Gov. Henry Signs Bill Doubling Amount of Schools’ Physical Education
Oklahoma City Gov. Brad Henry today signed into law a measure designed to improve the physical fitness of Oklahoma children. Citing the nationwide epidemic of childhood obesity, the Governor approved legislation that doubles the amount of mandated physical education in...
05/05/2008
Senate Sends Hunting and Fishing Protections to Vote of the People
The State Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 38 on Monday by a vote of 46-0, sending to a vote of the people Co-President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee's proposal to provide constitutional protections for the right of Oklahomans to hunt and fish.
SJR 38 adds a new section to the...
05/05/2008
Senate Dems Reject Term Limits Compromise, So Vote to Occur on Current Bill
State Senate Democrat leaders have refused a request to help bring compromise language for a referendum on term limits for statewide officials to a vote in the State Senate. So, the Senate will have to vote on the existing proposal, the bill's authors said Monday.
''Senate...
05/05/2008
Portraits of Territorial Governors Dedicated
Portraits of Oklahoma's seven territorial governors were dedicated Monday by officials of the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and Governor Brad Henry at the State Capitol.
''This is a great honor for PSO to sponsor these magnificent, beautiful portraits that will...
05/05/2008
Senator Wilcoxson Honored by State Senate
State Sen. Kathleen Wilcoxson's efforts to promote education reform and innovation will long be remembered as her legacy in the Oklahoma Legislature. Wilcoxson was honored by the State Senate on Monday. She is completing her twelfth and final session in the Legislature due to...
05/05/2008
Group Puts Heart and Soles into Supporting Oklahoma Foster Children
A rally to support Oklahoma's 12,000 foster children will take place Tuesday, May 6 at 10:00 on the south steps of the State Capitol. Members of the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma, Sen. Kathleen Wilcoxson and Rep. Susan Winchester (both foster parents), child advocates...
05/05/2008
Senate to Dedicate Painting Recognizing History of Tinker Air Force Base
''Tinker Field'' will be dedicated Tuesday, May 6 at 10:30 in the Senate Chamber.
Tinker Air Force Base opened in 1941 as a maintenance and supply depot on order of the War Department. The Base provided aircraft and supply support among other services during World War...
05/02/2008
Roger Thompson is Focusing on the Bigger Picture
Roger Thompson is living the essence of his favorite quote by Napoleon Hill. Most people have attained their greatest success, just one step beyond their greatest failure.
05/02/2008
Nicole Hoffman Named CareerTech Champion
Nicole Hoffman admits to being a bit of a stubborn kid.After too many missed days from high school, she was expelled. Ironically, in just a matter of a few years-and CareerTech training-she was invited back to cater a special event at her former high school.
05/02/2008
Charley Silkwood Named CareerTech Champion
From a hometown with a population less than 500 to a company with 13 locations in the U.S. and one in Canada, one 20-year-old welder is determined to do more than succeed financially; he wants to give something back.
05/02/2008
Spring Storms Bring Tornadoes To State
A strong storm system developed in the central U.S. on Thursday. This combined with warm temperatures and high humidity resulted in isolated severe thunderstorm development by late afternoon. These storms affected primarily Lincoln, Oklahoma, Osage, Pawnee and Payne counties,...
Protect Your Skin Against Sun Exposure May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Warmer weather means more outside activity for many people. Oklahomans are encouraged to take precautions to protect their skin while out in the sun participating in their favorite activities such as swimming, sports, yard work, gardening or picnics and barbecues.
This...
05/01/2008
14,000 Professionals Can Now Renew Narcotics Registrations Online
Beginning today, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Control (OBNDD) launched a new service that will enable over 14,000 OBNDD registrants to renew or apply for new registrations online. Five thousand registrants are due for renewal this year. Such...
Measure to Address Youth Obesity Heads to Governor's Desk
A bill to get communities more involved in the fight against youth obesity was approved Thursday by the Senate. Senate Bill 1612, by Chickasha Republicans Sen. Ron Justice and Rep. Susan Winchester, now goes to the Governor for his approval.
''This is an exciting...
04/30/2008
Main Street Celebrates Crowning Achievements
April 30, 2008 -- More than 25 awards were presented to outstanding communities across the state at the 19th Annual Oklahoma Main Street Awards Banquet. The banquet themed Jewels in Our Crown, was held April 29th at the National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum....
04/30/2008
Senator Laughlin Honored for Legislative Service
Members of the Oklahoma State Senate paid tribute Tuesday to Sen. Owen Laughlin for his 12 years of service in the Oklahoma Legislature. Laughlin, R-Woodward, is one of five members elected in 1997 who are serving their final session due to term limits.
Members of both...
04/30/2008
Legislature Honors Braum's for 40 Years of Outstanding Service to State
The Oklahoma State Legislature on Wednesday honored an Oklahoma family-owned and -operated company that has been putting smiles on Oklahomans' and others' faces for the past 40 years. Sen. Ron Justice and Rep. Susan Winchester introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 85...
04/30/2008
Senate Republicans Designate Senator Coffee as Next President Pro Tem
Republican state senators unanimously voted to designate Sen. Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, to be the next President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate. The President Pro Tem is the Senate's top leader.
''I am honored and humbled by the confidence my colleagues have...