High Fire Danger Predicted
Outdoor burning is not advised this week due to the dry, windy conditions that will be present over a large portion of the state. Officials from Oklahoma Forestry Services are asking citizens to remain vigilant as winter fire season gets underway.
'We have had a few...
02/17/2014
Policy and Issues Report
2013 has in many ways been a tumultuous year for this nation. From matters of security to burdensome regulation and more, we have faced a litany of questions regarding how government should lead. As Lieutenant Governor and as Small Business Advocate, I have traveled all 77...
02/13/2014
AP: Oklahoma AG to intervene in EPA emissions lawsuit
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge says Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt can intervene in the settlement of a lawsuit between the Environmental Protection Agency and an environmental group over emission standards in Oklahoma and other states....
02/13/2014
Oklahoman: States appeal Dodd-Frank ruling
Oklahoma and 10 others states on Wednesday filed an appeal in an ongoing challenge of the Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., dismissed the states’ lawsuit in August, ruling they had not shown how they would be...
Oklahoma Forestry Services Conducting Inventory in Eastern Counties
What type of forest or woodlands is present in Adair, Cherokee and LeFlore Counties? What tree species? Is our forest healthy?
These and many other questions will be answered as a Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) crew from Oklahoma Forestry Services begins...
02/13/2014
Request for Proposal Q&A
The following 'Question and Answer' documents are now available pursuant to the Request for Proposal for Master Custodian, Commission Recapture and Securities Lending issued by the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System. ...
Oklahoma, 10 Other States File Appeal of Lawsuit against Dodd-Frank Financial Law
Appeal argues states’ need to address issues before federal law harms pension investments
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Wednesday announced Oklahoma and 10 other states filed an appeal of a lawsuit challenging the Dodd-Frank federal...
02/12/2014
Journal Record: Oklahoma joins Dodd-Frank appeal
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Wednesday said Oklahoma and 10 other states have filed an appeal of a lawsuit challenging the Dodd-Frank federal finance law. (AP photo/Sue Ogrocki)
By: Journal Record Staff
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney...
Gov. Fallin Applauds House Committee for Action on School
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today thanked the House Appropriations and Budget Committee for advancing a Constitutional Amendment (HJR 1092) that would allow Oklahoma school districts to pursue a one-time increase in bonding capacity to fund upgrades like...
02/12/2014
Gov. Fallin Applauds House Committee for Action on School
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today thanked the House Appropriations and Budget Committee for advancing a Constitutional Amendment (HJR 1092) that would allow Oklahoma school districts to pursue a one-time increase in bonding capacity to fund upgrades like...
Commissioner Doak Criticizes Shifting Obamacare Requirements
OKLAHOMA CITY – Yet another delay announced for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) earlier this week adds to health insurance industry confusion according to Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. The federal administration is again delaying a key requirement of...