The Oklahoman: Gov. Fallin calls for major overhaul of Oklahoma's pension system
By Michael McNutt | Published: March 2, 2013
Gov. Mary Fallin is calling for a major overhaul of Oklahoma's pension system, wanting to consolidate the staff, boards and offices of several pension plans into one and change to a defined contribution instead of the...
03/04/2013
Gross Collections Dip in February
Charts and graphs
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma revenue collections dipped slightly in February, the fifth such occurrence in the past year, State Treasurer Ken Miller said today as he released the state’s monthly gross receipts to the treasury...
03/01/2013
AG Pruitt Names AAG Geoffrey Long as Public Policy Director
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt Friday named Assistant Attorney General Geoffrey Long as the new Public Policy Director. He replaces Melissa McLawhorn Houston who now serves as General Pruitt’s Chief of Staff.
“Geoff is a...
03/01/2013
Gov. Fallin Statement on Sequestration
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement regarding sequestration and the looming federal budget cuts to the military and government agencies:
“Oklahoma agencies have had months to prepare for a reduction in...
03/01/2013
New Site Helps Students Successfully Manage Education Loans
For many Oklahomans, a student loan is their first experience managing consumer credit. While our state has the eighth lowest average student debt in the nation, keeping borrowers informed of their options and teaching them how to effectively manage their student loans remains...
Governor Fallin Commends Passage of Veterans Reform Bills
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today commented on measures passed by the Oklahoma State Senate to improve service offered at the state’s veteran centers:
“The brave men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Services...
02/28/2013
Woodward Pre-Retirement Seminar Rescheduled
It was necessary for OPERS to reschedule the Pre-Retirement seminar in Woodward on February 28th due to hazardous weather and road conditions??in the Northwestern part of Oklahoma. The seminar has been rescheduled for April 12th. Members who were scheduled for the Woodward...
Master Woodworking Artist of the Year Exhibit
The Forest Heritage Center Museum, located in the heart of Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow, Oklahoma, was thrilled to officially be designated as the 'Wood Art Capital of Oklahoma' in 2010. This new claim of fame authorized the museum to bestow the title of...
02/27/2013
Treasurer Miller Launches
New website gives taxpayers easy access to payments and deposits
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma taxpayers now have a quick and easy way to examine state government’s spending with the “Oklahoma Treasury Online Checkbook” launched today by...
Lt. Governor Lamb Declares State of Emergency Due to Winter Storms
Oklahoma City – At the request of Governor Mary Fallin, Lt. Governor Todd Lamb today declared a State of Emergency for 56 Oklahoma counties due the winter storm, excessive snow, and severe weather affecting many areas of the state. ...
02/25/2013
Oklahoma Forestry Conducting Forest Inventory in LeFlore County
What type of forest or woodlands is present in LeFlore County? 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 collecting data on plots across...
02/25/2013
Hazardous Weather Update
Due to hazardous weather conditions, the Department of Public Safety has announced all state offices will delay opening on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, to 10:00 a.m. CST.
The Pre-Retirement seminar scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2013, at the High Plains Technology...
Oklahoma’s Multicounty Grand Jury Reconvenes Monday
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s multicounty grand jury is scheduled to reconvene Monday in Oklahoma City.
The grand jury will meet Monday, Feb. 25, through Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, 313 NE 21.