OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 24 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * Border Battle Begins: U.S. Slow Pitch Teams Arrive in OKC The USA Softball Men's and Women's Slow Pitch National Teams (SPNT) have arrived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ahead of the 15th edition of Border Battle slated to take place July 24-26 at Devon Park. The premier slow pitch event will feature three action-packed days of competition as the U.S. Men's and Women's National and Futures Teams face off against th more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 24 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * CEAT research lab awarded $70K in IBM Quantum credits to advance fluid dynamics research * Dr. Kara Kursat Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405 744 2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's KARA Lab has received a $70,000 award in IBM Quantum credits, giving the team unprecedented access to quantum computing systems to investigate complex problems in fluid d more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, July 24 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw campers experience thrills and fun at Camp Survivor * DAVIS, Okla. - More than 100 Chickasaw youth experienced the thrill of competition and the adventure of the great outdoors at Camp Survivor, conducted May 27-30, at YMCA Camp Classen. The campers, ages 9-13, spent the week participating in activities such as fishing, swimming, archery, stickbal more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Committee Approves FY26 National Security, Department of State Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27. National Security, Department o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Hunger Free Oklahoma has expressed serious concerns regarding the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database and the accompanying public comment letter sent to the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). As an organization dedicated to ending hunger in Oklahoma through collaborative efforts, Hunger Free Oklahoma argues that the proposed database raises significant issues relati more ST

ADA, Oklahoma, July 25 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * ECU to offer new Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management By Cody Baggerly ADA, Okla. - The Stonecipher School of Business at East Central University (ECU) announces the launch of a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management. "Today's business leaders recognize the important role talent management plays in organizational success," said D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: * * * Federal Court Orders UK Firms, Residents from China, Oklahoma to Pay $19M in CFTC Fraud Case * # Release Number 9100-25 # July 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced today the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington has resolved all claims the CFTC filed in its September 2024 complaint against Qian Bai and Chao more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 25 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Edged Up Slightly in July The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the July Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 24 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Fifth annual Back to School Bash offers free school supplies to Tulsa area students * Oklahoma State University-Tulsa is hosting its fifth annual Community Back to School Bash on Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m., providing free school supplies, live entertainment and information about programs and services to families of students grades Pre-K through 12\. "Back to School Bash has become a cherished tradition more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Committee Approves FY26 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 33 to 28. Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chai more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce, Cole at FY26 Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (R-OH) said, "As you all more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lucas' Penny Bill Passes out of Committee * Washington, DC - President Trump's call to eliminate production of the penny took a major step forward with the passage of Congressman Frank D. Lucas' legislation - the MINT Act - passing out of the Financial Services Committee. The legislation passed as part of the Common Cents Act authored by House Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-MI), whose bill text wa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- ONE Gas Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding its proposed revised energy conservation standards for conventional cooking tops. The letter signals ONE Gas's support for the American Gas Association's (AGA) comments which emphasize the need for clarification on the proposed rule's intent and scope. With over 2.3 million customers spanning three divisions-Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service, and Texas Gas Se more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Mullin Calls for Immediate Release of all Information Related to Epstein Case, Blasts Dem Absence Last Four Years * Washington, D.C. - Today,U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), introduced a resolution calling on federal and state courts to immediately unseal all materials related to any criminal investigation or prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein or Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell--subject only to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Awareness to Action: Combating Elder Abuse & Neglect" at 3:30 p.m. on July 30, 2025, at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * Maricela Morado, President & CEO, Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Fort Myers, FL * Nelson Bunn, Executive Director, Natio more PR