AG Pruitt Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Oklahoma Abortion Case
“Given the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s overly broad and erroneous interpretation of the Oklahoma law, the U.S. Supreme Court had little choice but to dismiss the case. We are disappointed with the state Court's interpretation of a law that was crafted by the...
11/04/2013
Gov. Fallin Hosts Summit in New Mexico
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin Discusses Education and Workforce Issues,
Calls for ‘New Minimum’
SANTA FE, NM —National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin brought together state teams to discuss her yearlong effort,...
11/04/2013
A-F Grades for Schools will Help Improve Public Education
Oklahoma has great teachers and great schools. No one deserves more respect or thanks than our teachers, who are doing difficult and important jobs for modest salaries. Many teachers make a profound difference in the lives of their students, instilling them with academic...
11/04/2013
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Headed Toward Washington, D.C
More than 300 people gathered on in 25-degree weather to witness the harvesting of the 88-foot 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree from the Colville National Forest, the first step in its 5,000 mile journey from Washington State to the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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11/04/2013
OPERS and URSJJ Actuarial Valuations are now available
Actuarial valuation reports for the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Uniform Retirement System for Justices and Judges (URSJJ) are now available. Click here to view the OPERS and URSJJ actuarial valuation reports as of July 1, 2013.
11/04/2013
OPERS and URSJJ Actuarial Valuations are now available
Actuarial valuation reports for the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Uniform Retirement System for Justices and Judges (URSJJ) are now available. Click here to view the OPERS and URSJJ actuarial valuation reports as of July 1, 2013.
11/04/2013
Gross Receipts to the Treasury Continue Climb
OKLAHOMA CITY – October was another good month for Oklahoma’s economy, as measured by the monthly gross receipts to the treasury report issued today by State Treasurer Ken Miller.
Miller said the positive October report was again led by collections from the...
AG Pruitt Considers Next Steps in Regional Haze Lawsuit
OKLAHOMA CITY – Following a decision by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to reject the state’s request for a rehearing before the entire court of the state’s regional haze lawsuit, Attorney General Scott Pruitt said he is considering the next steps to...
10/31/2013
Gov. Fallin Makes Final Appointments to Workers' Compensation Commission
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today selected longtime Oklahoma City attorney Robert H. Gilliland and Denise Engle, a deputy insurance commissioner, to serve on the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission. Their appointments are effective Nov. 6,...
Monday Memo 2013-10-28
Department reorganization plan unveiled; organizational plan overview; steps with target completion dates for the reorganization process; feedback and ideas you may have for the reorganization; great conference consider attending; Creativity Forum coming to Oklahoma City;...
10/29/2013
Commissioner Doak Encourages Homeowners to Purchase Earthquake Insurance
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is encouraging Oklahomans to purchase earthquake insurance after a new report predicts continued seismic activity in the central part of the state. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said central Oklahoma...