New $5,000 Tax Credit a Boost for Engineers and the Companies Trying to Recruit Them
January 8, 2009 -- A new law establishing tax credits for engineers going to work for Oklahoma companies as well as the companies that hire them is helping businesses take off.The Aerospace Industry Engineer Work Force Bill, signed in 2008 by Gov. Brad Henry, is a useful...
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Launches New Blog Site
Providing rural Oklahomans with timely updates about agricultural programs and opportunities is a priority of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF).
The agency has begun a new agricultural blog to help people who have no access to a daily...
01/07/2009
Senate Republicans Announce Policy Agenda for 2009 Legislative Session
Republicans in the Oklahoma State Senate released their policy agenda for the 2009 legislative session today, calling for a fairer and more business friendly tax policy, reform of the archaic and business-unfriendly legal system in Oklahoma, and to continue to improve our...
01/06/2009
Statewide Project Invites Community Participation
The Child Abuse Prevention Month Action Committee invites every community to take action for children by "Building a Blue Ribbon Tree". The blue ribbon is the international sign for child abuse prevention and serves as a constant reminder that all of us have a responsibility...
State Senate Republicans to Unveil 2009 Legislative Agenda on Wednesday
State Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee, and Assistant Majority Floor Leader Mike Mazzei, and members of the Senate Republican Caucus will unveil the Senate GOP's policy agenda for the 2009 legislative session at two simultaneous news conferences on Wednesday, January...
01/06/2009
Senate Reforms to Reflect Will of Oklahoma Voters
Government will be more open, accessible, accountable
Newly elected President Pro-Tempore Glenn Coffee announced Tuesday that long-awaited reform will be coming to the Legislature this session. Upon Coffee's election as the new President Pro Tempore of the State Senate,...
01/05/2009
Commerce Awards Communities for Grant Projects
January 5, 2009 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recently issued Oklahoma Century Community (http://www.okcommerce.gov/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=265 Itemid=330) awards to five Oklahoma communities and Outstanding Project Awards to five Oklahoma...
01/05/2009
Oklahoma History Center Presents George Washington - His Farewell Address
The Oklahoma History Center is pleased to present a wonderful evening program with living history interpreter Ron Carnegie. An Evening with George Washington will begin at 7:00 pm January 16th, 2009. The History Center will open the galleries to the public at 6:00 pm with the...
01/05/2009
Dogs could help diabetes studies
OSU professor Michael Davis is garnering attention for his research on Alaskan sled-dogs. They are among nature?s finest athletes. But...
01/05/2009
State Senate to Convene on Tuesday, January 6th
The Oklahoma State Senate will formally convene for its first meeting of the 2009 session at noon on Tuesday, January 6th. Members will formally elect Senator Glenn Coffee as Senate President Pro Tempore for the 2009-2010 legislative sessions. This marks the first time in...
01/02/2009
New Year Brings New Laws in Oklahoma
Hunting and fishing licenses that last longer and cigarettes that are less likely to cause fires are among the things 2009 has in store for Oklahomans because of new state laws.
A law that took effect Thursday will allow the state Department of Wildlife and Conservation to...
01/02/2009
A Gift for a Brighter Tomorrow This Holiday Season
Contribute to the Oklahoma College Savings Plan for Your Loved Ones
State Treasurer Scott Meacham has the answer for budget minded parents and grandparents looking for the perfect gift for their child or grandchild this holiday season. And, best of all, it's only a few...
01/02/2009
New Oklahoma Laws on the Plate for '09
REPLACEMENT OF CAR TAGS WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST VISIBLE CHANGES IN STATE
The new Oklahoma car tag. Most Oklahoma vehicles will be getting a dash of color this year at no added cost to many owners.
New tags for cars and pickups will be available Friday at all tag...
01/01/2009
Career opportunities are available in agriculture
STILLWATER, Okla. ' Oklahoma State University's Amy Gazaway is well aware that some students know the exact career path they want to take upon graduation, while others have no clue, while still other students know the career field they want to pursue but are not sure of...
12/31/2008
Oklahomans Encouraged to Resolve to be Ready in 2009
The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security (OKOHS) is urging Oklahomans across the state to "Resolve to be Ready" for 2009. This New Year's Resolution can be easily kept by following Ready Oklahoma's three easy steps: 1) Make a kit, 2) Have a plan and 3) Be informed about the...
12/30/2008
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
"A New Attitude: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments of 2008" is the topic of the Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, meeting of the Oklahoma Arthritis Network (OAN) at 2 p.m. at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), 1000 N.E. 10th Street, Oklahoma City....
12/30/2008
Oklahoma Child Support Services Reflects New Program Focus
Oklahoma Child Support Services (OCSS): a new name, reflecting the new focus on child support programs and services will be launched Jan. 1, according to OKDHS officials.
Oklahoma Child Support Services will offer more programs and solutions than ever before to child...
12/30/2008
Sen. Rice Files Bill to Help Uninsured Veterans
Author Wants to Add Veterans to State's O-EPIC Program
With an estimated one in eight veterans under age 65 uninsured nationwide, State Senator Andrew Rice has introduced a bill to ensure that all Oklahoma veterans have access to adequate health insurance.
"There...