Governor Henry Declares State of Emergency in Wake of Storms
(Oklahoma City) In the wake of severe storms across the state, Gov. Brad Henry today declared a state of emergency to exist in 38 Oklahoma counties due to tornadoes, severe storms and flooding which began on April 9.
Gov. Henry also amended a March 27, 2008 executive order...
Spring Storms Bring Tornadoes, Flooding To State
A powerful storm system is beginning to exit the state. In the wake of yesterday's storms there will be strong winds across the state today with an isolated chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be much cooler into the weekend with a chance of freezing...
04/09/2008
Governor Henry to Co Host the 2008 Oklahoma Womens Summit
The 2008 Oklahoma Womens Summit, co-sponsored by Governor Brad Henry and the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women, will be held Friday, April 25th at the State Capitol. Registration will be on the 4th floor Rotunda with opening sessions starting at 9 a.m. in the House...
04/09/2008
ProLife Legislation Passes Senate
An omnibus pro-life bill passed the Oklahoma State Senate Wednesday with a bipartisan vote.
Senate Bill 1878 by Senator Todd Lamb, R-Edmond, and Representative Pam Peterson, R-Tulsa, contains several pro-life initiatives, passing the Senate with a vote of 38-10.
By...
04/08/2008
Gov. Henry approves public safety funds
Oklahoma City - Governor Brad Henry today approved legislation that will deliver emergency funding to Oklahoma?s prison system and juvenile justice facilities.
House Bill 2253 by Rep. Ken Miller and Sen. Mike Johnson appropriates $24 million to the Department of...
04/08/2008
Senate Approves Paddacks School Defibrillator Bill
The Oklahoma State Senate today unanimously approved a proposal by Senator Susan Paddack, a Democrat from Ada, urging federal funding or private donations for automated external defibrillators (AED) devices that could save a student's life in a medical emergency.
Paddack...
04/04/2008
Gov. Henry approves emergency education funds
Oklahoma City - Governor Brad Henry today approved $11.5 million in emergency funding for Oklahoma public schools, but added that K 12 education will need additional supplemental funding to help address a funding shortfall this fiscal year.
"As I said last week, this is...
04/03/2008
New State Web Site Helps Oklahomans Choose Nursing Facilities
OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Brad Henry today unveiled an innovative new tool to help Oklahoma consumers make wiser choices when they are looking for long-term care facilities for themselves or their loved ones.
With a click of the mouse, consumers can visit a new Web site,...
04/03/2008
National Public Health Week April 7 through 13
National Public Health Week April 7 - 13, ''Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance''
There is a direct connection between climate change and the health of our nation today. Yet, few people are aware of the very real consequences of climate change on the health of our...
04/03/2008
Corn Files Resolution Requesting Opening of Strategic Petroleum Reserve
In response to the recent independent truckers strike protesting the increasingly high cost of fuel, state Senator Kenneth Corn has filed a resolution requesting that the President open the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for increased sales. Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 also...
04/03/2008
Corn Files Resolution Requesting Opening of Strategic Petroleum Reserve
In response to the recent independent truckers strike protesting the increasingly high cost of fuel, state Senator Kenneth Corn has filed a resolution requesting that the President open the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for increased sales. Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 also...
04/03/2008
Senate Committee Approves Measure to Increase Appropriations to ROADS Fund
The full Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a measure that would remove language requiring the Board of Equalization to certify three percent growth in the General Revenue Fund before appropriating $50 million to the Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver...
04/02/2008
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves 'Scum of the Earth' Bill
The full Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a measure to strengthen penalties for assaulting a pregnant woman. House Bill 1897 would allow felony charges to be filed against a person who assaults a woman and causes her to miscarry.
Senate author Debbe...
Republican Senators Call for Adequate Transportation to Be Priority
Bingman, author of roads and bridges bill, says with $10 billion backlog in maintenance and potential to lose $127.5 million in currently scheduled construction projects lawmakers have made transportation a priority this year with the passage of HB 3342
State Capitol,...
04/02/2008
Senate Rules Committee Gives Unanimous Approval to Demarions Law
Legislation to require day care providers to carry liability insurance has cleared its first major hurdle in the State Senate. House Bill 2863, called Demarion's Law, was approved unanimously by the Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday.
Last year, 3-year-old Demarion...
Food Security Act Advances to Senate Floor
Rice hopeful for bill's future after unanimous committee passage
A bill aimed at battling food insecurity in Oklahoma moved one step closer to bringing needed relief to the state's hunger crisis with a unanimous, bipartisan vote in the Senate Finance Committee today,...
03/31/2008
Main Street Day Brings Oklahoma Communities to the State Capitol
March 31, 2008 -- Oklahoma Main Street, a division of Oklahoma Commerce, and Main Street communities from around the state will bring their downtowns to the State Capitol Thursday, April 10, during Main Street Day at the Capitol....