Commerce to Hold Public Hearing on ARRA Homelessness Prevention
April 23, 2009 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 4, 2009, beginning at 10:00 a.m. to receive comments on a new Homelessness Prevention Program created in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The hearing is sponsored...
04/23/2009
New Commerce Program Will Help State Business Retention and Expansion Efforts
April 23, 2009 -- To help Oklahoma companies remain healthy and to help them prosper and create new jobs, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce has partnered with state utilities to invest in Executive Pulse, a state-of-the-art business intelligence system that helps communities...
Amendment Offers Free Tuition for Soldiers' Families
Oklahoma City (April 23, 2009) State Capitol - Legislation passed by the House today was successfully amended to include a new measure granting free tuition for families of fallen soldiers wishing to attend Oklahoma colleges and universities. Rep. Eric Proctor, D-Tulsa,...
04/23/2009
OSU involved in sweeping Africa initiative
Oklahoma State University has formed a partnership with five African universities as part of a broader effort to strengthen higher...
Educational Accountability Reform Act Passes House, Heads to Governor
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 22, 2009) - Legislation increasing the transparency of standards-testing, student assessment and data collection is headed to the governor for his signature following House passage today. Senate Bill 1111, the Educational Accountability Reform Act, moves...
04/22/2009
Medical Examiner's Office Shake Up Passes House
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 22, 2009) - Legislation giving the board overseeing the state Medical Examiner's Office more responsibility in order to increase accountability and transparency at the agency passed the House today. Senate Bill 738 would allow the state Board of...
04/22/2009
Landscapers can benefit from IPM conference
STILLWATER, Okla. Professional landscapers, nursery growers and gardeners alike put a lot of sweat equity into their landscapes and gardens. Damage by pesky critters is the last thing they want to see on leaves and stems in the garden.
04/22/2009
Know your credit
STILLWATER, Okla. You may hear a lot about credit reports, but do you know how to get one, what information is included or how to improve it?
Diversity, The Journey to Leadership
On April 23, the Oklahoma Association of Minorities in Career and Technology Education, will host the 8th Annual Leadership Conference, The Journey to Leadership. This event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moore Norman Technology Center South Penn Campus.
04/21/2009
8th Annual Oklahoma Aerospace Summit & Expo June 15-18
April 21, 2009 -- The Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance will present the 8th annual Oklahoma Aerospace Summit Expo at the Tulsa Convention Center June 15-18. This summit is the premier aerospace event in Oklahoma, showcasing products, services, and capabilities while providing...