WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, nominating Bobby Yandell for reappointment to the Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (TIAC). Yandell, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Housing Authority for the Choctaw Nation, is recognized for his commitment to enhancing housing conditions within the tribe and broader Indigenous communities. The letter outlines Yandell's qualificat more ST

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Approves FY26 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27. Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Approves FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 28. Transportation, Housing and Urban more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Committee Approves Updated FY26 Subcommittee Allocations Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the updated interim subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, which reflect fiscal responsibility and President Trump's commitment to restoring strength, making America safer, and refocusing federal government agencies on more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart, Cole at FY26 National Security, Department of State Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. National Security, Department of State Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balar more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, July 18 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * East Central University drives economic growth and community impact in Ada and beyond By Cody Baggerly ADA, Okla. - East Central University (ECU) has been a cornerstone of Ada's economy and identity since its founding in 1909. With the support of state and local leaders, ECU was established just two years after Oklahoma achieved statehood and has grown from a modest teacher-training school into a distinguished more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Reaffirms EPA's Indian Policy, Hosts National Tribal Caucus Meeting in DC * WASHINGTON \- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted the National Tribal Caucus (NTC) Executive Committee to discuss human health and environmental protection priorities in Indian country. During the meeting with National Tribal Caucus Executive Chair Tabitha Langston of t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes FY26 Defense Bill, Investing in America's Military Superiority Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. The measure was approved by a vote of 221 to 209. Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) said, "Providing our men and women in uniform with the resources they need to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The Kansas State Historical Society has completed its inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects determining a cultural affiliation with Jicarilla Apache Nation in New Mexico and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Oklahoma. This paves the way for their return under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Five individuals of native American ancestry are represented. One believed to be a Cuartelejo Apache was excavated in 1951 from  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Partners with Local Libraries in Eastern Oklahoma and Cleveland to Create Digital Experiences * The Library of Congress today announced LOCal, a new multiyear digital initiative, that will expand the Library's capacity to bring digital collections into local communities through partnerships with public libraries. The Library will partner with two public libraries to co-create interactive digit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior addressing concerns about potential modifications or repeals of existing regulations that protect federal land and resources. The letter highlights the importance of adhering to Executive Order 13175 and emphasizes the unique legal relationship between the U.S. government and Indian tribal governments. In their letter, the Miami Tribe expressed alarm that leadership fr more ST

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 17 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU's ITAC program honored with national student and alumni awards * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Industrial Training and Assessment Center is making a name for itself as a leader in energy engineering and workforce development, as two Cowboys have been recognized with U.S. Department of Energy's ITAC honor more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 17 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU-Tulsa team takes home awards in graphic, writing, photography categories and more at 2025 OCPRA Conference * Media Contact: Aaron Campbell | OSU-Tulsa Communications Coordinator | 918-594-8046 | aaron.ross.campbell@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University-Tulsa earned a first and third place award at the 2025 Oklahoma Colleges Public Relations Association (OCPRA) Awards Ceremony Monday night, as we more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Mullin, Army Secretary Driscoll Emphasize Readiness and Highlight Oklahoma Excellence in Fort Sill Tour * Washington, D.C. - On Monday, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll joined U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) on a tour of Fort Sill. Included in the tour was a visit to Joint C-sUAS University where Senator Mullin showcased how Lawton-Fort Sill is leading the way in equipping our warfight more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Senate Approves $9 Billion in DOGE Cut Savings for Taxpayers * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the following statement on this morning's passage of S.Amdt.2853 to H.R.4, Rescissions Act of 2025. The package targets $9 billion in taxpayer-funded public broadcasting and wasteful foreign aid: "This is the first step in the right direction to claw  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Fleischmann, Cole at FY26 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Rogers, Cole at FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) said, "Over the last several months more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Womack, Cole at FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Simpson, Cole at FY26 Interior and Environment Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) said, "In terms of policy, the bill echoes th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the proposed reissuance of 56 Nationwide Permits (NWPs) and the introduction of an additional permit. This initiative, presented on June 18, 2025, has prompted Southwestern to express its concerns, given its integral role in managing hydroelectric power generated from multiple projects within the jurisdiction of the Corps. Operating und more ST

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 17 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Spears Business marketing and communications staff earns statewide recognition for publications and feature writing * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405.744.4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu The Spears School of Business marketing and communications department took home a trio of honors at the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Awards Banquet, hel more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 18 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Spears Business marketing and communications staff earns statewide recognition for publications and feature writing The Spears School of Business marketing and communications department took home a trio of honors at the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Awards Banquet, held July 13-15 in Tulsa. Spears Business earned the top two spots in the feature story category more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 18 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Research Scientist Reflects on 25 Years of Shaping Weather Science Leaders By Josh DeLozier NORMAN, OKLA. - For more than a quarter-century, the University of Oklahoma's Research Experiences for Undergraduates program in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences has equipped undergraduate students from across the nation with intensive, hands-on research experiences. Since 1991, this National Sc more PR