Letters to the Editor

2013 Agenda: Job Creation, Responsible Government, and a Healthier Oklahoma

Tuesday, February 5 by mediagin

(Oklahoma City, Okla.) In recent years, Oklahoma's state government has played a vital supporting role to the private sector, helping to promote a business friendly environment that has lead to a net gain of... Read More.

Rejecting Federal Health Care Bill Right Thing for Oklahoma

Monday, December 3 by mediagin

This past month, I announced Oklahoma would not implement two key components of President Obama's health care law: the creation of a health insurance exchange and the expansion of Medicaid. I'm writing this... Read More.

Veterans Day 2012: Honoring All Who Served

Tuesday, November 6 by mediagin

(Oklahoma City, Okla.) For more than 200 years, brave men and women have worn the uniform of the United States Military in order to defend our freedom. These heroes have answered our nation's call... Read More.

Oklahoma is Taking the Lead in Move Towards Energy Independence

Monday, October 1 by mediagin

This Thursday, energy industry experts, executives and employees will join public officials at the Governor's Energy Conference in Oklahoma City. They will represent virtually every sector of the energy industry, including oil and natural... Read More.

Gov. Fallin Addresses Wildfire Crisis in Monthly Column

Tuesday, August 7 by Joyce Abrams

"The month of August started like the month of July ended: hot, dry and windy. In other words, the conditions were perfect for wildfires. Difficult summers, however, are something we're used to.... Read More.

More Good Economic News For Oklahoma

Monday, May 7 by mediagin

(Oklahoma City, Okla.) As many other states struggle to recover from the current recession, Oklahoma continues to build on its forward momentum. The latest evidence of the positive trend in Oklahoma's economy comes in... Read More.

Science and Technology Month in Oklahoma

Monday, April 9 by Joyce Abrams

(Office of the Governor) The state of Oklahoma has a host of talented, entrepreneurial people full of ideas and ambition. In laboratories, fields and garages across the state, our citizens are developing the products,... Read More.

Job Creation, Innovation and Education: My 2012 Agenda

Wednesday, February 8 by Joyce Abrams

On the first day of the legislative session the governor has the privilege of delivering the "State of the State" address to a joint session of the Oklahoma legislature. This gives the governor... Read More.

A Year to Remember: Looking Back at 2011

Wednesday, January 4 by mediagin

Editor's note: This is one of a regular series of monthly columns titled "Oklahoma Now" by Governor Mary Fallin. "A Year to Remember: Looking Back at 2011"The New Year has arrived,... Read More.

The Oklahoma First Energy Plan

Monday, December 5 by Joyce Abrams

Topic of Governor Mary Fallin's monthly column - "Oklahoma Now" - is The Oklahoma First Energy Plan: Oklahoma has always been a leader in producing American energy. With one of the lowest unemployment... Read More.