Sen. Corn Files Legislation to Ensure State's Veterans Receive Military Funeral Honors
Legislation Named in Memory of Senator's Father,
a U.S. Navy and Oklahoma National Guard Veteran
They sacrifice so much and expect nothing in return, but State Senator Kenneth Corn believes Oklahoma's veterans deserve the utmost respect and a fitting tribute when they are...
12/22/2008
New Oklahoma National Register Listings
The National Register of Historic Places is a catalogue of the buildings, sites, structures, districts, and objects whose hallowed ground and sturdy walls provide a glimpse into our past. These sites also may be selected for architectural and archeological interests. The...
12/22/2008
DASNR's Gary Thompson selected for FSLI honor
STILLWATER, Okla. ' Gary A. Thompson of Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has been accepted into the prestigious Food Systems Leadership Institute.
President Pro-Tem Coffee Announces Official Senate Committee Assignments
Senate President Pro Tem Designate Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, announced the composition of the twenty standing committees and Appropriations Subcommittees today.
"The citizens of Oklahoma have sent outstanding leadership to the State Senate," said Coffee. "I appreciate...
12/18/2008
OSBI Offers Reward in Denny Murder Case
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murders of Jack and Elaine Denny whose bodies were found Christmas day last year inside their Locust Grove...
12/18/2008
Gov. Henry names new energy secretary
Oklahoma City ? Gov. Brad Henry today accepted the resignation of Oklahoma Secretary of Energy David Fleischaker and immediately named
Energy Crisis Assistance Totals Show Increase From Last Year
Oklahomans who need assistance with high home heating bills this winter may be eligible for help from the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
The application period for the program begins Dec. 1 and continues through Dec. 19 or until funds are exhausted. The...
Treasurer Meacham to Hold Briefing on Revenue Estimate on December 19
WHO: State Treasurer Scott Meacham, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Revenue
WHAT: Briefing for reporters on estimated revenue collections for state government for Fiscal Year 2010
WHEN: 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19th
WHERE: The Blue Room, Second Floor, Oklahoma...
Grants Funds to Support Recruitment of Foster, Adoptive Families
Oklahoma is one of only nine states to receive a $2 million federal grant to support the recruitment of kinship, foster and adoptive families for children in state custody.
Oklahoma's Bridge to the Future project will provide an innovative, evidence based approach to...
OSBI Participates in Angle Tree Program
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation employees adopted 83 angles from the Salvation Army's Angel Tree this year - 49 children and 34 senior citizens. Each year for the past five, the OSBI has participated in this program as a way to give back to the community.
Friday...
12/12/2008
New Historic Preservation Review Committee Members Named
The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Oklahoma Historical Society is pleased to announce that Governor Brad Henry recently made two appointments to the Historic Preservation Review Committee (HPRC). They are Dr. William P. Corbett of Tahlequah and Mr. Ronald...