Oklahoma

Feb 03, 2008 -- Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the Romney for President Oklahoma Statewide Steering Committee just days ahead of the Oklahoma Primary. The Steering Committee will be led in part by State Political Director Thad Balkman. Governor Romney is also endorsed by Oklahoma's two Republican National Committeewomen, Bunny Chambers and Lynn Windel.    » read more »

January 29, 2008 -- Oklahoma City -- As the costs of prescription drugs continue to rise, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry is proposing an initiative this legislative session aimed at giving consumers information about where to find the most affordable prices for pharmaceuticals.    » read more »

January 29, 2008 -- Oklahoma City -- Citing high winds, dry conditions and a series of recent wildfires, Oklahoma Governor 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 officials in the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture.

“We need to do everything we can to protect lives and property,” said Gov. Henry. “With the dry weather and high winds, conditions are very hazardous and even the smallest fire can quickly get out of control.    » read more »

Proposes Increase for OCAST

January 24, 2008 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry is calling on the state Legislature this year to continue its commitment to the Oklahoma Bioenergy Center (OBC), a groundbreaking initiative to bolster renewable energy, promote environmental protection and help wean the United States from its overwhelming dependence on foreign oil.    » read more »

January 24, 2008 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor 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.

“Oklahoma ice storm victims deserve federal help, and we are asking FEMA to take another hard look at our assistance request,” said Gov. Henry. “We endured a disaster of historic proportions and have made a very strong case for federal aid.”    » read more »

January 23, 2008 -- (Oklahoma City) Saying elected officials must keep their promise to Oklahoma teachers, Oklahoma Governor 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 average $1,200 pay increase to take Oklahoma teachers to the regional level.    » read more »

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January 16, 2008 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahomans of all ages are invited to the official launch of the commemorative state quarter at a Monday, Jan. 28, kickoff in Oklahoma City’s Oklahoma History Center. Gov. Brad Henry and United States Mint Acting Deputy Director Dan Shaver will unveil the quarter at the 11 a.m. festivities. The quarter, the 46th of the United States Mint’s popular 50 State Quarters¿ Program, goes into nationwide circulation the same day.    » read more »

Dallas, Texas, January 15, 2008 -- A student from Guthrie Junior High School has earned national recognition for her efforts to raise awareness about radon. Jill Bisig and her “Wanted: Radon” poster won third place out of nearly 2,000 entries in the 2008 National Radon Poster Contest.

January is National Radon Action Month. The annual contest is sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and National Safety Council to help spread the word about radon and the importance of testing homes.    » read more »

Vows To Appeal Decision

January 15, 2008 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry said today he is deeply disappointed and frustrated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Oklahoma’s request for individual assistance for people hit hard by last month’s deadly ice storm.

The Governor said the state will appeal the decision.

“I don’t understand how FEMA could assess the extensive damages from that ice storm and not conclude the obvious,” he said.    » read more »

01/15/2008 -- The state of Oklahoma today filed a Notice of Seizure and Intended Forfeiture in Love County District Court to begin the process of forfeiting 96.8 acres used in the operation of an illegal Oklahoma horse racing operation, Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson said today.

Officers from several Oklahoma law enforcement agencies raided the track, called Red River Playground, in July. The was site used for illegal horse racing and other gambling operations including dice and card games, prosecutors allege.    » read more »

1/9/2008 -- The Hillary Clinton for President Campaign today announced its Oklahoma Steering Committee, made up of over forty community leaders from across the state who will mobilize grassroots support for Hillary, leading up to Oklahoma’s February 5th primary.

Capitalizing on the momentum from Tuesday’s victory in the New Hampshire Primary, the campaign is ready to compete for every vote in Oklahoma.    » read more »

If Approved, Additional Counties Will Be Requested

January 09, 2008 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry has asked federal authorities to provide individual assistance to Oklahomans impacted by December’s catastrophic ice storm. While the initial request is for Oklahoma and Tulsa counties, more counties will be added to the request if individual assistance is approved.

"Many Oklahomans across the state are still suffering from the aftermath of the ice storm that left more than 640,000 homes and businesses without power, many for more than a week," the Governor said.    » read more »

01/09/2008 -- A group of Internet pill peddlers may soon be forced to change their ways after Oklahoma 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 executives, Darrin Clanton, Brian Forrester and Chris Wilson, were named in the state’s complaint after the attorney general’s office received more than 115 complaints from consumers regarding the company’s business practices.    » read more »

12-19-2007 -- The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) today made it easier to report uninsured property damage caused by last week's Ice Storm. Individuals and business owners may now report their damage via the OEM Web site.

Just go to www.oem.ok.gov and click on the Oklahoma Ice Storm Damage Assessment Online Form link. Complete the form and a report will be submitted.    » read more »