Gov. Henry wants funding source for EDGE research
Governor Brad Henry is asking the Oklahoma Legislature to create a permanent funding source for one of the state?s top job creation tools, the EDGE research endowment. The endowment generates money to help fund cutting edge research projects across the state of Oklahoma.
01/29/2008
Gov. Henry declares statewide burn ban
Citing high winds, dry conditions and a series of recent wildfires, Gov. Brad Henry today declared a statewide burn ban for Oklahoma.
The governor?s office announced the decision Tuesday afternoon after reviewing weather data and discussing fire conditions with forestry...
Gov. Henry appeals ice storm aid denial
Gov. Brad Henry today filed a formal appeal on behalf of Oklahoma ice storm victims, asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reverse its recent decision denying individual assistance to those hard hit by last month?s historic winter weather.
01/23/2008
Watonga Earns Main Street Community of the Month
Jan. 23, 2008 -- In August, when the remnants of Hurricane Erin hit the state, bringing with it 70-95 mph winds and inches upon inches of rain, Watonga was among the hardest hit....
01/23/2008
Gov. Henry pushes teacher pay raise
Saying elected officials must keep their promise to Oklahoma teachers, Gov. Brad Henry today urged state lawmakers to act this legislative session to complete a five year effort to raise educators? salaries to the regional average.
The governor estimates it will take an...
01/22/2008
Senate Works to Meet Bill Filing Deadline
Thursday, January 17 marks the deadline for members of the Oklahoma State Senate to file legislation for the 2008 session, the second of the 51st Legislature. By 5 p.m., 969 bills and 22 joint resolutions had been filed, with staff members expected to work into the evening...
50 States Reach Agreement with MySpace
Attorney General Drew Edmondson and the attorneys general for 49 other states announced an agreement with social networking site MySpace that should help protect kids from Internet predators.
Under the terms of the agreement, MySpace will work with attorneys general to lead...
01/14/2008
Former President Of Mexico To Discuss Opportunities For Oklahoma Companies
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox plans to discuss his business-centered approach to the development of Mexico, the North American Free Trade Agreement, and opportunities for international corporations in the region on Tuesday, Feb. 5 in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Fox...
01/10/2008
Attorney General Petitions Court to Stop Deceptive Pill Sales
A group of Internet pill peddlers may soon be forced to change their ways after Attorney General Drew Edmondson today filed a petition for a permanent injunction against the company in Oklahoma County District Court.
Pure Energy Labs, Inc. and three of the company's...
01/10/2008
National Preservation Conference Scholarships Available
Jan. 10, 2008 -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Oklahoma Main Street Center invites you to attend the 2008 National Preservation Conference: Preservation in Progress, to be held in October 21-25, 2008 in Tulsa, Okla....
Gov. Henry Requests 18 Storm Impacted Counties Be Added to Major Disaster Declaration
Gov. Brad Henry today requested that 18 more Oklahoma counties receive federal disaster aid to assist with infrastructure damage caused by last week?s ice storm. Already, seven Oklahoma counties are declared for public assistance under the major disaster declaration that...
Gov. Henry Requests Major Disaster Declaration
Gov. Brad Henry today asked President George Bush for a major disaster declaration for an initial seven Oklahoma counties devastated by the recent ice storm. As more damage assessments are completed, requests will be made for additional counties to be declared.
12/14/2007
Gov. Henry Appoints Jo Pettigrew to Ethics Commission
Gov. Brad Henry has appointed Jo Pettigrew to serve on the state Ethics Commission.
A former teacher and assistant executive director of the Oklahoma State School Board Association, Pettigrew served for nine years as executive director of the United Suburban Schools...