Gov. Henry, Gov. Perry Make Friendly Wager on OU-Texas Game
Oklahoma City ? As part of a longstanding tradition, Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are making a friendly wager on the Saturday, Oct. 7, gridiron match between the University of Oklahoma and University of Texas.
The governor whose team comes up short...
09/22/2006
State DEM Director Ashwood Named President of National Emergency Management Association
Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma?s top emergency manager, Albert Ashwood, was elected president of the National Emergency Management Association today during the group?s annual meeting in Alabama. NEMA is an association of professionals dedicated to enhancing public safety by...
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:
? Dr. Jeanne Hayes, Tulsa, to the Scenic Rivers Commission for a term expiring May 3, 2010. She replaces Jennifer Owen.
? Gerald Hilsher, Tulsa,...
09/12/2006
Gov. Henry modifies 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 northwestern Oklahoma and a number of other areas around the state, including the major metro areas in Oklahoma and...
08/29/2006
Gov. Henry Comments on USDA Drought Assistance
Oklahoma City ? Gov. Brad Henry today made the following remarks after an announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns of more than $770 million in drought-related assistance for states. The funding includes approximately $50 million in block grants to help...
08/25/2006
Gov. Henry Asks Oklahomans to Help Choose Design for State Commemorative Quarter
Oklahoma City -- Gov. Brad Henry is asking Oklahomans to vote on the design of a special commemorative quarter honoring the State of Oklahoma. The quarter, part of a special series launched in 1999 by the U.S. Mint, is expected to be issued in early 2008.
Under the design...
08/21/2006
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:
? Leslie D. Crall, Weatherford, to the Oklahoma Peanut Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2009. He replaces himself.
? Ron Webb, Ada, to the...
08/07/2006
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:
? Vince Gappa, Chickasha, to the Youth Suicide Prevention Council to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. He replaces Zane Newton.
? Sen. Jim...
08/04/2006
Gov. Henry Announces NGA Grant Award to Promote Healthy Behavior
Oklahoma City -- Gov. Brad Henry announced today that Oklahoma is one of 13 states to receive a ?Healthy States? grant from the National Governors Association to strengthen public health. Distributed by the NGA Center Healthy States Grant Program, the $90,769 grant will...
08/02/2006
Gov. Henry institutes statewide burn ban to protect lives and property
Oklahoma City ? Citing recent wildfires, the ongoing drought and continuing hot and windy weather conditions, Gov. Brad Henry today reinstated a statewide burn ban for Oklahoma.
The governor?s office announced the decision Wednesday morning after meeting with state fire...
11/14/2003
Commerce Hires Economic Development Coordinator
November 14, 2003 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recently named Scott Lee as the Coordinator of Workforce and Economic Development. The position is funded by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) to coordinate business projects between Commerce and...
02/24/1017
State Regents, Complete College America Partner to Host 15 to Finish Summit
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, along with leaders from the Complete College America initiative, partnered to host a 15 to Finish Summit for college and university campuses Thursday at the Nigh Center on the University of Central Oklahoma campus.