DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges YouTube to Stop Censoring Conservative Voices * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 16 states in a letter urging YouTube to treat conservative commentators fairly. That request reflects YouTube's own testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives in September 2025 that it "takes seriously the importance of prote more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule amending the required instrument flight rules (IFR) altitudes and changeover points for various Federal airways and jet routes. These regulatory adjustments are designed to ensure the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace as changes occur within the National Airspace System. By updating these altitudes and changeover points, the FAA ensures that navigation aid coverag more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Celebrates Oklahoma in America's Story * OKLAHOMA CITY (February 16, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt joined state dignitaries and community leaders at the Oklahoma History Center to officially launch OK250, a statewide initiative commemorating 250 years since America's founding. The kickoff event, held on Presidents' Day, celebrated Oklahoma's pioneering spirit and its role more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Indian Affairs: Opportunities Exist to Address Bureau's Strained Regional Workforce Capacity * Fast Facts The Inflation Reduction Act included $385 million in funding for programs to support Tribes. This Q&A looks at how the Interior Department's Indian Affairs regional offices implemented the act. Implementation increased overall workload and strained an already limited regional work more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Feb. 17 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Jaime Lewis kicks it up a notch at the Native All-American Football Game * For Chickasaw citizen and Kingston High School senior Jaime Lewis, stepping onto the field at U.S. Bank Stadium was more than just another football game -it was a glimpse into the future he hopes to build. "It was truly an honor being able to play out on that field," Lewis said. "Jus more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * JIATF-401 Expands Counter-Drone Training, Bolsters Homeland Defense * As small unmanned aircraft systems become cheaper, more accessible and increasingly weaponized, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 is expanding its efforts to strengthen the military's ability to counter the growing threat at installations in the United States and abroad. "Unmanned systems are a defining threat of our time," said Army Brig.  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Drummond calls for federal action to protect Oklahoma children from online harm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today urged Congressional leadership to act on behalf of Oklahoma families by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). He and 39 attorneys general circulated a letter to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Student team develops new astronaut tool dock A student team from Oklahoma State University has been selected by NASA for the 2026 Microg Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Teams (Microg NExT) Challenge, a national program that invites undergraduate teams to design and build equipment used in astronaut training and future missions. Under the guidance of Dr. Alyssa Avery, t more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "The United States Supreme C more PR

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Sixteen Attorneys General Demand Answers to YouTube's Censorship of Conservative Commentator Steve Deace * Sixteen Attorneys General sent a letter to YouTube executives demanding answers regarding YouTube's treatment of politically conservative content creators and channels since January 1, 20 more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 17 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Student team develops new astronaut tool dock * A student team from Oklahoma State University has been selected by NASA for the 2026 Microg Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Teams (Microg NExT) Challenge, a national program that invites undergraduate teams to design and build equipment used in astronaut training and future missions. Under the guidance of Dr. Alyssa Avery, teaching assistant professo more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Long-term warming transforms mountain meadows above and below ground 29-year study reveals changes in climate reshape plant communities, soil ecosystems Written By: Kathryn Gebauer, University of Oklahoma In the longest-running field warming experiment of its kind, researchers have documented dramatic shifts in high-elevation mountain meadows, revealing that changes in climate alter not only more PR