Gov. Fallin Signs Tax Cut into Law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed an income tax cut measure into law. Senate Bill 1246 will gradually lower Oklahoma’s top income tax rate from 5.25 percent to 4.85 percent over several years. The cuts are dependent on revenue triggers, meaning...
04/27/2014
Tree honor runs deep
Maysville's grade school was a good place for some learning, namely about trees as students and others gathered Monday to celebrate one of their own taking the top prize in a statewide Arbor Week contest.
With a large group of fellow students looking on it was Maysville...
15 Oklahoma College Students Named Newman Civic Fellows
Determined to find solutions for the challenges communities face throughout the country, 15 inspirational students from Oklahoma's colleges and universities have been named 2014 Newman Civic Fellows in recognition for service to their local communities.