WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and companies have announced private contributions to the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Center for Transportation and the Environment submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the agency's Clean School Bus Program and its guidance on alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure deployment. CTE emphasized that battery electric school buses (BEBs) are commercially available today and meet the operational needs of school districts. BEBs accommodate predictable route structures, moderate daily mileage, and scheduled charging windows, making them w more ST

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 8 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Money will flow -- it's just a matter of where The new federal tax-credit could bring billions of dollars into education. States that opt out aren't stopping that money -- they are just sending it somewhere else. The structure of the program is straightforward. Taxpayers receive a credit for donati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding updates to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. As the largest federally recognized tribe in the U.S., the Cherokee Nation emphasized the importance of tailoring financial education initiatives to address the unique challenges and strengths of tribal communities. The letter stressed that financial capability and consumer protection are vital to community well-being, economic devel more ST

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 7 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund blasts Oklahoma's outrageous 'Christ is King' resolution An outrageous resolution proclaiming "Christ is King,"back under consideration in the Oklahoma Legislature, is an un-American attack on religious freedom and needs to be stopped. Senate Concurrent Resolut more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 8 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Carr Joins 25-State Coalition in Amicus Brief Against Noncitizen Voting Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Ninth Circuit decision that undermines states' ability to prevent noncitizens from voting in American elections. "Only American citizens are eligible to vote in American elections. Period. That's not partisan or political - it's the law, and we h more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 7 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU among SEC schools to offer fall honors course examining college athletics * Contact: Harriet Laird STARKVILLE, Miss.-Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College students at Mississippi State University now can register for a new and innovative fall course, The Future of College Athletics. A Southeastern Conference-powered collaboration among 10 universities, the hybrid format course will offer undergraduate students insight into current col more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * New Report: Oklahoma Workforce engaged, faces retention risks * Media Contact: Kaylie Wehr | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-8627 | kaylie.wehr@okstate.edu A new report published by the Center for the Future of Work at Oklahoma State University indicates Oklahoma's workforce is engaged, supported by strong organizational cultures and employee attraction. Retention is a challenge due to burnout, career advancement opportunities, and misalignm more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 8 -- The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * OKC ZOO HOSTS POPULAR SERIES, BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS, SATURDAYS IN MAY Breakfast with the Animals, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden's popular family friendly event series, returns every Saturday in May with new food items, more animal encounters, and opportunities for fans to connect with and help conserve wildlife and wild places. The OKC Zoo's immersive habitat expansion, Expedition Africa, more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 8 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Drummond acts to defend Illinois River Watershed settlements Attorney General Gentner Drummond today called on a federal court to quickly accept the hard-fought settlements totaling more than $31 million to clean up poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. Every day without a ruling, he warned, risks unraveling agreements that took months of good-faith negotiations to reach. The proposed s more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, April 7 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Public Health Week recognized by the Chickasaw Nation * National Public Health Week is April 6-12. The Chickasaw Nation is devoted to promoting health, preventing disease and prolonging life through community efforts. While the tribe has a medical system devoted to improving the overall health of individual First Americans, this observance serves to highlight programs and services dedicated to improving the  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Spears Business offers top-ranked MBA program in Oklahoma * Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu Holding strong in the national rankings, Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business is home to the state's top MBA program. Spears Business is No. 60 overall in U.S. News & World Report's Best Business Schools Rankings of full-time MBA programs, released April 7. For the second con more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Horned Frogs In the News wrap up for March 14-31, 2026: * * * Horned Frogs in the News, March 14-31, 2026 From diet and health to the state takeover of a local school district, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. * * * New dorms that will hold thousands of students coming to TCU (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article315249584.html) March 31, 2026 Fort Worth Star-Telegram * * * TCU stars offer appreciation for Fort Wort more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 7 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Traditional TV ads are far less effective than believed, according to real-time viewership data * Even with all the hype around streaming, traditional TV still dominates ad spend. Advertisers are putting $139 billion into linear ads this year, compared to just $33 billion for ads on streaming/connected TV. With no way to track individual behavior among traditional TV viewers, it's difficult to determine whether all that spending gets results. New more PR

MERCED, California, April 7 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Sees Strong Gains in U.S. News Grad School Rankings * UC Merced saw broad gains in the U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings with graduate programs rising in national standing, reflecting the campus's growing academic and research profile. UC Merced's School of Engineering broke into the top 100 in the rankings, securing No. 99 in the Best Engineering Schools and ranked in the top 12 among California unive more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 8 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE President's Forum tackles higher education's political crisis Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires The University of New England hosted its bi-annual President's Forum Monday, April 6, at the Harold Alfond Forum in Biddeford bringing together faculty, staff students, and members of the larger Biddeford community to examine how American higher education became a flashpoint in the nation's culture wars -- and what it might take to reclaim its footing.  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 7 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa Law rises in 2026 U.S. News rankings * The University of Tulsa College of Law rose seven spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings released this week. "It's always great to see the work of students, staff and faculty payoff in recognized gains like this year. We are delighted to see the rankings reflect on our students' success in employment outcomes and bar success, which contributed to our movement up in the rankings," said Interim Dean more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 7 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa's DNP program joins Top 100 in 2026 U.S. News graduate rankings * The University of Tulsa's Doctor of Nursing Practice program advanced in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings and remains the top-rated DNP program in the state. The program rose from 104 to 98, according to the new U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday. "This recognition highlights the impact of our students, faculty and clinical partnerships in prepari more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 8 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * West Virginia urging the DOJ to protect federal attorneys from political groups who are weaponizing bar complaints West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of fourteen state Attorneys General in fighting back against organized, politically motivated campaigns designed to intimidate Department of Justice attorneys and cripple the federal government's ability to enforce the more PR