Project Boomerang Web site Launched - Effort Designed To Bring Home Talented Oklahomans
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recently launched a website dedicated to the agency's Boomerang campaign, an initiative to attract highly-skilled workers and bring talented former Oklahomans back home. The website is www.okboomerang.com.
Natalie Shirley, Secretary of...
10/08/2008
Oklahoma Leaders Announce Crystal Darkness Campaign to Fight Meth
Campaign will air 30-minute documentary in January detailing meth abuse in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY - Leaders from across Oklahoma on Monday announced Crystal Darkness Oklahoma, a campaign aimed at tackling methamphetamine abuse in the state. The campaign's co-chairs,...
10/08/2008
Painting of USS Oklahoma Memorial Dedicated
A painting depicting the 2007 dedication of the USS Oklahoma Memorial at Pearl Harbor was unveiled at the State Capitol on Wednesday. Sen. Jim Reynolds, who worked with the USS Oklahoma survivors to secure the permanent memorial, said this will forever commemorate not only...
American Indian Lands Tax Credit Extended
October 7, 2008 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recently updated its 2008 Oklahoma Business Incentives and Tax Information Guide (http://www.okcommerce.gov/incentives) to reflect the recent extension of the American Indian Lands Tax Credit...
10/07/2008
Survey of Oklahoma Schools Shows One in Three Students Involved in Bullying
A report released this week by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) suggests that as many as a third of elementary and middle school students in Oklahoma are involved in bullying. The report presents findings from a 2005 survey, the Oklahoma Anti-Bullying Survey, of...
10/07/2008
Oklahoma State Troopers Association Names Senator Ballenger Legislator Of The Year
State Senator Roger Ballenger, D-Okmulgee, was recently named the 2008 Legislator of the Year by the Oklahoma State Troopers Association for his support and dedication to Oklahoma law enforcement.
Roy Rogers, president of the Oklahoma State Troopers Association and Captain...
10/06/2008
Feds deny flood aid, Gov. Henry seeks public help
Oklahoma City ? The White House today denied Gov. Brad Henry?s request for flood assistance to aid individuals and businesses that were hard hit by storms last month in northern Oklahoma. A request for public assistance is still pending.
10/06/2008
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day is Oct. 15
Latinos make up about 14 percent of the U.S. population, but account for approximately 19 percent of new AIDS cases. Wednesday, Oct.15, 2008, is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). Every year, this day is set aside to recognize the impact of this disease on the...
10/06/2008
Antibiotic Safety Focus of Oklahoma's Get Smart Campaign
In an effort to discourage the inappropriate use of antibiotics, Gov. Brad Henry has proclaimed the week of Oct. 6, 2008, ''Get Smart About Antibiotics Week'' in Oklahoma.
Antibiotics are powerful and effective weapons against bacterial infections, and overuse has led to...
10/03/2008
A Message from Executive Director Tom Spencer About the Security of OPERS Benefits
Security of Your OPERS Benefit
Many members have been calling the OPERS office with concerns about the current financial problems in the U.S. and global markets. Needless to say, the current turbulent market conditions are making a lot of people nervous. If you are an...
10/02/2008
Pryor and Mayes County Receive Work Ready Certification
October 2, 2008 - The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recognized Pryor and Mayes County as a Certified Work Ready Community during a ceremony Wednesday at the MidAmerica Expo Center....
10/02/2008
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Take Charge! And Save a Life
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women, behind lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 2,270 Oklahoma women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and 510 women are expected to die...
10/02/2008
College Savings Plan Names First Winner in Football Sweepstakes
Fans can still enter to win tickets, prizes to two more Oklahoma college games
Don Anderson of Oklahoma City will be cheering the Oklahoma State University Cowboys in style at the new Boone Pickens
Stadium thanks to the Oklahoma College Savings Plan (OCSP). As the first...
Awards Presented for Child Abuse Prevention Efforts
Awards to recognize two outstanding individuals and one child abuse prevention program for their efforts to prevent child abuse were presented at the annual Child Abuse and Neglect Conference on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Clarion Meridian Hotel and Convention Center in...
09/29/2008
Gov. Henry seeks additional flood aid
Oklahoma City ? Gov. Brad Henry has asked for another round of federal assistance in flood damaged northern Oklahoma, this time to help state and local governments with costs associated with damaged roads, bridges and other infrastructure. The governor has already requested...
09/29/2008
Treasurer Meacham to Visit Unclaimed Property Booth at Tulsa State Fair
WHO: State Treasurer Scott Meacham
WHAT: Searching for unclaimed property for fair attendees
WHEN: Tuesday, September 30, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Booth, Expo Center, Tulsa Fairgrounds
WHY: To find the rightful owners of some $260...