Senator Connie Johnson Seeks Expanded Hours for Early Voting
State Senator Connie Johnson said she was elated by the tremendous turnout of voters seeking to cast early ballots this year, but wants to make it even more convenient for those taking advantage of that option. Because participation was so great, many voters had to endure...
11/12/2008
Oklahoma Economy Shows Resiliency in October
The second quarter of Oklahoma's fiscal year began with revenue collections exceeding the prior year and estimates in all but one of the four major tax categories, State Treasurer Scott Meacham announced today. Income, sales and gross production taxes were up. Only motor...
11/11/2008
Identification Sought from Skull
May 2007, a dog discovered a skull 6700 block of North 41st West Avenue in Osage County just northeast of Tulsa. Since that time, investigators from the county have worked to determine the identity of the victim.
When the sheriff's office gained custody of the skull from...
11/11/2008
Commerce Announces New Quality Jobs Companies for October 2008
Nov. 11, 2008 - The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced today that 1,075 new jobs will be created by five new companies that joined the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program in October. The information below includes: The number of jobs the company predicts they will add...
11/11/2008
Senate Democrats Choose Laster as New Leader
Senate Democrats have named Charlie Laster as their new leader. Sen. Kenneth Corn, Democratic Caucus Chairman, announced the selection on Monday.
"Our members voted unanimously to install Charlie Laster as Democratic Senate Leader for the 52nd Legislature of Oklahoma," said...
11/11/2008
Senator Leftwich Renews Push for Ethics Laws
State Sen. Debbe Leftwich said she will again file legislation to prohibit elected officials and state employees from accepting gifts from lobbyists, as well as a measure to prevent elected officials from becoming lobbyists at the Capitol for the first two years they're out of...
Henry Elected Chairman of National Economic Development Organization
(Oklahoma City) Governor Brad Henry has been elected chairman of the Southern Growth Policies Board, a non partisan, economic development organization dedicated to advancing the fortunes of Oklahoma and other southern states.
The governor was formally elected Tuesday at...
11/10/2008
Henry Signs Tort Reform into Law
(Oklahoma City) Saying it will keep medical malpractice insurance rates affordable and improve access to quality health care, Gov. Brad Henry signed tort reform legislation into law Wednesday.
Is your Company one of the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma...
November 6, 2008 -- OKCBusiness and Best Companies Group recently announced the 2009 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma program, which will identify and recognize Oklahoma's great employers. Sponsored by Norman-based employer services provider Nextep this initiative also aims to...
11/06/2008
Gov. Henry to head national energy group
Oklahoma City - The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission today announced that Gov. Brad Henry will serve as its 2009-2010 chairman. He will succeed Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin who has served as leader of the energy organization since 2007.
11/06/2008
Republican Senators Elect Coffee To Lead State Senate
Lamb appointed to Majority Floor Leader post
On Tuesday Republicans won the State Senate's majority for the first time in Oklahoma history, and today members of the Senate's historic majority unanimously voted to designate State Sen. Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, to be the...
Gov. Henry urges Oklahomans to work together after elections
(Oklahoma City) After election returns were tallied Tuesday night, Gov. Brad Henry issued the following statement.
?Now that the election is over and the people have spoken, it is time for everyone to put aside their political differences and work together for the good of...
11/03/2008
Board of Trustees Adopts New Medicare Gap Amount for 2009
The OPERS Board of Trustees adopted a new Medicare Gap amount for 2009 at its meeting on October 23rd. The amount changed from $110.45 for 2008 to $109.63 for 2009. This adjustment is made before January 1st of each year for retirees who retire that calendar year.
The...
2009 Pre-Retirement Seminar Schedule Online
Start planning your retirement with one of OPERS Pre-Retirement Seminars. Thirty-one seminars are scheduled for 2009 in the following cities ' Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Enid, Lawton, Woodward and McAlester. Due to high demand, for 2009 we have scheduled two seminars in Enid,...
10/29/2008
College Savings Plan Sweepstakes Nets Nearly 3,700 Entries
Football fans win tickets and prizes to three Oklahoma college games
Almost 3,700 Oklahomans registered for a chance to win a VIP Fan Experience at one of three college football games this year.
State Treasurer Scott Meacham announced the end of the Oklahoma College...