Gov. Henry Announces Design of State Commemorative Quarter
As the result of a statewide vote, Gov. Brad Henry announced today that Oklahoma's commemorative quarter will feature the state bird and state wildflower: the scissor-tailed flycatcher and the Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella).
More than 148,000 votes were cast in...
04/28/2007
Gov. Henry vetoes SB 507, seeks reform compromise
Gov. Brad Henry today announced his veto of tort reform legislation, but continued work on a compromise reform package designed to address a number of flaws in the vetoed bill.
"Over the past 72 hours, we have worked diligently with interested parties to address legal...
04/25/2007
2007 Oklahoma Small Business Award Winners Named
Awards Luncheon Set for May 22 in Midwest City Apr. 25, 2007 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently named Colleen J. Payne-Nabors 2007 Oklahoma Small Business Person of the Year. Nabors, CEO of the MCI Diagnostic Center in Tulsa, was nominated for the award...
Four Additional Counties Approved by FEMA for Public Assistance in Wake of Winter Storms
Gov. Brad Henry announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved four additional Oklahoma counties for public assistance in the wake of severe ice storms earlier this year.
With the addition of Caddo, Pushmataha, Stephens and Garfield counties, the...
04/11/2007
Gov. Henry Announces Statewide Vote for Final Design of Special Oklahoma Quarter
Gov. Brad Henry is asking Oklahomans to choose the design of a special commemorative quarter honoring the State of Oklahoma. The quarter will be issued by the U.S. Mint early next year.
The vote on the quarter begins Friday, April 13, and concludes at 5 p.m. April 27.
04/03/2007
Governor Henry makes appointments to state boards, commissions
Governor Brad Henry has announced the following appointments to a number of state boards and commissions:
Leroy Lage, Watonga, to the State Geographic Information Systems Council for a term expiring Nov. 1, 2010. He replaces himself.
Viki Resler, Enid, to the Board of...
03/28/2007
Gov. Henry vetoes budget bill, calls for bipartisan talks
Gov. Brad Henry today used his line-item veto to strike down $6.8 billion in new state spending, saying legislative leaders employed a flawed, closed-door process to craft a flawed budget product that did not represent the best interests of Oklahoma taxpayers.
After...
03/27/2007
Gov. Henry announces first line-item veto
Gov. Brad Henry announced his first line-item veto of budget funding Tuesday, saying he will use his veto pen to strike down $1 million in supplemental funds earmarked for the Legislature?s Legislative Services Bureau. The governor said the appropriation duplicates the work of...
03/21/2007
Gov. Henry comments on budget bill review
Statement from Gov. Brad Henry
?The flaws in this process and the $7 billion budget bill have been well documented by the executive branch and members of the House Democratic Caucus. My staff and I will begin a line-by-line review of the 49-page, omnibus bill and pass final...
03/20/2007
Concerns raised about budget omissions
A budget agreement hailed by legislative leaders as ?historic? contains a number of shortcomings, according to the office of Gov. Brad Henry.
The $7 billion spending proposal drafted by a handful of legislative leaders fails to adequately address key areas in public...
03/19/2007
Gov. Henry comments on legislative budget deal
Statement from Gov. Brad Henry
?I?m encouraged by the progress on supplemental funding for education and other emergency needs. There is no debate that schools need the additional funding after last year?s failure to fully fund the teacher pay raise.
?I?m disappointed,...
03/12/2007
Gov. Henry Praises State Senate for Approving Biofuels Bill
The state Senate today passed Gov. Brad Henry?s initiative to make Oklahoma a global leader in renewable energy. By a 45-1 vote, senators approved Senate Bill 510, which establishes the Oklahoma Bioenergy Center (OBC) to coordinate research and development of biofuels at...
03/09/2007
Gov. Henry visits troops in Afghanistan, Iraq
Governor Brad Henry met with Oklahoma troops in Afghanistan Friday before departing for a visit to an American military hospital in Germany. The governor also made stops in Iraq and Kuwait this week as part of a tour of military installations led by the U.S. Department of
03/08/2007
Gov. Henry's Healthcare Plan for Kids Advances
Gov. Brad Henry?s plan to increase Medicaid eligibility for Oklahoma children today received the endorsement of the State Senate.
"Our children are our future, and in addition to providing them a great education, we must do all we can to see that they are healthy," Gov....
03/07/2007
Gov. Henry visits troops in Iraq
Governor Brad Henry was in Iraq today visiting Oklahoma troops on the frontlines of the war on terrorism. The U.S. Department of Defense and the State Department invited the governor to participate in a tour of the region to get a firsthand look at conditions where state
Governor Henry Appoints Rick Dunning to OU Regents
Gov. Brad Henry today announced the appointment of Rick Dunning to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents. Dunning is President and CEO of Indian Exploration Company, LLC, based in Oklahoma City.
03/01/2007
Gov. Henry's dropout prevention bill approved
Gov. Brad Henry's plan for reducing high school dropouts is on its way to the State House after receiving approval from the State Senate today. The measure passed 31-14 on a motion to reconsider.
Senate Bill 519 by Sen. Kathleen Wilcoxson, R-Oklahoma City, would prohibit...
02/22/2007
Gov. Henry Praises Committee for Passage of Biofuels Measure
The state Senate Energy Committee today unanimously approved an ambitious plan by Gov. Brad Henry to help position Oklahoma as a global leader in biofuels. Senate Bill 510 would establish the Oklahoma Bioenergy Center (OBC) to coordinate research and development of biofuels at...