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| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2026-02-05 ( 22 items ) |
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'Oklahoma Gardening' still growing strong in 51st year (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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'Oklahoma Gardening' still growing strong in 51st year
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Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu
There's more than love in the air as " Oklahoma Gardening " kicks off its 51st year on Feb. 14 on local OETA channels.
For more than half a century, "Oklahoma Gardening" has remained a trusted source for practical, research-based information more PR
A.G. Drummond Applauds Passage of Bill That Protects Oklahoma Worship Services (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Drummond applauds passage of bill that protects Oklahoma worship services
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today issued the following statement after the Oklahoma Senate passed Senate Bill 743, legislation by Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, and Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, to protect worship services from intentional disruption.
"Oklahomans have a fundamenta more PR
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition
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If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR
Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition to Urge EPA to Change Formaldehyde Rule to Help Iowa Farmers (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 4 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition to Urge EPA to Change Formaldehyde Rule to Help Iowa Farmers
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general to ask the Trump administration to fix President Biden's unworkable formaldehyde rule.
Formaldehyde ensures families have access to safe food and that farmers can protect lives more PR
Brown, Leadbeter, Warner Proposal Wages War Against Child Predators (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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Brown, Leadbeter, Warner Proposal Wages War Against Child Predators
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Would allow chemical castration to serve as option of consequence
HARRISBURG - To protect children in the Commonwealth from becoming victims of heinous sexual crimes, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) announced their intentions to introduce legislation that would more PR
Cole Introduces the Medical Student Education Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Cole Introduces the Medical Student Education Authorization Act
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| CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced H.R. 5428 (link is external), the Medical Student Education Authorization Act, along with Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV). This legislation would authorize the Medical Student Education (MSE) Program, which provides gran more PR
Cowley College Quiz Bowl Earns First Place at NAQT Sectionals Securing National Championship Bid (10)
ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Feb. 4 -- Cowley College issued the following news release:
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Cowley College Quiz Bowl Earns First Place at NAQT Sectionals Securing National Championship Bid
The Cowley College Collegiate Quiz Bowl team delivered an outstanding performance at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) Sectional Championship, earning first place and securing an automatic invitation to the 2026 NAQT Community College Championship Tournament (CCCT).
The Cowley A Team (Eli Hubble, more PR
ESPN presents over 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 4-10 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN presents over 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 4-10
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* ESPN networks to feature 17 ranked teams
* Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed features an ESPN doubleheader, showcasing four ranked programs: No. 17 Duke-No. 6 Louisville (7 p.m.), No. 5 LSU-No. 4 Texas (9 p.m.)
* Sunday Slate: No. 19 Tennessee Lady Vols and No. 3 South more PR
FAA Finalizes Flight Procedure Updates for Airports in 15 States (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule to update standard instrument approach procedures and takeoff minimums at various airports in 15 states. These updates, effective Feb. 5, 2026, ensure the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace as the National Airspace System evolves with new navigational facilities and updated safety criteria.
The agency found that immediate action was necessary to maintain air commerce more PR
FAA Updates Instrument Procedures to Ensure Airspace Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is amending standard instrument approach procedures and takeoff minimums for various airports across the U.S. These updates are part of a routine effort to maintain the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.
Changes to these procedures are required when the agency adopts revised criteria or when physical changes occur in the airspace, such as the addition of obstacles or the commi more PR
Governor's Call to Roll Back Medicaid Expansion Puts 250,000 Oklahomans at Risk (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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Governor's Call to Roll Back Medicaid Expansion Puts 250,000 Oklahomans at Risk
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK \- Gov. Kevin Stitt's remarks requesting that the legislature pursue a roll back of Medicaid expansion threaten critical health care access for more than 250,000 Oklahomans.
Medicaid expansion provides access to essential health care services like cancer screen more PR
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Student Compensation & Opportunity Through Rights & Endorsements Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-270) on the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 4312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 11, 2025.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
The purpose of H.R. 4312, the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, is to establish a national framework that provides stability and consistency in co more ST
Lucas and Bessent agree: Expanding deposit insurance strengthens the banking system (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lucas and Bessent agree: Expanding deposit insurance strengthens the banking system
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Washington, DC - Today, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled, "The Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council" with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Congressman Frank D. Lucas and Secretary Bessent discussed the urgent need for a targeted expansion of deposit insurance in more PR
Meet the 2026 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellows (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 4 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news:
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Meet the 2026 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellows
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Six journalists have been selected for the 2026 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF) program.
The fellowship is a collaboration of the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ), the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) and the Society of Environmenta more PR
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association endorses OSU certificate programs (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association endorses OSU certificate programs
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Media Contact: Kaylie Wehr | Coordinator of Marketing & Communications, Center for the Future of Work | 405.744.8627 | kaylie.wehr@okstate.edu
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) has partnered with the Oklahoma State University Center for the Future of Work to endorse its gaming certificate programs. The collaboration en more PR
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Endorses OSU Certificate Programs (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 5 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news:
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Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association endorses OSU certificate programs
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) has partnered with the Oklahoma State University Center for the Future of Work to endorse its gaming certificate programs. The collaboration enhances tribal gaming operations by combining high-quality professional training with industry expertise. OIGA will help el more PR
Oklahoma legislators to join STEM panel at Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Oklahoma legislators to join STEM panel at Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair
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Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu
STEM initiatives and workforce development in focus; event expected to draw hundreds of attendees
The 68th annual Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair will be hosted at Oklahoma State U more PR
OSU Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Alumni (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSU Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Alumni
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Media Contact: Will Carr | OSU Alumni Association | 405-744-5370 | wgcarr@okstate.edu
The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will induct four renowned alumni into the OSU Hall of Fame.
Roger Cagle, Rick Muncrief, John W. Smith and Dr. James B. Wise will receive the award on Friday, Feb. 13, at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni more PR
OSU Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Alumni (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 5 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news:
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OSU Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Alumni
The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will induct four renowned alumni into the OSU Hall of Fame.
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Roger Cagle, Rick Muncrief, John W. Smith and Dr. James B. Wise will receive the award on Friday, Feb. 13, at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Recognizing alumni and fo more PR
OU Researchers Develop New Way to Deliver Cancer Therapies (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU Researchers Develop New Way to Deliver Cancer Therapies
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OKLAHOMA CITY - University of Oklahoma researchers have created a new drug delivery system that helps cancer cells take in much more of a treatment, improving its ability to kill tumors. The findings are published in Science Advances.
The delivery system packages messenger RNA (the therapeutic component) together with gold nanoparticles inside more PR
OU Researchers Develop New Way to Deliver Cancer Therapies (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news:
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OU Researchers Develop New Way to Deliver Cancer Therapies
University of Oklahoma researchers have created a new drug delivery system that helps cancer cells take in much more of a treatment, improving its ability to kill tumors. The findings are published in Science Advances.
The delivery system packages messenger RNA (the therapeutic component) together with gold nanopartic more PR
UTulsa welcomes newest canine ambassador, Goldie III (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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UTulsa welcomes newest canine ambassador, Goldie III
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On Tuesday, The University of Tulsa introduced the newest member of its Canine Ambassador program: Goldie III!
In 2013, UTulsa debuted the Canine Ambassador program with the introduction of Goldie, a golden retriever puppy. As the first Goldie became a full-grown dog, so did the love and admiration for the program.
Goldie II was introduced to the Gold more PR
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