Have a Made In Oklahoma Christmas This Year
Oklahomans have an opportunity to give themselves and their state a truly helpful economic stimulus package for the holidays if they choose Made in Oklahoma gifts for friends and family. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Terry Peach, says giving gifts of gourmet foods and...
12/11/2008
2008 Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business Awards Announced
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) joined today with the Oklahoma Academy, The State Chamber, and the Oklahoma Turning Point Council to announce 143 award winners in the 2008 Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business Program.
The announcement came as part of this...
Commerce Plans Economic Development Conference
Annual Conference Will Be Held December 10-12 December 9, 2008 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce will hold the Community and Economic Development Conference on December 10-12. The annual conference will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.Vaughn Clark,...
12/09/2008
National Report: Oklahoma Ranks 5th for Percentage of Teachers National Board Certified
State Superintendent Sandy Garrett today congratulated Oklahoma teachers for elevating the state to No. 5 in the nation in the percentage of its teachers - nearly 6 percent - who are National Board Certified. Only 2 percent nationally have the advanced credential. The...
12/09/2008
Preventing Toy Injuries During the Holidays
"Tis the season" for holiday traditions, family gatherings, and plenty of gift giving! Many families anticipate Christmas morning when children's faces light up as they open their presents. While this occasion is exciting for both adults and children alike, the Oklahoma State...
12/09/2008
CASNR exchange program enhances student experiences, university graduate-level programs
STILLWATER, Okla. ' Brazil is a world-leader when it comes to alternative fuels, part of the reason that Jim Stiegler, an Emeritus professor in Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, helped develop and received funding for a...
12/09/2008
State Revenue Collections Top Prior Year and Estimate
Clean Slate '08 Program Provides Cushion for Month
If not for revenue collected by the Clean Slate tax
amnesty program, November tax collections would have dropped below the monthly estimate, State Treasurer Scott Meacham said today. However, thanks to $19.5 million the...
12/08/2008
Be a savvy online shopper this holiday season
STILLWATER, Okla. ' Many shoppers this holiday season will avoid the hustle and bustle of the malls and shop online when it is convenient for them.
Education, State Officials Continue Discussion on Campus Safety
What: Meeting of Gov. Henry's Campus Life and Safety and Security (CLASS) Task Force to study safety at Oklahoma's higher education and career technology campuses. When: 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, 2008.
12/04/2008
Alva Receives Work Ready Certification
December 4, 2008 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recognized Alva as a Certified Work Ready Community during a recent ceremony at the Woods County Courthouse. Oklahoma Department of Commerce Secretary Natalie Shirley praised the combined efforts of the city and its...
12/04/2008
Office of Child Abuse Prevention Announces 2nd Annual Poster Contest
All Oklahoma students in grades K-12 are invited to enter a calendar poster contest depicting positive images and illustrating the theme "It only takes a minute to make a difference in the life of a child." The Oklahoma State Department of Health's (OSDH) Office of Child Abuse...
12/04/2008
Give the Gift of Health, Vaccinate Against the Flu
Include children 6 months to age 18
With the holidays fast approaching, one of the best gifts you can give is the gift of health. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) would like to remind the public that it is not too late to get your influenza (flu) shot....
12/04/2008
President Pro-Tem Coffee Names Senate Committee Vice-Chairs
Senate President Pro Tem Designate Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, named the Senate's new committee Vice-Chairs on Wednesday. Committee chairs were announced last week.
Under the new committee structure, which was reduced last week from 22 full committees and standing...
Hand Hygiene Is More Important Than You Think
National Handwashing Awareness Week is Dec. 7-13
Did you know that most of the time, it's your own hands that make you sick?
Germs on your hands cause most contagious illnesses. Your hands can pick up germs from coughing and sneezing onto them, from touching other...
12/02/2008
Corn Plans Legislation to Address Dropout Crisis
Sen. Kenneth Corn has announced plans to file legislation that would prohibit students under the age of 18 from dropping out of school. The measure would also implement a Statewide Truancy Court Program, providing every District Attorney in the state with a truancy officer....