Governor Fallin Announces Tax Commission Appointment
Governor Mary Fallin announced today her nomination of Dawn Cash to serve as one of three commissioners who oversee the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Cash is the current director of the Tax Policy division of the Tax Commission. Her nomination requires Senate confirmation....
03/23/2011
Governor Fallin Issues Statement On Anniversary Of Federal Health Care Law Passage
Governor Mary Fallin issued the following statement today regarding the one year anniversary of the passage of the federal health care law. While in Congress, Fallin voted against the bill.
She supports the national effort to repeal and replace the law with legislation...
03/23/2011
Lt Governor Lamb Named Vice Chair Of Aerospace States Association
On Tuesday, March 22ndthe membership of the Aerospace States Association (ASA) voted to elect Lt. Governor Lamb as Vice Chair. ASA exists to support aerospace industry and aviation in America, on the belief that a strong aerospace industry equals a strong economy and...
Oklahoma Veterans Plan To Make Honor Flights
Gilbert ?Choc? Charleston and Robert Heatley, who rolled through Europe in tanks during World War II, will be flying together in May to see the National World War II Memorial for the first time.
Charleston and Heatley, both 87, will be making the trip thanks to...
03/22/2011
Governor Mary Fallin Tells Officials Of Oklahoma Cities She Will Help In Job Efforts
Governor Mary Fallin pledged to mayors and city officials Monday to help them in their efforts to attract and keep jobs.
?I want you to know that as governor I am available to help you,? Fallin told about 120 attending a legislative forum by the Mayors Council of...
03/22/2011
Critical Fire Weather Developing
Oklahoma Forestry Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, is alerting the public that a critical fire weather situation is developing for today as a dry line pushes through the state. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all...
03/21/2011
Claravall Wins 2011 National Public Service Award
Washington, D.C. - - March 14, 2011 - - The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) is pleased to announce that Lester Claravall is the winner of the prestigious National Public Service Award, the premier award...
03/21/2011
Opportunity Across The State
Economic development is the key to a strong Oklahoma. Although this elementary truth is often assumed, it is my goal alongside Governor Fallin to make sure it is not neglected during our administrations. A prosperous state is the product of a thriving economy. In order to...
Governor Mary Fallin Applauds Boeing Jobs Announcement
Company planning second facility to house new jobs and expanded operations in OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Governor Mary Fallin today welcomed an announcement from The Boeing Company that it is planning to build a second facility in Oklahoma City to accommodate 550 new jobs...
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.
03/18/2011
OPERS - 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.
03/17/2011
Governors Business Licensing One Stop Plan Approved
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved Gov. Mary Fallin?s request to provide convenience to Oklahoma business owners.
House Bill 1601, by state Rep. Aaron Stiles (R-Norman) and state Sen. Clark Jolley (R-Edmond), would establish a one-stop shop through...
03/17/2011
Governor Mary Fallin Plans To Save Millions Approved
OKLAHOMA CITY ? The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation proposed by Gov. Mary Fallin to save millions of taxpayers dollars through the implementation of information technology (IT) process reforms.
Governor Fallin is seeking to realize $140...
03/17/2011
Governor Mary Fallin Business Licensing One-Stop Plan Approved
OKLAHOMA CITY ? The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved Gov. Mary Fallin?s request to provide convenience to Oklahoma business owners.
House Bill 1601, by state Rep. Aaron Stiles (R-Norman) and state Sen. Clark Jolley (R-Edmond), would establish a one-stop...
03/17/2011
Governor Mary Fallin Applauds Approval of One-Stop Business Licensing Plan
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Governor Mary Fallin applauded the Oklahoma House of Representatives today for approving a bill that would implement part of the agenda she laid out in her State of the State address.
House Bill 1601, by state Rep. Aaron Stiles and state Sen. Clark...
03/17/2011
Governors Plan To Save Millions Approved
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation proposed by Gov. Mary Fallin to save millions of taxpayers dollars through the implementation of information technology (IT) process reforms.
Governor Fallin is seeking to realize $140 million of savings in...
03/16/2011
Oklahoma Hunting Guide Charged With Consumer Fraud
A Broken Arrow man faces allegations of deceptive trade practices for allegedly scamming more than $75,000 from hunters through Internet and magazine advertisements, Attorney General E. Scott Pruitt said.
James Adam Jenkins of Broken Arrow was arrested Tuesday after...