Reward Offered in Okfuskee Co. Double Murder
The OSBI is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murders of 13-year-old Taylor Dawn Paschal-Placker of Weleetka and 11-year-old Skyla Jade Whitaker of Henryetta. The two girls were found shot...
06/10/2008
Comments on WIC State Plan Requested
State health officials are soliciting comments from individuals regarding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Input is needed for the State Plan of program operations for the 2009 fiscal year. These comments must be received...
06/10/2008
COLA Approved, Loophole Closed in 2008 Legislative Session
The 2008 Regular Session of the Oklahoma Legislature passed only two bills that directly impact members of OPERS. HB 3112 and SB 1641 have both been signed in to law by Governor Henry. The major provisions of the two bills include a cost of living...
06/10/2008
2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
The 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) for OPERS and URSJJ are now available on our Publications page. This year's reports celebrate Oklahoma's Centennial. The reports contain six sections, each with a cover image depicting Oklahoma's rich history of...
06/10/2008
Pension Protection Act of 2006 Affects Certain OPERS Retirees
The federal Pension Protection Act (PPA) of 2006 was signed into law last year and became effective for the 2007 tax year. The PPA gives an "eligible retired public safety officer" the ability to claim a tax exclusion of up to $3,000 for amounts deducted from their OPERS...
06/10/2008
Economic Stimulus Act of 2008
The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 will provide 130 million U.S. households with some level of tax relief.
You must file a federal tax return for 2007 to be eligible for the stimulus payment. This filing requirement applies to some people who do not normally...
06/09/2008
OPERS Administrative Rule Changes Become Permanent and Effective
The 2008 administrative rules proposed by the Board of Trustees have been published and permanently adopted and became effective May 11, 2008. Click here for a full version of the administrative rules changes that have become permanent.
06/06/2008
Gov. Henry Closes the Book on 2008 Legislative Session
(Oklahoma City) Gov. Brad Henry today finished taking action on bills passed during the 2008 legislative session. In all, 455 bills were sent to the governor for consideration. The governor signed 440 bills into law and vetoed 15 bills, two of which were line item vetoes....
06/06/2008
Gov. Henrys Signs Bond Issue for Endowed Chairs at Oklahoma Colleges, Universities
Oklahoma City ? Gov. Brad Henry today signed legislation to provide state funds matching private donations to endowed chairs at Oklahoma?s colleges and universities.
Senate Bill 1373 authorizes a $100 million bond issue for the endowed chair program.
?In strengthening...
Prevent Child Abuse Specialty License Plates For Sale Now
Proceeds Benefit Child Abuse Prevention Programs
Specialty license tags are now available for purchase to help raise money to assist families in getting off to a productive, nurturing start in Oklahoma. Applications for the new tag called ''Start Right'' are available at...
06/04/2008
Electronic Reporting Bill Becomes Law
Measure to Save Taxpayers Thousands of Dollars
A bill requiring the hundreds of reports submitted by state agencies to legislators be transmitted electronically was signed this week by Gov. Brad Henry.
Senate Bill 1507 could potentially save taxpayers thousands of...
National HIV Testing Day Scheduled June 27
One in four Americans living with HIV/AIDS does not know that he or she is infected with the virus that causes AIDS. In observance of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging Oklahomans to get tested for HIV....
06/03/2008
More than 1,000 Oklahoma Babies Getting One Thousand Dollars for Study on College Savings
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and State Treasurer Scott Meacham to hold news conference on June 3 to announce the SEED for Oklahoma Kids research project in which hundreds of Oklahomans receive seed money for their child's college savings.
What: Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry...
06/02/2008
West Nile Virus Identified in State
West Nile virus (WNV) may have an early start in Oklahoma this year according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A 55-year-old female in Pittsburg County has been confirmed as having WNV infection. She was tested for WNV last month after suffering from sudden onset of...
State Election Board Launches A Polling Place Locator
State Election Board Secretary Michael Clingman recently announced the launch of a new polling place locator feature on the State Election Board's website. ''The polling place locator may help thousands of Oklahomans verify the locations of their precinct polling places for...
05/29/2008
Public Assistance Approved for Three Counties
(Oklahoma City) Just one day after Governor Brad Henry made the request, federal authorities approved public assistance for Craig, Latimer and Ottawa counties to help those communities recover from the deadly May 10 tornadoes.
Public assistance will deliver federal funding...