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01/26/2015 The Okie

Proposal Would Put Statewide Smoking Ban To A Vote Of The People

Oklahoma lawmaker proposes legislation to make public places smoke-free By Jaclyn Cosgrove, NewsOK For several years, Oklahoma has ranked among

01/26/2015 The Okie

Tulsa World Explores Oklahoma’s ‘Red State’ Pride

Oklahoma proud to be ‘red state’ By RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer Henry Bellmon was elected Oklahoma’s first Republican governor

Education OK Senate Okie'pinions State

01/25/2015 The Okie

Loveless: Consolidating Small School Administrations Puts More Money In The Classroom

Sen. Kyle Loveless: Consolidating small school district administrations would get more money into classrooms BY SEN. KYLE LOVELESS Last March,

Governor State

01/24/2015 The Okie

Doerflinger Arrested On Alcohol-Related Complaint

Oklahoma finance secretary arrested on alcohol-related issue OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Secretary of FinancePreston Doerflinger says he is “deeply

OK Senate State

01/23/2015 The Okie

Bice Bill Would Allow For Refrigerated Sales Of High Point Beer

Immediate Release: January 22, 2015 Sen. Bice authors measure to allow sale of cold high-point beer State Sen. Stephanie Bice

Education State

01/21/2015 The Okie

Hofmeister Continues To Shape SDE Staff

New Oklahoma schools chief fires three more members of Janet Barresi’s staff by Tim Willert New state schools Superintendent Joy

Budget Economy State

01/19/2015 The Okie

State Chamber Releases Competitive Economy Book

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2015 Updated ACE Book Compares Oklahoma to Surrounding States Oklahoma is a leader in some

Governor Healthcare State

01/15/2015 The Okie

Fallin’s Focus On Public Health Couldn’t Come At A Better Time

Gov. Mary Fallin says Oklahoma cannot continue to be worst in the nation in health by Jaclyn Cosgrove In her

Education State

01/14/2015 The Okie

Hofmeister’s Message To Educators: ‘Help Is On The Way’

Energy State

01/12/2015 The Okie

Douglas Readies A Return To The Private Sector

Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Patrice Douglas plans private sector return after term By Paul Monies Outgoing Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Patrice Douglas

Education State

01/12/2015 The Okie

Hofmeister Ready To Lead Education Department

Hofmeister preparing to enter the fray as next state superintendent By ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer Related story: Outgoing Oklahoma

Education State Uncategorized

01/11/2015 The Okie

Salaries For Barresi’s 11th-Hour Hiring Spree Total $653,000

Outgoing Oklahoma schools superintendent Janet Barresi goes on 11th-hour hiring spree By ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer State Superintendent Janet