Governor Fallin Accepts $20,000 Donation For Oklahoma Disaster Relief Effort
Governor Mary Fallin today accepted a $20,000 check to aid in the recent tornado recovery effort from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan. The check was presented to Governor Fallin by Director General Joseph Chen and Political Director Edward Chen of the Taipei...
06/14/2011
Governor Fallin Welcomes New Jobs, Expansion of OKC-based UE Manufacturing
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Governor Mary Fallin today joined officials with Oklahoma City-based UE Manufacturing to announce the creation of 150 new jobs through the opening of a new manufacturing division.
UE Manufacturing, a division of United Holdings, is a global supplier...
06/13/2011
Governor Fallin Joins Other Governors In Releasing Medicaid Reform Principles
Governor Mary Fallin today joined 28 other GOP governors in announcing seven guiding principles for reforming Medicaid.
The principles will serve as a framework as governors continue working with Congress as it considers how to reform Medicaid.
?Given the...
06/13/2011
Civil Rights Leader Clara Luper To Lay In Repose
Civil rights activist Clara Luper will lay in repose on the first floor of the Oklahoma State Capitol on Thursday June 16, 2011 from noon till 4 p.m. The capitol is a public building and Oklahomans and well-wishers are invited to visit and pay their respects....
06/13/2011
May 2011 Revenue Collections Indicate Big Rainy Day Deposit Likely
The depleted state Rainy Day Fund will be replenished with a deposit much higher than projected, based on the pace of revenue collections as the 2011 fiscal year winds down, Office of State Finance Director Preston Doerflinger announced Monday.
06/10/2011
AG's Public Protection Unit Cautions Oklahomans on Wedding Scams
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s Public Protection Unit warned Oklahoma couples Friday to be cautious and aware of possible fraud during the summer wedding season.
“Weddings are an important time for Oklahoma families,” said Tom...
Governor Fallin Comments On The Passing Of Clara Luper
Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement regarding the passing of Clara Luper.
?Clara Luper was an Oklahoma hero, a tremendous civil rights activist and a devoted mother. Her leadership and commitment to equality and justice will never be...
Journal Record Boeing named to PrimeWIN program
With 34 aerospace engineering subcontractors working on E-4B National Airborne Command Post aircraft in Oklahoma City, the Boeing Co. is the first participant accepted into the state?s PrimeWIN program.
Gov. Mary Fallin made the announcement Tuesday during the 10th...
06/08/2011
KJRH Webco Buys Hissom Land, Creates Jobs In Sand Springs
Land that's been abandoned for years in Sand Springs is undergoing a transformation and new jobs will come with it.
The old Hissom Memorial Center off of Highway 51 will soon be home to Webco Industries, a tubing manufacturer and supplier.
Since the Hissom...
06/08/2011
Journal Record Summit Unmanned aerial vehicle sector shows much promise for growth
Oklahoma stands on the cusp of a dynamic new economic platform: development of unmanned aerial vehicles.
The aerospace sector already provides the state an impressive economic engine, as Gov. Mary Fallin and Secretary of Commerce and Tourism Dave Lopez said Tuesday...
06/07/2011
Boeing First Recipient Of Oklahomas PrimeWIN Program
Governor Mary Fallin and Oklahoma Department of Commerce Secretary Dave Lopez today welcomed The Boeing Company as the first participant accepted into the state?s PrimeWIN program.
PrimeWIN is a first-of- its- kind incentive program designed to match qualified...
06/07/2011
Doak Requests Attorney General Opinion Regarding Driving Record Fee
Insurance Commissioner John Doak has requested that the attorney general determine whether a 2010 bill increasing the costs of driving records was properly enacted by the Legislature.
?Driving records are routinely required to determine the appropriate premium rate for...
06/06/2011
Attorney General Pruitt Files Charges against Oklahoman on Storm Repair Fraud
AG warns recent storm victims in Oklahoma and Missouri to beware of fraud; call Public Protection Unit
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt today filed felony fraud charges against an Oklahoma construction contractor who homeowners said accepted...
06/06/2011
Journal Record: Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry Takes Flight In Oklahoma
One of Oklahoma?s fastest-emerging industries, unmanned aerial systems, continues its trajectory with new government partnerships and a potential new airspace and corridor for testing.
Meanwhile, the human support on the ground is solidifying, with an advisory council...
06/06/2011
White House Approves Governor Fallins Request For Tornado Assistance
The White House today approved Gov. Mary Fallin?s request for federal disaster assistance related to the May 22-25 tornadoes. Ten people were killed and more than 1,000 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed in the violent storms.
The announcement means...
06/06/2011
Map Your Neighborhood Training June 11th
The Map Your Neighborhood program walks you and your neighbors through a simple step-by-step process to customize an emergency preparedness plan for your area. The next Leaders Training Session is Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Midwest City! Sign up here...