Governor Mary Fallin To Modify Ban On Outdoor Burning In Northeast Oklahoma
Due to recent rainfall in northeastern Oklahoma, Governor Mary Fallin will lift the burn ban in 16 northeast Oklahoma counties. Effective Tuesday, August 23 at 1:00 p.m. the ban will be lifted in Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Kay, Mayes, Muskogee, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage,...
08/22/2011
Governor Fallin And Cabinet to Hold Town Hall Meeting On OSU Campus
Governor Mary Fallin and members of her Cabinet will hold a town hall meeting on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater on Wednesday, August 24.
Governor Fallin and administration officials will make comments focusing on education and workforce...
08/19/2011
If You See Something Say Something
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued new PSAs to promote the "If you see something, say something" campaign to encourage public vigilance for suspicious behavior; an important component in the prevention of terrorism. Follow the link to view them!
08/19/2011
RFP For Recordkeeping Services
OPERS has issued an RFP for Recordkeeping services for the defined contribution plans. Proposals are due October 18, 2011. To download the RFP, click here .
08/19/2011
RFP for Stable Value Fund Manager
OPERS has issued an RFP for a Stable Value Fund Manager for the defined contribution plans. Proposals are due October 18, 2011. To download the RFP, click here .
08/19/2011
Treasurers Commentary Concerning Confidence
It is widely understood that a free market economy has many variables on which growth is dependent. Less understood is the impact of the intangible determinant called confidence ? how people feel about their financial situation, business and the direction of the
08/17/2011
Oklahoma Sees Gains In ACT English, Reading Scores
Oklahoma high school seniors who took the ACT test last spring showed modest gains in English and reading over their 2010 state counterparts, a new report shows.
Governor Fallin Announces State Shelter Program
Governor Mary Fallin today announced a statewide sheltering exercise that will take emergency managers and other officials from Oklahoma to Louisiana to run a shelter should a hurricane or other event require mass evacuations.
Today through Thursday, a planning task...
08/15/2011
Governor Mary Fallin Supports Kickoff of Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over Campaign
Law enforcement officers across Oklahoma are joining forces for the ?Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over? mobilization from Aug. 19 through Sept. 5, and Gov. Mary Fallin is supporting the campaign against impaired driving.
?We are happy to endorse this important...
08/15/2011
Govenor Mary Fallin Supports Kickoff of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
Law enforcement officers across Oklahoma are joining forces for the ?Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over? mobilization from Aug. 19 through Sept. 5, and Gov. Mary Fallin is supporting the campaign against impaired driving.
?We are happy to endorse this important effort,?...
An Oklahoman Ambassador
In the state of Oklahoma, we each have our unique roles to fulfill. Specifically in government, officials are elected to serve the people of our great state and generate public policy that reflects Oklahoma values. Among the many roles as Lt. Governor, I have...
08/15/2011
An Oklahoma Ambassader
In the state of Oklahoma, we each have our unique roles to fulfill. Specifically in government, officials are elected to serve the people of our great state and generate public policy that reflects Oklahoma values. Among the many roles as Lt. Governor, I have...
08/12/2011
AG Pruitt Applauds Ruling on Federal Health Care Law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt released a statement in support of the ruling by the U.S. appeals court:
“I am pleased the 11th circuit ruled today that the federal government cannot force Americans to buy health insurance.
“Indeed,...
08/12/2011
Governor Fallin Statement On Appeals Court Ruling On Federal Health Care Law
Governor Mary Fallin today released a statement supporting the ruling of a federal appeals court in Atlanta that the ?individual mandate? contained within the federal health care law was unconstitutional. The federal panel said in the majority opinion, ?This economic...
08/12/2011
Governor Mary Fallin Announces Appointments
Governor Mary Fallin today announced appointments to the Oklahoma State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision, Oklahoma Health Information Exchange Trust, Construction Industries Board, Commission for Rehabilitation Services, Polygraph Examiners Board, Board on...