Oklahoma state agencies have high turnover after some new elected officials take over
BY PAUL MONIES Database Editor pmonies(at)opubco.com Scores of state employees have left agencies after new leaders took office earlier this year, saving the state some money but at the cost of experience and knowledge in many specialized jobs. Leading the way is the state Education Department, which has seen 61 employees leave since state schools [...]
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Should life without parole still be a sentence for multiple drug convictions?
From today’s story, which is generating a few comments online. I’ve also posted a few related letters to Gov. Mary Fallin at the bottom. One is from the District Attorneys Council. The other is from The Sentencing Project. BY PAUL MONIES Database Editor pmonies(at)opubco.com Published: August 18, 2011 The Pardon and Parole Board recommended [...]
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U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas Adds Town Hall Meetings
Congressman Frank Lucas, R-Cheyenne, the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has added town hall meetings in Fairview, Kingfisher, Hennessey, Enid, Medford and Cherokee to his August schedule:
Tuesday, August 30
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Fairview Town Hall Meeting
Northwest Tech Center, Seminar Room
801 Vo-Tech Drive
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Kingfisher Town Hall Meeting
Chisholm Trail Museum, Auditorium Building
605 Zellers Avenue
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hennessey Town Hall Meeting
Hennessey Public Library, Auditorium
525 South …
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Lankford Presents Medals to World War II Hero
Edmond native Dr. Hall Duncan only recently learned that he had earned eight medals for his service in World War II. He contacted U.S. Rep. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma City, for help getting his military records, and Lankford pinned the medals on Duncan on Friday.
“It is truly an honor to finally present these long-deserved medals to Dr. Hall Duncan,” Lankford said.
“For 67 years, Dr. Duncan did not have the full recognition for his service to our country. His service …
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OU President David Boren Notes Passing of Al Cromley
University of Oklahoma President David Boren issued a statement on Wednesday about the passing of Al Cromley, the long-time Washington bureau chief of The Oklahoman. Cromley, who was 89 when he died on Monday, covered Boren’s 15 years in the U.S. Senate.
Boren said, “Allan Cromley was an extremely gifted journalist who met the highest standards of personal and professional integrity in his reporting. His career demonstrates the important role played by Washington bureaus of leading regional newspapers. He educated …
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U.S. Rep. James Lankford Sets Community Forums
Congressman James Lankford, R-Oklahoma City, has set forums in his district to allow for some give-and-take with his constituents. Lankford will also have staff members on hand to deal with any problems people may have with their government benefits. Here is a list of the congressman’s meetings:
Date: Monday, August 15
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.
Location: EOC Tech
4601 N. Choctaw Road
Choctaw, OK 73020
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Date: Tuesday, August 16
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.
Location: Francis Tuttle Technology …
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U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn to Hold Town Hall Meetings in Oklahoma
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, has scheduled the following town hall meetings across the state to talk to the public about what’s going on in Washington.
Guymon Town Hall
Monday, August 15, 2011
7:00 a.m.
The Ambassador Inn and Restaurant
1901 U.S. Highway 64
Guymon, OK 73942
Woodward Town Hall
Monday, August 15, 2011
12:00 p.m.
High Plains Technology Center
3921 34th Street
Woodward, OK 73801
Enid Town Hall
Monday, August 15, 2011
3:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall…
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U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas Schedules Town Hall Meetings in State
Republican Congressman Frank Lucas, of Cheyenne, announced the following town hall meetings in his district:
Tuesday, August 23:
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Clinton Town Hall Meeting
Frisco Center
101 South 4th
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Elk City Town Hall Meeting
Convention Center
1016 Airport Industrial Rd.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sayre Town Hall Meeting
Western Technology Center
2002 Northeast Highway 66
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Erick Town Hall Meeting
Community Building
102 West 2nd
Thursday, August …
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U.S. Rep. Tom Cole Schedules Town Hall Meetings
Congressman Tom Cole, R-Moore, has scheduled the following town hall meetings this month in the 4th Congressional District:
Ardmore – August 10 @ 5:30 pm
Ardmore Convention Center – Conference Room 1 & 2
2401 N. Rockford Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
Norman – August 11 @ 5:30 pm
National Weather Center, Room NWC 1313
120 David L. Boren Boulevard
Norman, OK 73072
Ada – August 15 @ 5:30 pm
McSwain Theatre
132 West Main Street
Ada, OK 74820
Lawton – …
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