HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures Statement on Oklahoma's Executive Order to Improve Higher Education Outcomes * Washington, D.C. (February 5, 2026 ) - " Governor Stitt's executive order on improving outcomes in higher education is a win for students, employers, and taxpayers, and it sets a strong example for how states can make higher education more transparent  more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Feb. 5 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron University to expand offerings with new degrees in engineering, agriculture * Cameron University has announced it intends to expand its educational offerings with new degrees in mechanical engineering and agriculture - a strategy designed to meet an ongoing need for trained employees in high demand fields in the region. The Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled announced the addition of two services and the deletion of 42 products from the procurement list. The committee determined that the added services are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government and will be furnished by designated nonprofit agencies employing individuals with significant disabilities. Added Services The following services have been added to the Procurement List: * S more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Recognizing Importance of Tribal Colleges and Universities * This week, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Tom Cole (R-OK-04), co-chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, introduced bipartisan legislation (link is external) designating this week as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." The resolution recognizes the import more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Transportation Inspector General issued the following audit announcement on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Memorandum Date: February 5, 2026 Subject: INFORMATION: Audit Announcement | Air Traffic Controller Training at the FAA Academy | Project No. 26A3002A000 Federal Aviation Administration From: Nelda Z. Smith, Principal Assistant Inspector General for Auditing and Evaluation To: Director, Audit and Evaluation Hiring and training air traffic controllers to safely manage  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against NIKE * Federal agency seeks court order for information related to systemic race discrimination allegations that athletic footwear and apparel giant discriminated against white workers, including via NIKE's DEI programs ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that the federal agency filed an act more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Issues Executive Orders to Boost Outcomes, Accountability in Higher Education * OKLAHOMA CITY (February 5, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed two executive orders aimed at ensuring Oklahoma's public higher education system delivers real results for students, taxpayers, and the state's economy. The executive orders prioritize data-driven decision-making, accelerated pathw more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Hern Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for Class of 2030 * TULSA, O.K. - Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the names of outstanding students from Oklahoma's First Congressional District who received nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030. "These young men and women represent the very best of Oklahoma," said Rep. Hern. "They have demonstrated exceptional more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 5 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * New OMRF research shows potential to slow Alzheimer's * Forgetting dates or recently acquired information is the hallmark sign of early Alzheimer's. New research by Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists suggests a way to protect the brain from this forgetfulness. OMRF scientist Heather Rice, Ph.D., studies molecules in the brain called amyloid precursor proteins. Faulty br more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond continues fight for Oklahoma homeowners in State Farm response Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a response yesterday opposing State Farm Fire and Casualty Company's petition asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to block his intervention to protect Oklahoma homeowners. The filing includes a letter from Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Oklahoma Small Business Files Lawsuit Challenging State's Unconstitutional Restrictions on Selling Caskets OKLAHOMA CITY--Today, a Hughes County small business filed a lawsuit challenging an Oklahoma law that arbitrarily restricts who can and cannot sell caskets in the state. Caskets of Honor owners Candi Mentink and her husband Todd Collard have partnered with the Institute for J more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Oklahoma: Governor Says State's Medical Marijuana Program a "Pandora's Box," Calls for It To Be "Shut Down" * Oklahoma City, OK: Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt says that the state's voter-approved medical cannabis access law "opened a Pandora's Box" and should be repealed. Speaking Monday during his State of the State address, the Governor said: "T more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER February 6 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable gu more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 6 -- USA Softball issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * USA Softball Names 2026 U-18 Women's National Team After advancing through the High Performance Program (HPP), USA Softball has announced the athletes that will represent the U.S. on the international stage at the 2026 U-18 Women's Pan American Championship. Known as "The Pipeline to the Women's National Team Program," the selected athletes worked their way through the HPP at the local level befo more PR