Monday Memo 2013-12-09
Save the date; Oklahoma team visits digitally -based programs; ACTE a big success; making college and career ready actually mean it; Cooperative Alliance Program getting back on track; Pell Grants based on competence, not hours, getting closer; community tours continue in...
Choose a REAL Christmas Tree Experience
The holiday season is upon us and families across Oklahoma are pondering the age old decision to go real or go plastic. Oklahoma Forestry Services would like to encourage you to go green this year and purchase a locally grown Christmas tree from one of the many growers in our...
12/09/2013
OPERS mourns the passing of Rex Privett
Former OPERS Executive Director Rex Privett passed away on December 5, 2013, at the age of 89. Mr. Privett had a long and illustrious career in public service, including his tenure as the Executive Director of OPERS from 1982 until his retirement in 1995.
The Oklahoman: Oklahoma Earns Accolades for Complete College America Program
Oklahoma's Complete College America program is gaining national attention from both education and business leaders.
The state will be recognized Dec. 11 at the White House for its remediation education efforts and was praised by Business Roundtable — an association...
12/06/2013
Gov. Fallin Comments on Death of Former State Labor Commissioner Brenda Reneau
OKLAHOMA CITY - Statement of Gov. Mary Fallin on the passing of former Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Brenda Reneau:
I am saddened to hear of Brenda’s passing. During her tenure as labor commissioner, she improved the Oklahoma Labor Department’s relationship...
Governor Mary Fallin Declares State of Emergency Due to Winter Storms
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today declared a State of Emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties due to the winter storm impacting the state.
Because the weather event is expected to include prolonged sub-freezing temperatures, dangerous road conditions...
Rural Fire Grants Awarded
Oklahoma
City - Oklahoma Forestry Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of
Agriculture, Food and Forestry, announced $200,000 in competitive grants have
been awarded to rural fire departments across Oklahoma.
'The
Rural Fire 80/20 Grant program...
12/05/2013
Rural Fire Grants Awarded
Oklahoma
City - Oklahoma Forestry Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of
Agriculture, Food and Forestry, announced $200,000 in competitive grants have
been awarded to rural fire departments across Oklahoma.
'The
Rural Fire 80/20 Grant program...
12/05/2013
Rural Fire Grants Awarded
Oklahoma
City - Oklahoma Forestry Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of
Agriculture, Food and Forestry, announced $200,000 in competitive grants have
been awarded to rural fire departments across Oklahoma.
Gov. Fallin Names Tulsa Banker to Corrections Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of Frank X. “Frazier” Henke IV to serve on the state Board of Corrections.
Henke, president and chief executive officer of American Bank and Trust Co. in Tulsa, will serve with...
Oklahoma Captive Law Expected to Boost States Economy
OKLAHOMA CITY - A new insurance law is expected to boost the Oklahoma economy.
HB 1108, spearheaded by Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak, makes Oklahoma more attractive as a home state to captive insurance...