Gov. Henry Statement on Death of Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier
Gov. Brad Henry made the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Buddy Hughie of Poteau. The 25-year-old soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Monday after he came to the aid of two Afghans hit by small arms fire. Sgt. Hughie was a member of the 1st
02/20/2007
Gov. Henry's scholarship funding plan approved
Gov. Brad Henrys proposal to guarantee funding for a popular college scholarship program has cleared committee and is headed to the full Senate for consideration. On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 820 by Sen. Mike Morgan.
The legislation would...
Governor Henry makes appointments to state boards, commissions
Governor Brad Henry today announced the following appointments to a number of state boards and commissions:
Susan Harper, Buffalo, to the Oklahoma Emergency Response System Development Advisory Council for a term expiring Sept. 1, 2008. She replaces Terry Woodbeck.
02/14/2007
Gov. Henry Names Cabinet for Second Term; New Secretaries Appointed for Commerce, Health
Oklahoma City -- Gov. Brad Henry today announced the formation of his second-term executive Cabinet. While the majority of Cabinet members served during his first four years in office, there are two additions: Dr. Mike Crutcher as the new Secretary of Health and Natalie...
02/13/2007
Gov. Henry's dropout prevention plan advances
Gov. Brad Henry?s plan for reducing high school dropouts cleared its first legislative hurdle today, receiving unanimous approval from the Senate Education Committee.
Senate Bill 519 by Sen. Kathleen Wilcoxson, R-Oklahoma City, would prohibit students under the age of 18...
FEMA Approved Public Assistance for 18 More Counties
Oklahoma City - Gov. Brad Henry said today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, acting on an official request, has approved 18 more counties in eastern Oklahoma for public disaster assistance.
?I am pleased FEMA has reconsidered and will be providing public aid to...
Gov. Henry proposes Smart on Crime plan
(Oklahoma City) Saying Oklahoma needs a smarter, more efficient approach to criminal justice, Gov. Brad Henry today unveiled an initiative designed to preserve prison space for violent criminals while redirecting more low-level, non-violent offenders to alternative sentencing...
01/30/2007
Gov. Henry Proposes Bioenergy Center to Make Oklahoma Global Leader in Biofuels Research
Oklahoma City ? As part of growing efforts nationwide to reduce the United States? crippling dependence on foreign oil, Gov. Brad Henry announced today an ambitious proposal to create a world-class Oklahoma Bioenergy Center to focus on research, development and education. If...
01/29/2007
Gov.Henry proposes early education program
Oklahoma City ? Gov. Brad Henry today unveiled a legislative initiative that would allow more parents and children to take advantage of Oklahoma?s nationally acclaimed early childhood education programs. The proposal, announced at a State Capitol news conference, would give...
01/26/2007
Gov. Henry proposes education boost
(Oklahoma City) Gov. Brad Henry will propose a record $3.9 billion budget for public education this year with an emphasis on teacher salaries, dropout prevention and college scholarships, among other things.
A budget proposal unveiled by the governor Friday would provide a...
01/24/2007
Gov. Henry proposes funds for college scholarships
Oklahoma City ? If Gov. Brad Henry gets his way, Oklahoma students who benefit from a popular state scholarship program won?t have to worry about whether the initiative will be adequately funded in the future.
At a State Capitol news conference Wednesday, the governor...
Gov. Henry requests $15 million for storm aid
(Oklahoma City) Citing mounting damage estimates from this month?s winter weather, Gov. Brad Henry today announced that he will ask state legislators to set aside an additional $15 million to help pay costs associated with the storms. The governor wants the money deposited in...
01/18/2007
Gov. Henry seeks major disaster declaration for ice storm
(Oklahoma City) Gov. Brad Henry today announced that he is requesting a major federal disaster declaration for counties hard hit by last weekend?s ice storm. If approved by President George W. Bush, such a declaration would allow individuals and communities to seek...
01/17/2007
Gov. Henry tours ice storm damage
Gov. Brad Henry on Wednesday toured McAlester, one of the areas hardest hit by last weekend?s ice storm. The governor toured damaged neighborhoods and met with first responders, local authorities, utility crews and residents.
The Governor said he was impressed by the...
01/14/2007
Pres. Bush approves Gov. Henry's request for federal storm aid
Late Sunday night, President George W. Bush approved Oklahoma?s request for a federal emergency disaster declaration related to the ongoing winter storm, according to Gov. Brad Henry. The governor officially requested federal aid Sunday morning after it became clear the state...