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Governor Stitt Celebrates Second Annual Oklahoma Family Month 2024

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
November 4, 2024
On Monday, November 04, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt is celebrating Oklahoma families by signing an executive proclamation declaring the month of November as ‘Oklahoma Family Month.’ The… Read More

Governor Stitt Appoints Timothy Tardibono as Executive Director of Juvenile Affairs

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
October 29, 2024
Governor Kevin Stitt announced on Oct 29th, that Timothy Tardibono will serve as the executive director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. “Tim is one of Oklahoma’s leading… Read More

Governor Stitt Appoints Ben Lepak as General Counsel, Thanks Trevor Pemberton for Service

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
October 14, 2024
Governor Kevin Stitt announced that Ben Lepak will join his administration as general counsel. "Ben has worked tirelessly in the public and private sectors to advance free market principles," Gov.… Read More

Governor Stitt Issues Statement After Terrorist Plot Foiled

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
October 9, 2024
Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement after the Department of Justice announced charges against an Afghan national living in Oklahoma City for conspiring to commit a terrorist attack… Read More

Oklahoma Sending Additional Resources to Assist North Carolina and Florida

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
October 8, 2024
On Tuesday, October 08, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced the state has sent additional resources to support North Carolina and Florida… Read More

Governor Stitt Appoints Brett Butner as District Judge for the 22nd Judicial District

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
October 4, 2024
On Friday, October 04, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Brett William Butner as the District Judge for Oklahoma’s 22nd Judicial District. “Judge Butner… Read More

Governor Stitt Appoints Sterling Zearley as Interim Executive Director of Tourism

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
October 3, 2024
On Thursday, October 03, 2024, Governor Stitt announced the appointment of Sterling Zearley as the interim executive director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department… Read More

Governor Stitt Releases Statement After Oklahoma Carries Out Sentence of Emmanuel Littlejohn

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
September 26, 2024
On September 26, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement after the State of Oklahoma carried out the sentence of Emmanuel Littlejohn: "These decisions are very… Read More

Oklahoma Sending Resources to Assist States Impacted by Hurricane Helene

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
September 26, 2024
On September 26, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma is sending two Type 1 swift water rescue teams to assist state and local… Read More

Governor Stitt, State Election Officials Provide Update on Election Integrity Efforts, Removes Ineligible Voters from Rolls

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
September 18, 2024
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt and state election officials provided an update on the ongoing efforts to maintain Oklahoma’s status as a national leader in election… Read More

Governor Stitt Issues the Oklahoma Phone-Free School Challenge

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
September 11, 2024
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt issued the Oklahoma Phone-Free School Challenge, inviting students, teachers, and superintendents statewide to propose solutions for managing… Read More

Governor Stitt, Secretary Sanders Launch Task Force To Unlock Student Potential

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
September 6, 2024
On Friday, September 06, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order forming the Human Potential for Future Industries Task Force. Designed to unite statewide workforce and education… Read More

Governor Stitt Announces Evan Brown to Lead Edge Division at Commerce

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
August 29, 2024
On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt announced Evan Brown will lead the Oklahoma Office of Economic Development, Growth, and Expansion (EDGE) at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.… Read More

Governor Stitt Taps Rick Rose to Serve as Director of Omes

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
August 28, 2024
On August 28, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Rick Rose as the next director of Oklahoma Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). “Rick Rose has a deep understanding of state… Read More

Governor Stitt Announces Jeffrey Cartmell as Director of Oklahoma Human Services

From: Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt
August 28, 2024
On August 28, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt announced Jeffrey Cartmell will serve as executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Katie DeMuth, the interim director of Oklahoma… Read More