OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * ACLU Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit That Seeks to Punish Non-Profit Advocacy against Religious Activities in Oklahoma Schools The Oklahoma State Department of Education is pursuing a SLAPP suit against the Freedom From Religion Foundation OKLAHOMA CITY - Today, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against it by the Okla more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 10 -- The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Child Advocates Laud End of Corporal Punishment for Students with Special Needs "This is a great victory for Oklahoma's students with special needs," said Joe Dorman, CEO of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA). Dorman was speaking about the fact that Senate Bill 364 became law today, without the governor's signature. SB 364 makes it illegal for sch more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Applauds President Trump on Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement applauding President Trump for his success in negotiating a trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom, which is our fourth largest trade partner: "Today, President Trump deliver more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Bice Applauds President Trump's Signing of Her Legislation to Overturn Burdensome Refrigeration Regulations Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Bice joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House as he signed her legislation H.J.Resolution 24, into law. The resolution permanently nullifies restrictive Biden-era regulations on walk-in coolers and freezers, which placed signific more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Education Leaders Urge McMahon to Reject Waiver Requests for K-12 Education Funds That Allow States to Avoid Accountability Washington, D.C. -- Today, congressional Democrats urged Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to reject any efforts by states to undermine the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which specifically directs funding to high-poverty schools, English as a Second Language more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * FY26 Hearing Highlights FBI's Public Safety Mission Washington, D.C. - This week, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY), Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), and other appropriators underscored the vital role of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in safeguarding national security and co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Risch, and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stand Up for Israel at the UN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - US Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and colleagues recently introduced the Stand with Israel Act to cut off US funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. " more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Hudson, Pfluger, Balderson Lead Bill to Stop Flawed Social Cost of Energy from Driving Burdensome Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), along with Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) and RSC House Energy Action Team Chairman (HEAT) Troy Balderson (OH-12), introduced the Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulation Act in t more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 9 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * Tulsa District awards construction contract to Alaska company for Tinker AFB work By Brannen Parrish, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract to Tatitlek Universal Services Inc., for construction at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., May 8. The $5.2 million contract calls for the Anchorage, Alaska company to make upgra more PR