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04/18/2011
Showcasing Oklahoma
Will Rogers once said he never met a man he didn?t like. Oklahoma continues to be known for its friendly and welcoming spirit. Visitors from across the nation and world who visit our state see first-hand the hospitality and quality of life we as Oklahomans...
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.
04/14/2011
The States Multicounty Grand Jury Reconvenes Monday In Oklahoma City
The grand jury will meet from Monday, April 18, through Wednesday, April 20, at the Oklahoma County Courthouse.
The multicounty grand jury was requested by Attorney General Scott
Pruitt and approved by the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Jan. 27. It will
be led by Assistant...
04/14/2011
The States Multicounty Grand Jury Reconvenes Monday In Oklahoma City.
The grand jury will meet from Monday, April 18, through Wednesday, April 20, at the Oklahoma County Courthouse.
The multicounty grand jury was requested by Attorney General Scott
Pruitt and approved by the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Jan. 27. It will
be led by Assistant...
Agreement Reached On Oklahoma Health Insurance Private Enterprise Network
Governor Mary Fallin today joined other state leaders in announcing that Oklahoma will establish a Health Insurance Private Enterprise Network to prevent the establishment of a federal health care exchange in Oklahoma.
Working together, leaders were able to...
AG Pruitt and Insurance Commissioner Doak Announce Joint Focus on Claimant Fraud
Attorney General Scott Pruitt and Insurance Commissioner John Doak today announced plans to revamp and streamline how insurance fraud is investigated and prosecuted in Oklahoma.
“Fraud of any kind is a very serious matter in Oklahoma. We are very pleased these...
04/13/2011
Governor Mary Fallin Signs Energy Reform Measure
Governor Mary Fallin today signed in to law House Bill 1909, an energy reform measure dealing with the state?s oil and gas laws.
The bill by Rep. Mike Jackson of Enid and Sen. Cliff Branan of Oklahoma City, also known as the 2011 Shale Reservoir Development Act,...
Oklahomans Work Together Making it Work
The Oklahoma Career and Technical Educators Equity Council honored 19 community college and CareerTech students, educators, businesses and community partners at the 17th Annual Making It Work Day at the Capitol on April 6. Making It Work Day recognizes individuals who are...
04/12/2011
Governor Fallin Signs Education Reform Bill Eliminating Trial de Novo
Governor Mary Fallin today signed into law House Bill 1380, an education reform measure that makes it easier to dismiss underperforming teachers.
Under the current system, tenured teachers who are dismissed by local school boards can appeal that decision in district...
04/12/2011
Only Days Until the Great Central US ShakeOut
The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is a day of special events featuring one of the largest earthquake preparedness events in central U.S. history, organized to inspire central U.S. residents to get ready for big earthquakes, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes....
04/11/2011
March 2011 Revenue Collections Outpace Prior Year Estimate
General Revenue Fund tax collections are inching closer to pre-recession levels nine months into the current fiscal year, Office of State Finance Director Preston Doerflinger said Monday.
04/08/2011
Governor Fallin Signs Law Reforming Role Of Board Of Education
Governor Mary Fallin today signed into law House Bill 2139, a measure that reforms the duties of the state Board of Education and the superintendant of public instruction.
The bill, authored by House Speaker Kris Steele and Senate Pro Tem Brian Bingman, streamlines the...