Governor Henry makes appointments to state boards, commissions
Governor Brad Henry today announced the following appointments to a number of state boards and commissions:
Sherri Edwards, Oklahoma City, to the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee for a term expiring Sept. 1, 2008. She replaces herself.
Sheila G....
01/09/2007
Gov. Henry seeks disaster aid for Oklahoma Panhandle
Governor Brad Henry today requested a federal disaster declaration from President George W. Bush for three Oklahoma Panhandle counties hit hard by winter weather. Beaver, Cimarron and Texas counties are still recovering from two storms that triggered widespread power outages,...
Gov. Henry appoints Jari Askins to Lt. Governor's Post
Statement from Gov. Brad Henry
?I appreciate Lt. Gov. Fallin?s public service and look forward to working with her in her new role in the Oklahoma congressional delegation.
?I will appoint Jari Askins to serve the final days of Lt. Gov. Fallin?s unexpired term. It just...
12/27/2006
Events planned for Gov. Henry's 2007 inaugural
Organizers of Gov. Brad Henry?s second inaugural are asking Oklahomans to help the state chief executive kick off his second term after the New Year. Planners are putting together three days of inaugural activities catering to both adults and children.
12/21/2006
Gov. Henry sets new leave policy
Gov. Brad Henry is asking state personnel officials to revise agency leave policies on inclement weather, citing concerns raised after a major snowstorm closed state offices for two days last month.
The governor said the new policy will grant administrative leave to...
12/13/2006
Governor Henry makes appointments to state boards, commissions
Governor Brad Henry today announced the following appointments to a number of state boards and commissions:
? Bill McKamey, Tulsa, to the Board of Regents of the Tulsa Community College for a term expiring June 30, 2008. He replaces Montie Box, who resigned. Senate...
12/06/2006
First Lady Kim Henry Celebrates 8th Annual ?Read-a-Thon? with Gift of Books to School
First Lady Kim Henry is helping celebrate this year?s Global Read-a-Thon by donating 500 books to an Oklahoma City elementary school participating in the Friday, Dec. 8, ?Read for 2007: Read for Life.?
The event was created by Scholastic, the worldwide children?s...
12/05/2006
First Family helps light Capitol Christmas Tree
Holiday cheer filled the state Capitol for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Participating students represented schools in Bethany, Blanchard, Cashion, Chickasha, Choctaw, Edmond, El Reno, Geary, Harrah, Lawton, Meeker, Moore, Newcastle, Norman,...
12/05/2006
Gov. Henry names EDGE leaders
Governor Brad Henry today announced the appointment of three managers for the EDGE research endowment, bringing his effort to create a $1 billion research fund a step closer to reality.
The governor selected James Meyer, H.E. ?Gene? Rainbolt and Gary Derrick to serve on...
12/04/2006
Gov. Henry lifts burn ban
Citing recent snowfall and the advice of agriculture experts, Gov. Brad Henry today lifted a state burn ban for the final four counties in Oklahoma.
An executive order signed by the governor removes burn prohibitions for Garfield, Grant, Pawnee and Osage counties, leaving...
11/16/2006
Gov. Henry sets Oklahoma Centennial observance
With Oklahoma preparing for a year-long observance of its centennial, Gov. Brad Henry has declared that November 16, 2007 ? the 100th anniversary of Oklahoma statehood ? will also be an official state holiday next year.
11/08/2006
Gov. Henry Wins Reelection
Oklahoma City ? Gov. Brad Henry made the following remarks after being reelected overwhelmingly by voters, only the third Oklahoma governor to win two consecutive terms:
?I want to thank my campaign workers and volunteers and my supporters throughout Oklahoma for their hard...
11/08/2006
Gov. Henry names interim state finance director
Oklahoma City ? Governor Brad Henry announced today that his top budget official is leaving public service to take a job in the private sector.
Office of State Finance Director Claudia San Pedro has accepted an offer to serve as treasurer and vice-president of investor...
11/08/2006
Gov. Henry Sets Washita County Special Election
Oklahoma City ? Gov. Brad Henry has ordered an April 3, 2007, special election to fill a judicial vacancy in Washita County. The election will determine a successor to Associate District Judge Charley Ellis Boyd Cabaniss, who died in an Oct. 31 traffic accident.
Under the...
10/23/2006
Governor Henry makes appointments to state boards, commissions
(Oklahoma City) ? Governor Brad Henry today announced the following appointments to a number of state boards and commissions:
? Amy Hudson Regan, Afton, to the Judicial Nominating Commission for a term expiring Oct. 1, 2007. She replaces Robert Yaffe, who is deceased.
?...
10/16/2006
Gov. Henry Modifies Burn Order, Removes Additional Counties from Burn Ban
Oklahoma City ? Citing recent rainfall and the advice of agriculture experts, Gov. Brad Henry today modified the state?s burn ban, lifting burn prohibitions for all but four counties.
The Governor?s office announced the decision this afternoon after reviewing data compiled...
10/13/2006
Gov. Henry Signs Emergency Rules Expanding Health Insurance Program
Oklahoma City -- Gov. Brad Henry has approved emergency rules that officially expand Insure Oklahoma, the state?s innovative program that helps small businesses provide health insurance for their employees.
A key part of the Governor?s healthcare agenda in 2004, Insure...
10/09/2006
Gov. Henry Approves Rules Allowing Hunting Along Section of Lower Illinois River
Oklahoma City ? Gov. Brad Henry today approved emergency rules to allow hunting in the state?s newest wildlife management area. The rules, which had been submitted by the state Wildlife Conservation Commission, open up hunting for roughly 320 acres along the Lower Illinois...
10/09/2006
Governor Henry makes appointments to state boards, commissions
(Oklahoma City) ? Governor Brad Henry today announced the following appointments to a number of state boards and commissions:
? Pat Ponder, Ardmore, to the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission for a term expiring June 23, 2010. She replaces Patrick Moreo,...