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OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement on the vote in the Oklahoma House on House Bill 2372, a revenue-raising measure to increase the tax on cigarettes by $1.50 per pack:
“I’m disappointed in those legislators who put political games and Washington-like gridlock ahead of the lives of Oklahomans and the core services our citizens expect.
“It’s personal to those of us who have lost loved ones to smoking-related illnesses. It’s personal to teenagers in Oklahoma who would have been saved from lives of tobacco addiction if the bill had passed. It’s personal for citizens who would have received health care from the new revenue.
“I encourage all citizens to contact legislators and urge a yes vote on a smart way to protect the health of our citizens and the health of our state services.”
OKLAHOMA CITY — Governor Mary Fallin today announced she is appointing Howard Roy Haralson as a district judge to fill the Office 3 district judge vacancy in Oklahoma County. He will replace Donald Deason, who died last year.
Haralson's appointment is effective immediately.
Harralson, of Oklahoma City, has been an Oklahoma County special judge since 2010. Before that, he worked 23 years as an attorney representing clients in civil and criminal matters.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of Richard C. Ogden to fill the Office 11 district judge vacancy in Oklahoma County. He is replacing Barbara Swinton, who resigned last year after she was named to the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals.
Ogden's appointment is effective immediately.
Ogden, of Oklahoma City, has served the past two years as an Oklahoma County special judge. Before that, he served as an attorney in private practice for 25 years.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of Michael Sean Burrage, Janet A. Foss and Jason Nelson to the Board of Juvenile Affairs. She also reappointed Scott W. Williams, Warren A. “Tony” Caldwell and Stephen E. Grissom to the seven-member board. All need Senate confirmation. Caldwell and Williams have been confirmed by the Senate; the others are awaiting confirmation. Earlier this year, Fallin appointed Karen Youngblood, of Yukon, to the Board of Juvenile Affairs. The Oklahoma Senate has confirmed her appointment to fill an unexpired term that ends July
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced she has appointed Phil Campbell to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. He will fill the Area II position, which serves central Oklahoma.
Campbell, a member of the Oklahoma County Conservation District board of directors, will begin serving at the Conservation Commission’s July 10 meeting. He was appointed and confirmed last month.
“Phil Campbell is committed to preserving and protecting Oklahoma’s natural resources for our citizens’ enjoyment and the enjoyment of future generations,” said
Goal Is to Increase Post-secondary Education, Training Attainment
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced that Oklahoma has received a grant to pursue the Launch Oklahoma goal she put forth in December (Executive Order 2016-41). This goal is to increase to 70 percent the number of Oklahomans, age 25-64, who complete a postsecondary degree, certificate or credential by the year 2025. Currently, only approximately 40 percent of the state’s residents have that level of education or training.*
“It is critical that Oklahoma faces the challenges of an increasingly high-tech and globally competitive world head-on, not only for the success of our state but also for the success of all Oklahomans,” said Fallin. “We must provide our students with the right skills to meet this ever-changing economy. Launch
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