Governor Fallin Meets With Oklahoma Guard troops
Oklahoma Army National Guard troops training at Camp Shelby, Miss., for a mission to Afghanistan were surprised Wednesday when Gov. Mary Fallin showed up to meet with them and wish them well.
Fallin spent nearly seven hours at Camp Shelby, located near Hattiesburg,...
06/02/2011
Twelve Month Receipts Top $10 Billion
The State Treasurer?s May revenue report shows Oklahoma?s economy has made up more than one-third of the dollars lost during the Great Recession, State Treasurer Ken Miller said today.
Milestone Reached
Twelve-month receipts ending in May are...
06/01/2011
Attorney General Pruitt Sues EPA over Regional Haze Rule
AG seeking to preserve right of Oklahoma to determine energy and environmental policies
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency , challenging the agency’s denial of...
06/01/2011
Governor Fallin Visits Oklahoma Troops Preparing To Deploy
Gov. Mary Fallin flew to Camp Shelby, Miss., today to visit Oklahoma National Guard troops as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan.
Fallin arrived at the military post this morning with Maj. Gen. Myles Deering, the adjutant general for Oklahoma?s Army and Air National...
06/01/2011
Stricklin Sworn In As New State Regent
Lawton resident Gen. Toney Stricklin was recently sworn in as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. He replaces Don Davis, who recently completed his term on the board. Stricklin's term will expire in May 2020.
05/31/2011
Attorney General Pruitt Sues EPA over Regional Haze Rule
Attorney General Scott Pruitt today filed a lawsuit
against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the
agency?s denial of Oklahoma?s proposed implementation of a plan to
reduce regional haze in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
?According to The...
White House Approves Public Assistance for 10 Counties Impacted by April Flooding
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Governor Mary Fallin today announced the White House has approved public assistance for 10 Oklahoma counties hard hit by severe storms and flooding that occurred in April.
The counties included in the declaration are: Adair, Cherokee, Delaware,...
05/27/2011
Governor Fallin Signs Special Needs Scholarship Legislation
Gov. Mary Fallin has signed legislation modifying the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program Act to ensure children with special needs receive scholarships in a prompt manner.
House Bill 1744 by State Rep. Jason Nelson (R-Oklahoma City)...
05/27/2011
Governor Fallin Announces Appointments
Governor Mary Fallin today announced appointments to the University Hospitals Authority, the State Board of Health and the state Board of Pharmacy. Mike Samis was reappointed to the University Hospitals Authority and Dr. Terry Gerard was appointed to the State Board of...
05/27/2011
State Budget Cuts Impact Funding For Colleges and Universities
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved today the fiscal year 2012 budget for the State System of Higher Education. The appropriation for operations is a $58.2 million, or 5.8 percent, decrease from last year's appropriation.
05/26/2011
Governor Fallin Signs Erin Swezey Act Into Law
Gov. Mary Fallin has signed The Erin Swezey Act into law. Thursday, the governor approved Senate Bill 529 which is named for the 20-year-old Oklahoma State University student from Edmond who was killed in 2009 by a drunk driver with numerous DUI arrests and convictions....
05/26/2011
Governor Fallin Signs Bills Into Law To Aid Military Personnel And Families
Governor Mary Fallin today announced she signed into law measures to aid Oklahoma military personnel and families. House Bill 1603, House Bill 1343 and Senate Bill 115 all received unanimous support in the Oklahoma Legislature.
?As the legislative session...
05/26/2011
Commissioner Doak Urges Oklahomans Not to Leave Children in Vehicles
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak warned the state?s residents on Thursday about the fatal dangers of leaving unattended children inside vehicles.
Doak said, ?2010 was a record year for hyperthermia deaths of children in the United States, with 49 youngsters...
Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan Announces Summer Reading Sweepstakes
Two Oklahoma organizations are ready to reward two avid summer readers each with a college savings account worth $2,529 during the 2011 Summer Reading Program. As National 5-29 College Savings Day approaches, Sunday, May 29th, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced the...
Governor Fallin Declares State Of Emergency Due To Tornadoes And Severe Storms
Governor Mary Fallin today declared a State of Emergency for 68 Oklahoma counties due to tornadoes, severe storms, straight line winds and flooding that began Tuesday.
The counties included in the declaration are: Adair, Alfalfa, Atoka, Blaine, Bryan, Caddo, Canadian,...
05/25/2011
Commissioner Doak Declares Emergency Following Tornado Outbreak
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak issued an emergency order Wednesday that will enable licensed out-of-state claims adjustors to immediately assist Oklahomans who suffered damage and losses from Tuesday?s tornado outbreak.
?This order will help Oklahomans...