Lieutenant Governor Lamb Elected To National Position By Fellow Lieutenant Governors
At the recent annual conference for the National Lt. Governor?s Association (NLGA), Lt. Governor Todd Lamb was elected to serve as treasurer of the NLGA Executive Committee.
?The Lt. Governor was elected to this position bi-partisanly by his peers,? said NLGA...
Governor Mary Fallin Announces Appointments
Governor Mary Fallin today announced appointments to the State Credit Union Board, State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, Eastern Oklahoma State College Board of Regents and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission.
?Each person appointed brings with them brings...
07/28/2011
Pryor Daily Times Farm Bureau Applauds Governors Drought Relief Effort
The state?s largest farm organization supports Gov. Mary Fallin?s executive order allowing truck drivers to haul larger loads of hay.
?This will make it possible for livestock producers to get hay to hungry livestock quicker,? said Mike Spradling, president of...
07/28/2011
SiteSelection.com Oklahoma Wide Open For Opportunity
The annual BIO International Convention is always a big draw for governors keen on promoting their states as a prime spot for biotech investment. That number surged to 11 for the 2011 convention held in Washington, D.C. BIO officials say the list included Florida's Rick...
07/28/2011
The Oklahoman Fallin To Host Septemberfest
Preparations are under way for the 15th annual Septemberfest on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion, 820 NE 23. The free family event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10. It's the first event to be hosted by Gov. Mary Fallin, who was elected last year, and first...
07/27/2011
Department Of Agriculture Issues Disaster Declaration In 74 Oklahoma Counties
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a Secretarial disaster declaration in 69 Oklahoma counties and five contiguous counties. The declaration came in response to a June 10 request by Governor Mary Fallin, who asked the USDA to issue a disaster...
07/27/2011
Former Okmulgee Insurance Office Worker Charged With Bilking Agency And Its Customers
A former Okmulgee insurance agency employee has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the Oklahoma Insurance Department?s Anti-Fraud Unit.
Investigators say Deneice C. Carter, 28, embezzled funds totaling $960.88 from her employer McManus...
07/27/2011
Miller Takes Message Of Oklahoma Conservative Fiscal Policy To Washington
As politicians in the nation?s capitol run amok in a fight over raising the nation?s debt ceiling, State Treasurer Ken Miller spoke Wednesday to Americans for Tax Reform in Washington, D.C., showcasing the Oklahoma model for conservative fiscal policy.
Miller was...
07/26/2011
Tulsa Firm Joins Jobs Program
Tulsa-based Rely Energy LLC is the latest enrollee in the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, with the company promising to create an estimated 98 jobs over the next decade.
The maximum benefit Rely Energy could receive through the program is $2.6 million. The company,...
07/26/2011
Working Towards A Healthier Oklahoma
Obesity rates have grown faster in Oklahoma than any other state in the nation over the last 15 years. According to a report on adult obesity just released by the Trust for America?s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Oklahoma ranks seventh...
07/25/2011
Dow Jones Newswires Oklahoma Seeks More Work From AMRs New Airbus Fleet
Oklahoma has started pitching American Airlines to expand its maintenance base in Tulsa to accommodate a planned new fleet of Airbus aircraft, its governor said.
The European manufacturer's breakthrough order with American Airlines is expected to trigger a contest...
07/25/2011
Lieutenant Governor Completes Successful Trip To Panhandle And Western Oklahoma
After spending two full days in western Oklahoma and the Panhandle, Lt. Governor Lamb said the trip out west was encouraging and productive.
?Visiting western Oklahoma and the panhandle was very beneficial,? said Lt. Governor Lamb. ?I have been to these...
07/25/2011
Wagoner County Launches New Website
WA GONER, OKLA. ? July 25, 2011 ? Officials of Wagoner County
recently launched a new website at wagonercounty.ok.gov .
The new web site offers new functionality for Wagoner County by offering
residents the opportunity to sign-up to receive email notifications from...
07/22/2011
Fallin Pitches Oklahoma To Chicago Based Businesses
Gov. Mary Fallin is in Chicago pitching Oklahoma's business climate and workforce in an attempt to lure Illinois-based companies to the Sooner State.
Fallin planned to host a reception Thursday night with several ?business prospects? and national location scouts to...
Governor Fallin Eases Truck Rules To Save Livestock
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin today signed an executive order allowing haulers of hay to carry larger loads in their trucks. The order comes in light of the ongoing drought, which has left some farmers without access to hay for livestock.
Current rules restrict haulers...
Fallin State Needs Game Changer
Oklahoma must come up with exotic industries to become the go-to place for business, Gov. Mary Fallin said.
Fallin spoke to a sold-out audience of 760 people from the Tulsa regional business community during the Tulsa Metro Chamber?s annual State of the State address...
07/18/2011
Welcoming Ireland
In June, I had the privilege of welcoming Dr. John Dardis, First Secretary for Agriculture and Food of Ireland, to Oklahoma. Dr. Dardis and I first met this past spring in Washington, D.C. during my official visit to the Irish Embassy. After Ambassador...