Oklahomans Look Forward to Third Annual Tax-Free Weekend
The state's third annual sales tax holiday will begin August 7, giving families an opportunity to save money on children's back-to-school clothing while encouraging people to support Oklahoma businesses. State Sen. Don Barrington, R-Lawton, was the principal author of...
07/28/2009
AG Files Amicus in Semcrude Bankruptcy Case
Citing a significant impact on the governance of
the oil and gas industry in Oklahoma, Attorney General Drew Edmondson
yesterday filed an amicus brief before the Third Circuit Court of
Appeals in the Semcrude bankruptcy case.
07/28/2009
Commerce Sponsoring Lt. Gov. Askins Forum with Small Business Owners at NEO in Miami
Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins will be the keynote speaker at a small business forum hosted by Northeastern Oklahoma (NEO) A M College and sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce among others, on Thursday, August 6. Askins will meet with owners and managers of small...
07/27/2009
Lawton Pharmacist Named in Meth Indictment
A Lawton pharmacist and member of the State Board
of Health is accused of willingly selling precursor drugs to
methamphetamine cooks in a Multicounty Grand Jury indictment unsealed
today, Attorney General Drew Edmondson said.
Health Officials Seek Input from Minority Communities
The Oklahoma State
Department of Health (OSDH) is having a series of community meetings
called 'Share Your Voice' to gather information to help plan culturally
appropriate initiatives to help reduce and prevent tobacco use in
minority communities. Killing over 5,800...
07/23/2009
Attorney General Wants Federal VA to Scrap Visit Policy
Distressed by what he calls a ?most egregious
error,? Attorney General Drew Edmondson has asked U.S. Secretary of
Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki to roll back a new policy that will
severely limit the amount of time residents of Oklahoma veterans?
centers can spend with...
07/23/2009
Rowland Accused of Sexual Battery in Oklahoma County
The former chief investigator at the state medical
examiner?s office faces an additional allegation of sexual battery in a
Multicounty Grand Jury indictment unsealed today in Oklahoma County
District Court, Attorney General Drew Edmondson said.
07/23/2009
Breastfeeding Saves Lives in Emergency Situations
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is promoting World
Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, with the theme Breastfeeding: A Vital
Emergency Response.
07/23/2009
Oklahoma History Center Announces New Hours
As result of state budget cuts, the Oklahoma History Center and Research
Library will undergo changes in hours of operation. Beginning August 1, 2009,
the Museum of Oklahoma History will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
thru Saturdays, and will be closed...
07/22/2009
Rowland Indicted in ME Office Investigation
The former chief investigator at the state medical
examiner?s office is accused of sexual battery in a Multicounty Grand
Jury indictment unsealed today in Tulsa County District Court.
07/22/2009
Multicounty Grand Jury Issues New Indictment
The state?s Multicounty Grand Jury adjourned from
its July session today after issuing one additional indictment,
Attorney General Drew Edmondson said.
Multicounty Grand Jury Issues Interim Report on ME Office
Finding either willful blindness or gross
incompetence on behalf of administrators, the state?s Multicounty
Grand Jury today issued an interim report stemming from its
investigation into the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner,
Attorney General Drew Edmondson said.
07/17/2009
Oklahoma History Center Presents ''Oklahoma Goes to the Movies''
The Oklahoma History Center and 46 Star Press invite you to a special
screening of True Grit on Friday August 7th. The Oklahoma History Center will
host a special night at the movies in conjunction with the release of 46 Star
Press's new book, "Sooner Cinema: Oklahoma...
Edmondson, Press Association, FOI, Newspaper Foundation to Host Openness Training
Because openness is ?fundamental to our ability as
citizens to participate in our government,? Attorney General Drew
Edmondson is once again teaming with the Oklahoma Press Association,
Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation and FOI Oklahoma to hold a series of
sunshine law...
07/15/2009
Dish Network Customers Could Get Restitution
Oklahoma consumers could be eligible for
restitution under the terms of a settlement announced today by a group
of states and satellite television provider Dish Network, Attorney
General Drew Edmondson said.
07/15/2009
State of Oklahoma Surplus Bargains Available Online
Bargains can be found online through the state of Oklahoma by logging onto http://www.Auction.OK.gov .
Visitors can find anything from knives to bulldozers and classic cars
to refrigerators. By registering for an account, users can place a bid
or maximum bid on items...