Treasurer Miller and Staff Honored with Quality Commendations by Governor Fallin
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Treasurer Ken Miller and his staff have been honored with three Quality Commendations by Governor Mary Fallin for projects conducted by the treasurer’s office during the past year. The awards were presented during Quality Oklahoma Team...
05/09/2013
Attorney General Pruitt Charges Former YWCA Chief Financial Officer in Embezzlement
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt Thursday charged the former chief financial officer of the Oklahoma City YWCA in an embezzlement scheme involving more than $280,000. The Oklahoma City charity discovered the missing funds and alerted the AG’s...
Commissioner Doak Blasts Federal Officials for Refusing to Fund Insure Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – Insure Oklahoma, a successful, state-based insurance program serving the uninsured, has been scheduled to end December 31 if federal funding is pulled in an attempt to meet requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
“This is...
Gov. Fallin Signs into Law Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Bill Will Help Address Needs at Capitol, Maintain other State Assets
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed into law House Bill 1910, a bill that creates a long-term plan to maintain state assets. The bill, by House Speaker T.W. Shannon and...
Oklahoman: Income tax cut will boost economy, Oklahoma governor says
Cutting the personal income tax rate to 5 percent effective in 2015 sends a signal that Oklahoma is serious about tax relief for residents, Gov. Mary Fallin said. The governor plans to sign the income tax-cut measure this week.
By Michael McNutt, The Oklahoman...
05/06/2013
Gov. Fallin Signs into Law Historic Workers Comp Reform
Bill Reduces Costs to Business, Ensures Injured Workers Treated Fairly
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed into law Senate Bill 1062, a bill that reforms the workers’ compensation system in Oklahoma. The bill, by Senate President Pro...
Eastern Redcedar Workshop Turning Trash to Treasure
Can eastern redcedar really be a treasure? Indeed. There are people across Oklahoma cutting and using it for furniture, fences, gates, cabinets, countertops, decking, closets, mantels, cabins, beams, oil and more. But the eastern redcedar market tends to be sporadic....