Tulsa World Fallin Accomplishing Legislative Goals
After a little more than 100 days in office, Gov. Mary Fallin's legislative agenda is doing very nicely, thank you.
"At the beginning of the legislative session, I outlined an agenda that will create a better business climate, bring more and better jobs to Oklahoma...
Governor Fallin Signs Union Reform Bill
Governor Mary Fallin today signed into law House Bill 1593, authored by Representative Steve Martin, Senator Cliff Aldridge and Senator Clark Jolley. HB 1593 repeals the Oklahoma Municipal Employee Collective Bargaining Act, a law requiring collective bargaining for...
04/29/2011
Governor Fallin Vetoes House Bill 1227
Governor Mary Fallin today vetoed House Bill 1227, which would convert the Ardmore Higher Education Center into a branch campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. While Fallin said she supports expanding opportunities for higher education in Ardmore, she said that...
04/29/2011
Governor Fallin Requests Public Assistance For Atoka County
Governor Mary Fallin today requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant public assistance for Atoka County, hard hit by the April 14th Tushka tornado. If approved, the designation would deliver federal funding to assist municipalities, counties and...
04/28/2011
2011 Legislation Update
With the topic of pension reform appearing in the state and local media frequently, the OPERS staff has prepared this summary of pending pension legislation for its members.
04/28/2011
Pension Commission Adopts Reforms
Facing more than $16 billion in unfunded liability in the state?s public pension systems, the Oklahoma State Pension Commission this afternoon adopted recommendations of key reforms to present to state leaders in the closing weeks of the legislative session
?The...
04/27/2011
Governor Fallin Declares State Of Emergency Due To Tornadoes Flooding
Governor Mary Fallin today declared a State of Emergency for 11 Oklahoma counties due to tornadoes, severe storms, straight line winds and flooding.
The counties included in the declaration are: Adair, Cherokee, Delaware, Haskell, LeFlore, McCurtain, Muskogee, Okfuskee,...
04/26/2011
Commissioners Of The Land Office Appoint Harry Birdwell As Secretary
Governor Mary Fallin and the Commissioners of the Land Office today appointed Harry W. Birdwell as the new Secretary of the Land Office.
?Harry Birdwell brings strengths to the agency including a strong background in education, rural development, investments and...
04/25/2011
Governor Fallin Signs Law Expanding Self Defense Rights
Governor Mary Fallin today signed into law House Bill 1439, authored by Representative Steven Vaughan and Senator David Myers. HB 1439 expands the right to use deadly force when in fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm. Current law allows individuals to use...
04/25/2011
Oklahoma Insurance Department Hosts Anti Fraud Experts
Nearly 150 members of law enforcement, special investigators and executives from insurance companies, and licensed adjusters gathered in Oklahoma City recently to take part in the Oklahoma Insurance Department?s 2011 Anti-Fraud Task Force.
The event on the afternoon...
2011 Legislation Update
With the topic of pension reform appearing in the state and local media frequently, the OPERS staff has prepared this summary of pending pension legislation for its members.
Governor Fallin Signs Two Pro Life Bills Into Law
Governor Mary Fallin today signed two pieces of pro-life legislation into law at a ceremony attended by pro-life legislators and advocates.
House Bill 1888, authored by Representative Pam Peterson and Senator Clark Jolley, creates the Pain-Capable Unborn Child...
04/19/2011
Governor Fallin Statement On Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary
Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on the 16th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing:
?Sixteen years ago, 168 victims tragically lost their lives in an unimaginable and shocking act of terrorism. Today, we remember the fallen, give comfort...
04/19/2011
Treasurer Miller Preparing Pension Reform Recommendations
State Treasurer Ken Miller is finalizing his recommendations to correct Oklahoma?s huge unfunded pension liability and expects to make them public within the coming days.
Miller, chairman of the Pension Oversight Commission, said he will first meet with Governor Mary...
04/18/2011
Oklahoma CareerTech Damaged By Federal Cuts
Congress approved a final funding bill that completely eliminates funding for Tech Prep as well as basic state grants by $37.3 million. The cuts will impact funds going out on July 1 for the 2011-2012 school year.
04/18/2011
Governor Fallin Reappoints Ed Keller To OSU Tulsa Board Of Trustees
Governor Mary Fallin today announced she has reappointed Ed Keller to the OSU?Tulsa Board of Trustees. Keller resides in Tulsa and is the chairman at Summit Bank.
Keller has served as chief executive officer (CEO) of J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank IV Oklahoma. He has...