OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy issued the following news release: As Oklahoma lawmakers request bills for the 2025 legislative session, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has finalized its 2025 Children's Legislative Agenda and delivered it to them. Approved by the OICA Board of Directors, the agenda outlines the organization's priorities and presents lawmakers with a roadmap to improve conditions for Oklahoma's children. "Advocates  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * Sod farm operator, landscaping retailer made improper deductions, misapplied exemption * * * TULSA, OK - The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment and injunction to recover $72,000 in back wages and liquidated damages for 20 workers whose Oklahoma employer misapplied the agriculture exemption to retail workers and did not pay overtime to employ more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Twenty-four teachers from 11 schools around Southwest Oklahoma experienced the 97th Air Mobility Wing's mission firsthand during a KC-135 Stratotanker flight at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 21, 2024. The visit started with a wing mission brief from Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th AMW commander. "This was an awesome opportunity to give back to our local community and showcase our mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Recently, House Republican Policy Chair Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01), Conference Chair Lisa McClain (MI-09), NRCC Chair Richard Hudson (NC-09), Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (UT-01), and Conference Secretary Erin Houchin (IN-09) to discuss how the House Republican leadership team will work to make life safer and mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor issued the following news release: * * * 2nd contractor employed children to do dangerous work at Seaboard Triumph Foods * * * SIOUX CITY, IA - The U.S. Department of Labor has found a second sanitation contractor at the Seaboard Triumph Foods LLC facility that employed children to perform dangerous work during overnight shifts at its Sioux City pork processing plant. Under a consent order and judgment, approved by  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 4 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is appealing to the Oklahoma Supreme Court the ruling of a lower court that has blocked enforcement of the state's anti-ESG (environmental, social and governance) law. Drummond took over the case in May after private counsel hired by state Treasurer Todd Russ failed to successfully defend the Oklahoma Energy Discrimination Act of 202 more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Jeff Starling as the new Oklahoma secretary of energy and environment. With more than two decades of legal, regulatory and operational leadership in the energy industry, Starling will lead efforts to champion Oklahoma's energy industry. "Jeff's extensive experience in both the private and public sectors provides unique insights that make  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: Governor Stitt joined Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Moller Sorensen to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Oklahoma and Denmark. The agreement focuses on increasing collaboration between the two governments in pursuit of a robust and innovative energy future. The MOU also includes areas of technology and defense. "Thanks to pro-business policies and our ' more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt announced pastor and former Oklahoma lawmaker Tom Newell as his new chief of staff, bringing decades of experience in public service, ministry, and policy advocacy to the Governor's Office. "Tom is a proven leader with a true understanding of what makes Oklahoma strong," said Governor Stitt. "Tom's passion for serving others, commitment to our values, and his extensi more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: By TRICARE Communications Jan. 1, 2025, marks the start of health care delivery under TRICARE's new regional contracts. There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the U.S. as part of the new contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West Region. There are also some zip codes i more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: Mayor Monroe Nichols held his first news conference this afternoon introducing new positions within his administration following his swearing in as Tulsa's 41st mayor earlier today. During his election bid, Mayor-Elect Nichols focused on several key areas that he plans to prioritize over the next four years, including ending homelessness, improving student outcomes, expanding economic opportunity, making Tu more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: Monroe Nichols IV took his oath of office today and was sworn in as Tulsa's 41st mayor during an inauguration ceremony at the Cox Business Convention Center. Mayor Nichols was sworn in alongside newly elected City Auditor Nathan Pickard and Tulsa City Councilors Vanessa Hall-Harper, Anthony Archie, Jackie Dutton, Laura Bellis, Karen Gilbert, Christian Bengel, Lori Decter Wright, Phil Lakin, Jr., and Carol B more PR