Gov. Henry approves clemency recommendation, inmate to serve life without parole
(Oklahoma City) Governor Brad Henry today approved clemency for death row inmate Kevin Young, commuting his sentence to life without the possibility of parole as recommended by the State Pardon and Parole Board.
?This was a very difficult decision and one that I did not...
07/24/2008
Oklahoma's Breastfeeding Initiation Rates Improved
Oklahoma's Breastfeeding Initiation Rates Improved
World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, Mother Support: Going for the Gold
Oklahoma mothers are initiating breastfeeding at higher rates than in previous years, but breastfeeding mothers need support from the community to...
Gov. Henry takes part in cultural, business mission
(Oklahoma City) Gov. Brad Henry will travel to Turkey as part of a cultural, business and educational exchange program for public officials. The tour is sponsored and paid for by the Institute for Interfaith Dialog (IID), a non profit organization that promotes better...
07/22/2008
Survey Finds Many Oklahoma Women Suffer from Depression
One in four new mothers in Oklahoma report symptoms of maternal depression after giving birth, according to a recent study conducted by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). Using the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), an ongoing statewide survey of...
07/21/2008
New Information on Weleetka Murders
New information on the investigation into the murders of two girls just outside Weleetka June 8th will be released during a press conference Monday, July 21st at 10:30 a.m. outside the Okfuskee County Courthouse.
Information released will include different investigative...
07/21/2008
Senate Leaders Approve Legislative Studies
The leaders of the Oklahoma State Senate announced their approval today of 33 requests for legislative studies.
The study requests were approved by Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Morgan, D-Stillwater, and Co-President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City.
The...
07/17/2008
Commerce Touts Wind Industry's Economic Development Potential
Representing tremendous economic development potential, Oklahoma could lead the nation in wind energy production by 2030. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and its statewide network of partners plan to advocate, promote, and incent Oklahoma's wind energy industry right to...
Gov. Henry Visits with Farmers, Ranchers in Drought Stricken Oklahoma Panhandle
Gov. Brad Henry today met with farmers and ranchers in Cimarron County to discuss the formidable challenges facing them as the result of the ongoing drought. The Governor has already requested federal aid for nine drought stricken counties in northwestern Oklahoma and today...
07/15/2008
Gov. Henry grants stay to consider clemency
(Oklahoma City) In order to review a pending clemency recommendation, Governor Brad Henry Tuesday granted a 30 day stay of execution to Oklahoma death row inmate Kevin Young.
Young originally faced a July 22 execution date, but the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board...
07/14/2008
OSBI Investigates Marshall Co. Home Burglary
OSBI agents and the Marshall County Sheriff's Office are working to determine who broke into a rural county home and stole a large steel safe. Authorities received a fire alarm call Thursday at 1:45 a.m. to a home off Old Willis Road north of Highway 32 in Marshall County....
07/14/2008
Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on August 2, 2008, to examine all aspects of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation's policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services,...
07/14/2008
Gov. Henry to tour Panhandle drought area
On Wednesday, Gov. Brad Henry will tour drought damaged areas in Cimarron County in the Oklahoma Panhandle.
The governor will land in Boise City at approximately noon and proceed to the town square and county courthouse. He will visit with residents there before beginning...
Gov. Henry Appoints Longtime Banker, CPA Steve Burrage as State Auditor
Governor Brad Henry has selected a respected, longtime Oklahoma banker and certified public accountant to serve as the state?s new auditor and inspector. Steve Burrage, 56, of Antlers will succeed Jeff McMahan, who resigned last month after being found guilty in a federal...
07/10/2008
Senate Leader Mike Morgan Comments on Passing of Former Pro Tem Clem McSpadden
OKLAHOMA CITY--''Oklahoma lost a real champion last night, with the passing of Clem Mcspadden.
''His contribution to this state will be realized for years to come, and our people are better off today because he gave his heart to making Oklahoma a better place to live,...
07/10/2008
Statement from Senate Democrat Caucus Chair Kenneth Corn on Death of Clem McSpadden
''I've known Clem since I first came to the Capitol 10 years ago. He was a strong voice for agriculture and the rural way of life. He was truly a legend in his own time who exhibited the very values that make Oklahoma great.
''Clem McSpadden was one of Oklahoma's last...
07/10/2008
Senator Coffee Comments on Passing of former Senate Pro Tem Clem McSpadden
Statement from State Senate Co-President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee about former Senate President Pro Tempore and former Congressman Clem McSpadden, who passed away Monday evening:
''Last night Oklahoma lost one of its finest cowboys, Clem McSpadden. He was a worthy...
07/09/2008
Federal Public Assistance Approved for 24 Oklahoma Counties in Wake of June Storms
Twenty four Oklahoma counties hard hit by severe storms last month will receive federal public assistance, Gov. Henry announced today. The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the Governor?s request for aid, ensuring that federal funding will assist cities, towns and...