Treasurers Commentary It is the spending stupid
By State Treasurer Ken Miller
While recent reports show state economic prospects heating up, no recovery is guaranteed. Oklahoma is not immune from macroeconomic conditions or bad decisions made in our nation?s capitol. Unfortunately, the current Washington...
07/15/2011
Attorney General Warns Oklahomans about False Loan Settlement Scams
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s Public Protection Unit warned Oklahomans Friday to be aware of a scam involving fraudulent loan companies.
Representatives of these companies have contacted consumers in Oklahoma, claiming they need to settle...
07/15/2011
Ponca City News Governor Fallin Attends UC Celebration
About 300 people heard Gov. Mary Fallin declare the University Center and its new quarters to be a "model for Oklahoma and other states" at the Tuesday grand opening of the educational center.
Glen Johnson, former House Speaker and present Chancellor of Higher...
07/15/2011
OID Anti Fraud Unit Investigation Results In Felony Charge Against Former Edmond Agent
A former Edmond insurance agent faces a felony charge of embezzlement as the result of an investigation by the Oklahoma Insurance Department?s Anti-Fraud Unit.
Insurance Commissioner John Doak and Attorney General Scott Pruitt have publicly partnered in an effort to...
Oklahomas Multicounty Grand Jury To Meet Monday
The state?s multicounty grand jury reconvenes Monday in Oklahoma City.
The grand jury will meet from Monday, July 18, through Wednesday, July
20. This month?s session will be held at the Oklahoma Attorney
General?s Office, located at 313 NE 21.
07/14/2011
Governor Fallin Asks Oklahomans To Pray For Rain This Sunday
In light of the sustained drought, Governor Mary Fallin today asked all Oklahomans to set aside time this Sunday, July 17, to pray for rain.
Dry conditions have helped contribute to over 140 wildfires this year, resulting in the loss of dozens of homes. Earlier today,...
07/14/2011
Governor Fallin Announces Appointments To The Governors Science And Technology Council
Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of 18 people to the Governor?s Science and Technology Council, a council that has been reinstated by the governor, and will be headed by Secretary of Science and Technology, Dr. Stephen McKeever. The council has been...
07/14/2011
Governor Fallin Issues Ban On Outdoor Burning
As drought conditions continue to worsen across Oklahoma, Governor Mary Fallin has issued an Executive Proclamation banning outdoor burning for much of the state. Oklahoma Forestry Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry,...
07/14/2011
Governor Fallin Announces Appointments To The Governors Science And Technology Council
Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of 18 people to the Governor?s Science and Technology Council, a council that has been reinstated by the governor, and will be headed by Secretary of Science and Technology, Dr. Stephen McKeever. The council has been...
Governor Fallin Appoints Roger Stuart As Oklahoma County District Judge
Governor Mary Fallin today appointed Edmond resident Roger H. Stuart as a district judge in Oklahoma County. Stuart is replacing Justice Noma D. Gurich, who resigned after being appointed to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Stuart will serve out the remainder of Gurich?s term,...
AP 219 Million Going Into Oklahoma's Reserve Fund
Oklahoma's finance director said Monday the state will make a $219 million deposit into the depleted constitutional Rainy Day reserve fund whose current balance totals just over two bucks, thanks to strong revenue collections in June and the recently completed 2011 fiscal...
07/08/2011
Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb Comments On The Passing Of Rusty Farley
"Today Oklahoma lost a great public servant. Rusty Farley was the epitome of humility, servanthood, and integrity. He loved the people he represented. He served them well. It was truly an honor to work alongside Rep. Farley to make Oklahoma a better place to live, work and...
07/07/2011
Oklahoma Organic Workshop And Field Day Set For July 26
Growers interested in learning about or fine-tuning the way they raise organic crops can pick up the latest science-based insights at the 2011 Oklahoma Organic Workshop and Field Day in Lane on July 26.
07/06/2011
FAPC Doctoral Student Makes Top Three At IFT Annual Meeting
A recent Oklahoma State University food microbiology doctoral graduate has been named a top three winner in the highly decorated posted competition at the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in New Orleans, La., held in June.
07/05/2011
Governor Fallin Statement On The Passing Of Representative Rusty Farley
Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on the passing of Oklahoma State Representative Rusty Farley, who died on Monday:
"Representative Farley was a dedicated public servant who will be sorely missed at the capitol. My thoughts and prayers...
07/05/2011
June Revenue Shows State Economic Growth Accelerating
Oklahoma?s economy is expanding at an accelerating pace, Treasurer Ken Miller said today as he released the revenue report on total tax commission collections in June.
?Now entering the third year of the cyclical expansion, Oklahoma?s double-digit revenue growth last...