2009 Main Street Communities Selected
March 17, 2009 -- Two additional Oklahoma communities have been selected as Main Street Communities, bringing the state total of participants to 42. Atoka and Laverne are the newest members to the Oklahoma Main Street Program, a comprehensive revitalization effort that...
03/17/2009
State Board of Health Announces New Health Commissioner
The Oklahoma State Board of Health announced today the selection of Terry L. Cline, Ph.D., as the new Commissioner of Health. He replaces Dr. Michael Crutcher, who retired Jan. 31. Cline will begin his new job in July.
An Oklahoma native, Cline is currently Health Attache...
03/17/2009
Oklahoma Food Benefits Boosted by Federal Stimulus Package
With the passage of the federal stimulus bill, Oklahomans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will have more buying power at the grocery store in April.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 raised maximum allotments for SNAP,...
Wise ways to use a tax refund
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahomans who are expecting to receive a tax refund this year should be making plans on how to use that money wisely.
Getting the skinny on insect fat metabolism from DASNR
STILLWATER, Okla. There has been something bugging researchers at Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources over the past six years.
03/17/2009
Ag Week highlights importance of agribusiness operators
OKMULGEE, Okla. National Ag Week is here, where the traditions and advancements that enable U.S. agriculture to feed, clothe and otherwise nurture the world are celebrated.
Recent Change to Federal Tax Rules: New Tax Tables
Withholding Preference Certificate
Federal Tax Withholding Tables Important information about federal withholding can be found on pages 5 and 19-22.
State Tax Withholding Tables Important information about state withholding can be found on pages 8...
Eskimo Joe's celebrates Oklahoma 4-H Centennial
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma 4-H is celebrating 100 years and Eskimo Joe's has released its first-ever 4-H design in honor of the organization's milestone.
03/13/2009
Senate Passes Measure to Protect Children from Drunk Drivers
The Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation Thursday to provide better protection to Oklahoma's children. Sen. Mary Easley authored Senate Bill 1138 amending the definition of children endangerment to include parents or guardians who knowingly let their children ride in...
03/13/2009
Senate Approves Tax Credits for February 10 Storm Victims
A bill providing tax credits for victims of the February 10 storms that destroyed dozens of homes and businesses and caused multiple fatalities is now headed to the House of Representatives. Sen. Todd Lamb, R-Edmond, and Sen. Johnnie Crutchfield, D-Ardmore, worked together for...
03/12/2009
Commerce Looks for Investment Opportunities at European Wind Show
Conference Provides Chance to Grow Oklahoma Wind IndustryMarch 12, 2009 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and a delegation of state partners are headed to the 2009 European Wind Energy Conference (EWEC) March 16-19 in Marseille, France to talk with leading wind companies...
03/12/2009
Oklahoma Communities Recognized at State Capitol
Communities of Excellence Recognized by Lt. Governor and Commerce SecretaryMarch 12, 2009 -- Several Oklahoma communities were honored today at the State Capitol during the annual Communities of Excellence Day ceremonies. Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins and Oklahoma...
03/12/2009
Senate Approves Bill to Exempt Grandparents from Adoption Costs
The state Senate on Thursday unanimously approved legislation that would exempt an adoptive grandparent from any court costs associated with adoption.
Sen. Kenneth Corn, author of Senate Bill 254, said the measure would help provide healthy environments for children by...
03/12/2009
Senate Approves Bill to Lower Limit for Boating Under Influence
Legislation that would lower the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for the offense of boating under the influence from 0.10 percent to 0.08 percent was approved by the state Senate on Thursday. The measure would also prohibit children under the age of 12 from operating...