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Governor Mary Fallin Declares State Of Emergency Due To Flooding And High Winds

Tuesday, October 9

Governor Mary Fallin declared a State of Emergency for all 77 counties in Oklahoma on Tuesday following statewide flooding, severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds that have struck the state since Friday. The storm system has brought widespread heavy rain and high winds across... Read More.

State Question 801 To Appear On Ballot This November

Friday, August 3

Gov. Mary Fallin says a measure designed to give Oklahoma school districts the flexibility to use property tax revenue for classroom needs will appear on the general election ballot this fall. Fallin issued a proclamation Thursday that places the measure, State Question 801, on the... Read More.

Muskogee-Firefighter Arrested For Child Porn

Monday, January 9

Another child pornography arrest has been made in the state, this time in Muskogee. Zach Perry, a city firefighter, was arrested Thursday after Muskogee Police say he allegedly sent messages and videos containing child pornography. According to reports, Muskogee Police were called after someone said Perry... Read More.

Fallin, State Leaders To Consider Raises for Oklahoma Teachers

Wednesday, August 3

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Mary Fallin says she is meeting with legislative leaders to discuss a possible special session to consider raising teacher salaries but that no decision has been made. Fallin says she met with leaders of the House and Senate on Tuesday... Read More.