Oklahoma Commission on School Security
As a state and a nation, we have grieved alongside the families of Newtown, Connecticut, unable to understand the actions that occurred last December. Tragedies like Newton often spur moments of reflection and study. First and foremost as a father, and then as...
The Oklahoman: Drones could launch more jobs in Oklahoma
Steven Gitlin, vice president of marketing strategy and communications for AeroVironment, holds a drone Wednesday that could be used in law enforcement. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman
01/17/2013
Lt. Governor Lamb Releases Second Policy and Issues Report
Oklahoma City —Lt. Governor Todd Lamb announced Thursday the release of his second Lt. Governor’s Policy and Issues Report . The report stems from the Lt. Governor’s travels across all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties, in particular his series of six...
01/16/2013
Steven Ray Thacker Execution Date Set for March
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has set March 12 as the execution date for Mayes County death row inmate Steven Ray Thacker, 42.
Attorney General Scott Pruitt requested the execution date on Jan. 7 after the U.S. Supreme Court denied the...
Oklahoma Hosts National Tornado Summit
OKLAHOMA CITY – Emergency managers, policymakers, insurance industry professionals, teachers, weather experts and weather enthusiasts are invited to attend the 2nd annual National Tornado Summit in Oklahoma City March 10-12.
“Since severe weather...
01/16/2013
OID Investigation Leads to Federal Indictment
OKLAHOMA CITY – An investigation by the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Anti-Fraud Unit has resulted in a federal indictment against a Bixby business owner.
Tuesday, OID investigators and FBI agents, with the assistance of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol,...
01/16/2013
December General Revenue Fund Collections Indicate Healthy Growth in Oklahoma Economy
General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections in December featured strong sales tax collections, a leading sign the Oklahoma economy is maintaining healthy growth at the close of the first half of Fiscal Year 2013, according to Finance Secretary Preston L. Doerflinger.
OKC Youth and Family Counselor Surrenders on Medicaid Fraud Charge
OKLAHOMA CITY — Misty Bobbie Dee Ellerby, 30, of Langston, surrendered to authorities Monday on a charge filed by Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The youth and family counselor allegedly billed for sessions not provided....
01/15/2013
AG Pruitt Names AAG Megan Tilly to Lead Oklahoma Multicounty Grand Jury
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt Tuesday named Assistant Attorney General Megan Tilly as the new Chief of the Attorney General’s Multicounty Grand Jury Unit. She replaces Charles S. Rogers, who recently was promoted to Senior Assistant Attorney...
AG Pruitt Appoints AAG Julie Bays as Public Protection Chief
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt Friday announced the selection of Assistant Attorney General Julie Bays as the new Chief of the Attorney General’s Public Protection Unit. She replaces Tom Bates, who was named First Assistant Attorney General in...