Attorney General Will Not Sue Over Health Care Bill
Attorney General Drew Edmondson said his office
will only enter a Florida lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of
the federal health care law if required to do so by legislative action.
Oklahoma State Election Board Unveils New Web site
The Oklahoma State Election Board
recently launched a new Web site with a fresh new look and address at http://elections.OK.gov .
From the homepage, visitors can easily find answers to frequently asked
questions about elections in Oklahoma, including:
AG Warns of Refund Anticipation Loans
With tax day approaching, Attorney General Drew
Edmondson is cautioning Oklahomans to beware of refund anticipation
loans and carefully consider their options before signing away potential
tax refunds.
04/01/2010
Governor Henry Announces Kickoff of McReady Campaign
Gov. Brad Henry has announced the kickoff of this year?s McReady
Oklahoma statewide severe weather preparedness campaign ? a
public-private partnership designed to prepare families and communities
for emergencies and to increase awareness of severe weather threats.
School Wellness Assessment Available to All Oklahoma Schools
All Oklahoma schools will soon be
able to conduct an assessment of their school?s environment as it
relates to physical activity and nutrition. The Oklahoma Healthy and Fit Schools Scorecard is a self assessment tool schools can use to
assess the quality of...
03/30/2010
Preterm Births Cost Lives and Mounting Medical Expenses
Preterm births in Oklahoma are a
public health crisis. According to the Oklahoma State Department of
Health (OSDH), preterm births impact more than one in eight Oklahoma
families.
Preterm infants face an increased
risk of lifelong health consequences...
03/30/2010
4-H'ers Walk On The Wild Side at OKC Zoo
STILLWATER, Okla. " A group of Oklahoma 4-H'ers had the opportunity to walk on the wild side when they spent the night at the Oklahoma City Zoo recently.