OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Gov. Mary Fallin has announced plans for an economic development trip to Europe.
Fallin's office said Tuesday that the governor will lead a delegation from the state Department of Commerce and from northeastern Oklahoma on the trip.
The trip is planned for Oct. 15-19 and is being organized by the Tulsa Metro Chamber.
The governor's office says the group will meet with foreign-based companies that have operations in Oklahoma and will encourage them to expand and retain jobs in the state.
The companies the group plans to meet with are not named _ but Fallin's office says they include aerospace, energy and manufacturing industries.
Airfare and lodging for the governor and her staff is to be paid for by the Oklahoma Business Roundtable _ a state economic development organization.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:44:27 GMT
LOS ANGELES_A familiar face is heading into outer space. It's Leonardo DiCaprio who is scheduled to blast off later this year but not for a movie but as a space tourist. There was also a bidding war to
LOS ANGELES_A familiar face is heading into outer space. It's Leonardo DiCaprio who is scheduled to blast off later this year but not for a movie but as a space tourist. There was also a bidding war to
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:38:16 GMT
MISSOURI_One day after a Missouri Goodwill found a stash of priceless military medals, the family of the owner has come forward. A shadowbox filled with pictures and medals belonging to Marine Sergeant
MISSOURI_One day after a Missouri Goodwill found a stash of priceless military medals, the family of the owner has come forward. A shadowbox filled with pictures and medals belonging to Marine Sergeant
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:34 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:34:20 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY_The Oklahoma Legislature has adjourned the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required and handed Republican Governor Mary Fallin a major political victory by passing an income tax cut. The
OKLAHOMA CITY_The Oklahoma Legislature has adjourned the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required and handed Republican Governor Mary Fallin a major political victory by passing an income tax cut. The
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:30:30 GMT
COMANCHE COUNTY_The mother at the center of a on-going fatal child abuse case has turned herself in. Denise Ray was scheduled to stand trial for multiple felony counts stemming from the child abuse case
COMANCHE COUNTY_The mother at the center of a on-going fatal child abuse case has turned herself in. Denise Ray was scheduled to stand trial for multiple felony counts stemming from the child abuse case
Friday, May 24 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:40:04 GMT
Altus, Okla._An Altus woman who said her boyfriend set her on fire and then recanted her story -- will not face any charges. Officials say she's already been through enough. You'll remember, the woman
An Altus woman who said her boyfriend set her on fire and then recanted her story -- will not face any charges.
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