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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2026-02-03 ( 23 items )  
AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced they have won $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("B more PR

Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced two se more PR

AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies consp more PR

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Ba more PR

Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices * February 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a massive, long-running scheme to in more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION * Raoul and Majority of Coalition also File New Lawsuit Against Novartis for Same Actions Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two additional settlements with Lannett Company I more PR

Attorney General Tong Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG and Sandoz Group AG (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG and Sandoz Group AG * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartfor more PR

Black Church Leaders Urge NHTSA to Maintain Strong Fuel Economy Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- A coalition of Black church leaders has formally contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging the federal agency to reconsider its plans to weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles. In a public comment letter, the leaders express concerns about the potential health impacts on marginalized communities, particularly those adversely affected by air quality issues. The proposed changes to fuel economy standards are expected to increase vehicle  more ST

ESPN set to showcase more than 3,200 regular season softball games across networks (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN set to showcase more than 3,200 regular season softball games across networks * * Nearly 150 games across ESPN linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network * 16 top 10 regular season matchups * Nearly 2,600 regular season games on ESPN+ * Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Returns for Seventh Year * Conference Championships more PR

Governor Kevin Stitt's 2026 State of the State (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Kevin Stitt's 2026 State of the State * As prepared for delivery: Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell - It's been great to serve alongside you for the last 7 years. Speaker Kyle Hilbert and President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton - thank you for your leadership in this building. It's an honor to serve with you. Members of the 60th Legislature and statewide elected officials - I'm looking fo more PR

Helping citizens with housing is key to the Chickasaw Nation's mission (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Helping citizens with housing is key to the Chickasaw Nation's mission * Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said helping First Americans secure affordable housing is not only a critically significant benefit for citizens but is also an important demonstration of tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Governor Anoatubby made the remarks at the Natio more PR

ICYMI: Senator Mullin Slams Democrats for Attempting to Defund the Department of Homeland Security & It's Critical Agencies (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Mullin Slams Democrats for Attempting to Defund the Department of Homeland Security & It's Critical Agencies * Washington, D.C. - On Sunday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), joined Fox News' "Fox & Friends" with Charlie Hurt to discuss the Democrats' ridiculous attempts to defund the Department of Homeland Security as well as what might be next for Iran. Highlights below. T more PR

ITAC's Workforce Pilot powers student pathways in energy engineering (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * ITAC's Workforce Pilot powers student pathways in energy engineering * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Industrial Training & Assessment Center is doing more than cutting energy waste in buildings across the state; it's helping build the next generation of Oklahoma's energy engineers. Through the U.S. Departme more PR

Lankford Releases Ninth Edition of Federal Fumbles (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Releases Ninth Edition of Federal Fumbles * Report details billions in wasteful spending, fraud, and government inefficiencies while outlining solutions to restore accountability for taxpayers WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released his ninth edition of Federal Fumbles today, revealing billions of dollars lost to wasteful spending, inefficiencies, fraud, and improper p more PR

NASDA Foundation Welcomes Premier Students into "Next Gen" 2026 Cohort (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Foundation Welcomes Premier Students into "Next Gen" 2026 Cohort * The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to host the 2026 NASDA Next Generation (Next Gen) program at the 2026 NASDA Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1-4., 2026. This program brings tog more PR

Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln -The Nebraska Attorney General's Office joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ( more PR

OSUIT professor forging new frontier for online learning (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSUIT professor forging new frontier for online learning * Media Contact: Hicham Raache | Communications Coordinator | 918-293-4678 | hicham.raache@okstate.edu An upcoming national conference will feature the work of a renowned OSUIT physics and mathematics professor who is making STEM online education more dynamic and accessible for OSUIT students. Dr. Joseph Hebert will present his work during th more PR

OU Researcher Awarded Funding to Uncover Secrets of Cloud Formation (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Researcher Awarded Funding to Uncover Secrets of Cloud Formation * NORMAN, Okla. - Scott Salesky, a researcher with the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to study how clouds above the sea surface are created and changed by factors such as airborne particles and atmospheric instability. His team is using advanced computer simulations to determine  more PR

RELEASE: Senator Mullin Votes YES on Funding Package, Includes "Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Senator Mullin Votes YES on Funding Package, Includes "Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act" * Washington, D.C. - On Friday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted yes on H.R. 7148, a package which included the following five funding bills: Defense, Financial Services and Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Re more PR

Rep. Cole Testifies at Rules Committee on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148 (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Cole Testifies at Rules Committee on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148 Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke before the House Committee on Rules in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Read Chairman Cole's remarks as prepared here and below: "Chairwoman Fox more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and a coalition of 48 states and territories announce settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 millio more PR

SWOSU Natural History Museum Leads Science Outreach at Stafford Elementary (10)
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Feb. 3 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * SWOSU Natural History Museum Leads Science Outreach at Stafford Elementary Faculty and students from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Natural History Museum and Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences visited Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford Elementary School to provide a hands-on science experience for third-grade students. The outreach focused on direct o more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets AG Jones announces settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition AG Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Filing New Complaint Against Novartis for Artificially Raisi more PR