Oklahoma Exports Top Five Billion In 2008
Commerce Reports 10% Hike in State Exports in Past YearMarch 6, 2009 -- Oklahoma's exports reached $5.05 billion dollars in 2008, up from $4.5 billion in 2007. According to data collected by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, international exports in Oklahoma grew by 10% in...
03/06/2009
Senate Drives through Bill Creating Oversize and Overweight Annual Permit for Truckers
The Senate approved legislation Wednesday that will help trucking companies save time and money - cost savings that can be passed on to customers. SB 1184, by Bryce Marlatt, would create an oversize and/or overweight annual permit to replace the current permits which have to...
Treasurer Meacham Announces Major Expansion of Oklahoma College Savings Plan
"Oklahoma Dream 529" To Be Offered By Financial Advisors
State Treasurer Scott Meacham today announced a major expansion of the Oklahoma College Savings Plan with the launch of "Oklahoma Dream 529" to be offered by financial advisors.
The new Oklahoma Dream 529 Plan...
03/04/2009
Tax Resources Available Online at State's Official Web Site
The tax season deadline is fast approaching and the Oklahoma Tax Commission and OK.gov want to remind Oklahomans that help is available online. Visit http://www.ok.gov/ , Oklahoma's Official Web site, to gain access to valuable tax information and resources.
"Oklahomans...
03/04/2009
Performance-tested herd sires available at OBI sale
STILLWATER, Okla. Nearly 160 performance-tested bulls will be auctioned at the March 26 Oklahoma BEEF, Inc. All-Breed Performance Tested Bull Sale at Oklahoma State University.
Restructing of the State Medical Examiner's Office Passes State Senate Today
The Oklahoma State Senate passed SB 738, a bill which would significantly restructure the office of the Chief Medical Examiner, bringing long overdue professional management to the office, and providing for greater accountability from the office.
"This office has been...
03/04/2009
Senate Supports Property Tax Cap Vote
The State Senate has approved a measure to cut the growth of annual property tax increases. Senate Joint Resolution 5, by Sen. Jim Reynolds, was passed on Wednesday. The legislation would let Oklahomans vote to lower the current property tax cap of five percent to three...
03/04/2009
Senate Approves Measure to Create County Bridge Replacement Revolving Fund
The state Senate on Wednesday approved legislation to aid counties in reconstructing structurally inadequate or functionally obsolete bridges and roads. Authored by Sen. Brian Bingman, Senate Bill 832 would create the County Bridge Replacement Revolving Fund.
Bingman said...
03/04/2009
Education Improvement Passes Senate
Schools on Needs Improvement List Given Options
Senator John Ford's Senate Bill 268 passed the State Senate Tuesday with a 44-4 vote.
Senate Bill 268 requires that schools on the School Improvement List for four consecutive years implement alternatives to the way their...
03/04/2009
Chief Information Officer Bill Passes Senate
First Step Toward Bringing Greater Efficiency to State Government
The State Senate approved one of President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee's government reform measures today, moving Oklahoma toward a more efficient and effective government. SB 980 provides for a state Chief...
03/04/2009
Senate Approves Measure to Eliminate Grocery Tax
The State Senate has approved a measure to eliminate the 4.5 percent state sales tax on groceries. Sen. Mike Mazzei, R-Tulsa, is the author of Senate Bill 318. Mazzei said the bill would phase out the grocery tax over a five-year period. The bill passed on a bipartisan vote...
Demand for Vital Records Services Increases
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Vital Records office is seeing a significant increase in the number of people coming to the offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and McAlester to get birth certificates. To speed up the process, OSDH public health officials are asking...
Flaming Lips - Do you Realize - Named Oklahoma Rock Song
The people have spoken. "Do You Realize by Oklahoma City alternative rock band, the Flaming Lips, has been named the official Oklahoma State Rock and Roll Song. The winning song was certified Monday in the State Senate with the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 24 by Sen....
03/03/2009
Senate Honors 2008 Heisman Winner Sam Bradford and OU Football Team
The State Senate honored the 2008 Big 12 champions, the University of Oklahoma Sooners and their outstanding quarterback, 2008 Heisman winner Sam Bradford.
The team and Head Coach Bob Stoops were welcomed with cheers and applause as they lined up to listen to the...