Monday Memo 2014-02-24
The "new" Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education; industry credentials held by ?? of all adults - earnings substantial; why it's critical we have high expectations for our students; smart versus hard work it makes a difference; CareerTech renaissance continued;...
02/24/2014
Governor Mary Fallin Announces Appointments
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin has made the following appointments to several higher education boards.
Carl Albert State College Board of Regents
Belva Barber , of Poteau, is a law partner at Barber & Barber Attorneys at Law. She currently...
Governor Mary Fallin Announces Appointments
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin has made the following appointments to various agencies, boards and commissions.
Environmental Quality Board
Billy Sims , of Mountain View, is president of the Oklahoma Rural Water Association. He previously...
02/20/2014
Tulsa World: Pruitt files motion for summary judgment in 'Obamacare' case
By RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer
MUSKOGEE — Oklahoma’s attack on the Affordable Care Act entered a new stage this week with the filing of a motion for summary judgment in the 3-year-old case.
State Attorney General Scott Pruitt and Solicitor...
Gov. Fallin Congratulates New Senate Minority Leader John Sparks
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement regarding the selection of Senator John Sparks as Senate Minority Leader:
“I want to congratulate Senator John Sparks on his new role as minority leader,” said Fallin....
02/20/2014
Gov. Fallin Commends Oklahoma Senate for Approving Capitol Repairs Bond Measure
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today praised the Oklahoma Senate for its quick and decisive action in approving Senate Bill 2044, which would authorize a $160 million bond issue to repair the crumbling state Capitol.
The Senate passed the measure 36-11. It now...
02/20/2014
Commissioner Doak Supports Rep. Bridenstines Weather Forecasting Improvement Act
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is encouraging support for House Resolution 2413, which would establish the Tornado Warning Extension Program. The resolution is aimed at funding a research program within the National Oceanic and...
02/19/2014
AG Pruitt Asks Judge to Side with State in Affordable Care Act Lawsuit
IRS would not be allowed to enforce ‘large employer’ penalties if Oklahoma lawsuit succeeds
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt late Tuesday asked a federal judge in Muskogee to rule in favor of the state in Oklahoma’s...
02/19/2014
Monday Memo 2014-02-17
Reminder to follow on Twitter; can we consider ourselves successful when our students fail?; Smartest Kids in the World Ripley; competency-based programming possible with Pell Grant provisions; Senate confirms my appointment as secretary of education and workforce...
02/19/2014
Gov. Fallin Applauds Oklahoma Senate Passage of Pension Reform Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today applauded the Oklahoma Senate for approving Senate Bill 2120, a pension reform bill. The Senate voted 34-11 to pass the measure. It now goes to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
SB 2120 moves new state employees...
Journal Record: Dodd-Frank puts $800M in state funds at risk, Pruitt says
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt. (File photo by Brent Fuchs)
By: Brian Brus February 18, 2014
OKLAHOMA CITY – More than $800 million in state pension funds could be at risk if the U.S. secretary of the Treasury exercises the authority...