Gov. Fallin Signs into Law Pet Breeder Oversight Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today signed into law a measure that alters the oversight of commercial pet breeders in the state of Oklahoma. House Bill 2921 abolishes the Commercial Pet Breeders Board and transfers the board's responsibilities to the state...
05/29/2012
Gov. Fallin Signs into Law Changes to Tribal Liaison Qualifications
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Fallin today signed into law House Bill 2563, a measure that modifies the qualifications for the position of the newly created Native American liaison.
In the 2011 legislative session, the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission was...
05/29/2012
New Captive Law Will Invite Businesses to Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY ' A proposed new law paves the way for more insurance companies to do business in Oklahoma.
Senate Bill 1617, requested by Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak, caps the premium tax on captive insurance companies at $100,000. Captive insurance...
05/29/2012
Treasurer Miller announces OK College Savings Summer Reading Sweepstakes
Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan to give two readers $2,529 college savings accounts
OKLAHOMA CITY ' State Treasurer Ken Miller is marking May 29, National 5-29 College Savings Day by giving Oklahoma elementary and secondary school students the...
05/25/2012
Gov. Fallin Praises Efforts at State Capitol to Support Veterans, Military Personnel
OKLAHOMA CITY ' As Oklahomans remember the men and women who served and are serving the nation's Armed Forces this Memorial Day weekend, Governor Fallin praised efforts at the state Capitol this year to support veterans, military personnel and their families....
05/25/2012
Gov. Fallin Marks the End of the 2012 Legislative Session
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Today marks the last day of the 2012 legislative session in Oklahoma. Governor Mary Fallin worked with the Legislature this year to deliver a fiscally conservative, balanced budget that includes targeted increases for core services. Additionally, she...
05/25/2012
State Regents Receive Funding for Oklahoma Colleges, Universities
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved Friday $1.012 billion in state appropriations for the state system of higher education for FY 2013, contingent on final approval by Gov. Mary Fallin. This represents a $3.8 million or 0.4 percent increase from the FY...
05/25/2012
White Reappointed for Second Term as State Regent
Reappointed by Gov. Mary Fallin and confirmed by the state Senate, Dr. Ronald White of Oklahoma City will serve another nine-year term as member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. White's term will expire in May 2021.
05/24/2012
Gov. Fallin Says Oklahoma Lakes Make Great Stop for Memorial Day
Signs Legislation Creating State Policy to Respond to Blue-Green Algae Outbreaks
OKLAHOMA CITY ' As Oklahomans gear up for Memorial Day, Governor Mary Fallin says the state's lakes are great places to enjoy the holiday weekend. Like thousands of other...
Oklahoma AG Charges Edmond Swimming Pool Contractor with Embezzlement
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s Public Protection Unit filed charges Wednesday in Oklahoma County District Court against Gary Robert Oester, 55, of Edmond, for embezzling from homeowners.
According to the six charges, Oester, who is...
05/23/2012
AG Charges Two Oklahomans with Workers’ Compensation Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt has charged two Oklahomans with workers’ compensation fraud.
William R. Richmond, 65, of Catoosa, was charged with three counts of workers’ compensation fraud in Wagoner County District Court after...
Gov. Fallin Signs Water Conservation Plan into Law
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Fallin on Monday signed into law the Water for 2060 Act, the most comprehensive, ambitious statewide water conservation measure in the United States. The bill, House Bill 3055, establishes a statewide goal of consuming no more fresh water...