Governor Fallin Announces Appointments
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointments to the following boards and commissions.
Board of Agriculture
Ed Hurliman of Broken Bow is owner of Hurliman Forestry Services, a private forestry consulting business. He is the first...
02/07/2012
Attorney General Pruitt Sues Kialegee Tribal King in Federal Court
Lawsuit claims tribe violated state gaming compact; seeks injunction
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt today submitted a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Tulsa against Kialegee Tribal King Tiger Hobia and others to stop a proposed casino in Broken...
Governor Mary Fallin Delivers State of the State Address, Outlines 2012 Agenda
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Governor Mary Fallin today released her budget for Fiscal Year 2013 and outlined her legislative and policy agenda. Her agenda and budget were presented to a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature during her State of the State address.
A full text...
02/06/2012
Statement Regarding Gov. Fallin's 2012 State of the State Address
Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education: "We appreciate Gov. Fallin's strong leadership on the Complete College America initiative. With the projected need by 2023 of more than 300,000 additional college-educated workers to keep Oklahoma...
Watch the Governor's State of the State Address Online
The governor will deliver the State of the State Address at approximately 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6.
Check your local TV listings for viewing times. You also can view the speech online at the following locations:
Oklahoma House Web site: ...
02/03/2012
The Oklahoman Gov. Mary Fallin discusses plan to cut Oklahoma's income tax rate
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT, The Oklahoman
Gov. Mary Fallin said Thursday she will unveil plans next week to simplify the state's tax code and cut personal income tax for most Oklahomans.
The governor said her proposal, which she has been working on for five months,...
02/03/2012
Tulsa World Gov. Fallin proposes income tax cut in Oklahoma
BY BARBARA HOBEROCK, Tulsa World Capitol Bureau
OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Mary Fallin said Thursday that she is proposing an income tax cut for the majority of Oklahomans.
"I believe this will be one of the boldest tax reform plans we have seen in our...
Doak backs McDaniel bill to shore up Oklahoma firefighter pension fund
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak voiced his support today for bolstering the pension funds of the state?s firefighters.
Doak said he supports House Bill 2320 introduced by Rep. Randy McDaniel (R-Oklahoma City), which would restore...
02/02/2012
Oklahoma Economy Expands, But . . .
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Oklahoma?s economy showed growth for a 23rd consecutive month in January as all but one revenue stream improved over the same month of the prior year, State Treasurer Ken Miller said today as he released the state?s monthly gross receipts report....
02/01/2012
Governor Mary Fallin Responds to American Airlines Business and Restructuring Plans
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement addressing American?s announcement regarding future business and restructuring plans:
?American?s announcement today represents a commitment to continuing a large presence in Oklahoma and,...
01/30/2012
Students Should Complete FAFSA Now for Fall Financial Aid
High school seniors looking for federal and state financial aid to attend college this fall should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, according to the Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP).
01/27/2012
Governor Fallin Announces Reappointment of Oklahoma State Banking Commissioner
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Governor Mary Fallin today announced the reappointment of Mick Thompson as the Oklahoma State Banking Commissioner. He will serve a four-year term beginning in September pending Senate confirmation.
?Mick Thompson?s extensive work in both the private...
01/27/2012
Favorite Girl Scout Cookie Contest Announced for Eastern Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY ? As thousands of Girl Scouts across Oklahoma celebrate the centennial of their organization and prepare for the annual cookie sale, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today a statewide election which promises to be a tight race and only can have one...
01/27/2012
Favorite Girl Scout Cookie Contest Announced for Western Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY ? As thousands of Girl Scouts across Oklahoma celebrate the centennial of their organization and prepare for the annual cookie sale, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today a statewide election which promises to be a tight race and only can have one...
01/26/2012
Governor Fallin Extends Hay Hauling Waiver
Because of severe drought conditions across Oklahoma, Governor Fallin has extended the temporary waiver on hay hauling restrictions.
The current extension runs through March 12, 2012.
Click here to read the governor's executive order temporarily...
01/26/2012
State Regents Celebrate 20 Years of Keeping Oklahomas Promise Name High School Champs
Recognized by many as America's best college access program and considered a model that combines emphasis on academic preparation and financial support for college, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education today celebrated 20 years of providing Oklahoma students the...
01/26/2012
Taxes, incentives and spending . . . oh my
Treasurer?s commentary
By State Treasurer Ken Miller
Numerous surveys show the vast majority of Oklahomans believe our state is moving in the right direction. The yellow brick road the state is traveling has been paved by a hard-working people, abundant...