House Bill 3053, authored by Speaker Kris Steele, R-Shawnee, and Senator Kim David, R-Wagoner, is on its way to Governor Mary Fallin's desk. HB 3053 sets the benefit allowance for state employees at the 2012 allowance or the HealthChoice Standard option, whichever is greater. The savings to the state budget of freezing the benefit allowance would be approximately $25 million, based on past growth of the benefit allowance.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: John Estus (405) 962-7674 desk (405) 706-0084 cell john.estus@okhouse.gov OKLAHOMA CITY – House Republicans plan to introduce a new income tax reduction measure Wednesday that ensures Oklahomans receive either an income tax reduction or no tax change at all.   “We came here to lower taxes for hardworking Oklahomans we’re going to do exactly that with this new plan,” said House Speaker Kris Steele, R-Shawnee. “We’re excited about this plan, we be...

Later this summer, OPEA will hold elections for all even-numbered board seats and for board president.  For your convenience, we have added all campaign and election rules (for both the board and for the president) here.  You can also click here to see OPEA's regional map, and you can click here for OPEA's retiree region maps. You can also fill out the filing form and send it in to Trish Frazier at Trishf@opea.org. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 405-524-6764.

 Yesterday afternoon, the Oklahoma House of Representatives and House Speaker Kris Steele issued a press release detailing reform plans for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Click the title of the article to read the press release in its entirety.

The candidates listed below have been endorsed by OPEAPAC for the 2012 election cycle. Click the title of the article to read more.