Funding needed to support increasing number of students, Hofmeister says
OKLAHOMA CITY — The number of students in public schools in Oklahoma continues to rise steadily, as indicated by the newest enrollment numbers released by…
State Government
Audio: Gov. Stitt announces first executive orders, including selling State’s airplane
Governor Kevin Stitt announced Thursday morning four new executive orders that focus on increasing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in state government. “My commitment is to…
Bills filed giving governor more appointment power of agency heads
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat on Wednesday filed bills granting the Oklahoma governor more appointment power of five top agency directors….
State: GRF collections up over first half of fiscal year
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in December were $620.6 million and came in at $50.2 million, or 8.8 percent, above the monthly estimate. This…
As my term ends, thankful for the opportunity to serve and optimistic about Oklahoma’s future
By Governor Mary Fallin In just a matter of days, Oklahoma will have a new governor and I will once again – after 28 years…
State: Timing on GPT oil collections push GRF receipts far above estimate
LOKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in November were$502.2 million and came in at$75.0 million, or 17.5 percent, above the monthly estimate. This amount is$111.5 million, or…
State: October GRF collections beat estimate by 2%
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in October were $520.2 million and came in at $10.0 million, or 2.0 percent, above the monthly estimate. This…
Number of volunteer firefighters up three years after law signed
OKLAHOMA CITY – Almost 300 new volunteer firefighters have joined rural fire departments three years after successful legislation eliminated the age limit for new volunteers.
State BOE approves Hofmeister’s request of $3.35 billion in classroom investment
OKLAHOMA CITY (October 25, 2018) – The Oklahoma State Board of Education today approved a Fiscal Year 2020 budget request of $3.35 billion for common education, which…
State: September GRF collections below estimate by 1.5%
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in September were $545.1 million and came in at $8.2 million, or 1.5 percent, below the monthly estimate. This…
Interim study examines mental health, substance abuse issues in prison
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Lewis Moore today held an interim study before the House Public Health Committee on mental health and substance abuse issues…
Teacher Shortage Task Force identifies progress in combatting statewide crisis
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has released an updated report from the Teacher Shortage Task Force that State Superintendent of Public…
State: August collections 6.6% above estimate
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in August were $454.6 million and came in at $28.2 million, or 6.6 percent, above the monthly estimate….
Goodman, Pfeiffer voted back into office following primary runoff races
State-wide elections dominated the Tuesday primary runoff ballots, but two races within Logan County were decided, including the District 1 county commissioner race and District…
Hofmeister announces $1.8 million grant to promote healthy schools
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister today announced Project Get Fit!, a new partnership to increase health and wellness for schoolchildren across…
State: July GRF receipts 2.1% below estimate
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in July were $449.1 million and came in at $9.6 million, or 2.1 percent, below the monthly estimate….
Oklahoma completes counting of signatures for recreational marijuana
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Secretary of State James Williamson today announced his office has completed the counting of signatures for a state question that would…
Governor places Vision Fund question on November ballot
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed an executive proclamation placing on the Nov. 6 general election ballot a measure that would create the…
OSDH names twelve member Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board
As required by SQ788, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has appointed all 12 Oklahoma residents to the Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board….
Update: DPS says driver license system is once again operating as usual
Updated on Tuesday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m. — DPS says the driver license system is back up and operating following a computer glitch earlier this…