DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Top Credit Ratings Agencies to Stop Using Unlawful Policies that Hurt Iowa Farmers * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a coalition of 23 states urging the top three credit rating agencies to stop using unlawful environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies in their credit rating process. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Mood more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 23 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies * Attorney General Murrill today joined a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have pledged to systematic more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Building the American Dream: Governor Stitt Signs Oklahoma Dream Accounts Bill * OKLAHOMA CITY (April 23, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt has signed House Bill 4071, the Oklahoma Dream Accounts Investment Program Act, to help give every eligible Oklahoma child a stronger financial start in life. "The American Dream is different for every young Oklahoman. Let's give them the opportunity to achie more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Trump's War in Iran Is Causing Gas Prices To Surge Across the Country An analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/state-by-state-increases-in-gas-prices-since-trumps-war-on-iran/) from the Center for American Progress finds that the Trump administration's war in Iran has driven a widespread increase in gas prices across the country, with Americans now paying a more PR

NEW YORK, April 23 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database Today, Common Cause and four individual members sued the Trump Administration to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from illegally stockpiling millions of Americans' confidential voter data and creating a national voter database to surveil and purge voters. The complaint argues that the DOJ's actions are unc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Department of Labor finds New Mexico company wrongfully fired inspector who raised concerns during gas pipeline installation at Oklahoma site * OKLAHOMA CITY - The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered a New Mexico-based inspection company to reinstate and compensate a terminated worker who reported safety concerns during installation of a natural gas pipeline in Watonga, Oklahoma. The department's more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events announces 2026 Shriners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball showcase * * Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Stanford to headline primetime doubleheader from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort on September 9 ESPN Events will once again present the Shiners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball event, returning th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The White House issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Leads Call for Shared Commitment to Transform Lives Nationwide "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Lady but understand that my persistence alone is not enough. Together, we can change people's lives for the better." First Lady Melania Trump inspired Congressional Club Members at its 113th First Lady's Luncheon. Mrs. Trump used the occasion to promote her longst more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Genetic Study Finds New Pathways Involved in Cardiometabolic Disease * OKLAHOMA CITY - A study published today in PLOS Medicine has identified two new genetic pathways that contribute to cardiometabolic disease, which includes heart disease, obesity and diabetes. The research, led by Dharambir Sanghera, Ph.D., of the University of Oklahoma, represents a step toward targeting the diseases more precisely. more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Leflore County Deputy Thomas "Walker" LeMay * OKLAHOMA CITY (April 23, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt has directed that all American and Oklahoma flags on state property be flown at half-staff in honor of LeFlore County Deputy Thomas "Walker" LeMay, who recently lost his life in the line of service. He is survived by his daughter, parents more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS 33 BILLS INTO LAW, VETOES 2 * OKLAHOMA CITY (April 23, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt has signed the following 33 bills into law, vetoing two: SIGNED SB 1156 An Act relating to the Pardon and Parole Board; making an appropriation; stating purpose; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SB 1157 An Act relating to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Invest more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Signs Bill to Accelerate Path to Zero Income Tax, Secure Oklahoma's Historic Savings * OKLAHOMA CITY (April 23, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt has signed House Bill 4072 into law, creating the Oklahoma Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund to eventually eliminate the state's income tax. The Governor called on the Legislature to establish this fund in his State of the State address. Mode more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * UPDATED DATA: Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump New reports show that families have spent $2,300 more each on daily expenses since Trump took office; Americans have paid $16 billion more on gas since start of Iran War * Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by shareholders Nancy N. Delogu and Jennifer Chierek Znosko: * * * Acting Attorney General Issues New DEA Order Reclassifying Some Marijuana Products as Schedule III Controlled Substances, Available by Prescription New Order and Anticipated Regulation Have Significant Workplace Implications * With the stroke of a pen, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a new "final order"  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Mississippi: Lawmakers Fail to Override Governor's Vetoes of Medical Marijuana Expansion Bills * Jackson, MS: Lawmakers failed to vote to override Governor Tate Reeves' vetoes of two bills that sought to expand patients' access to medical cannabis products. Specifically, the Republican Governor vetoed House Bill 1152, which sought to provide p more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 24 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Drummond rallies 28 states to defend police; U.S. Supreme Court delivers victory The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a decisive victory for law enforcement this week after Attorney General Gentner Drummond led a 28-state coalition supporting the ability of police officers to do their jobs. In the case of District of Columbia v. R.W., the Supreme Court revers more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF hosts science demonstration event for young professionals * About 100 young professionals saw biomedical science in action this week during an outreach event at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The April 21 "Science Lounge" event was hosted by OMRF's Ambassadors group, which was created to generate awareness among their peers about the foundation's work. Ambassador more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Osage Nation, UTulsa establish undergraduate admission partnership * The Osage Nation and The University of Tulsa have announced a new undergraduate admission partnership designed to expand access to higher education for Osage students. Through a memorandum of understanding, eligible Osage Nation students will receive a $20,000 tuition discount when enrolling at UTulsa as first-time, full-time students or more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU-led Study Marks 50 Years of Geostationary Satellites Transforming Global Precipitation Science * Norman, Okla. - Researchers from the Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing (HyDROS) Laboratory at the University of Oklahoma published a review synthesizing 50 years of geostationary satellite meteorology, from the launch of the first Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-1) in 1975 to the more PR

NEW YORK, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER April 24 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, APRIL 24 (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 gues more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by senior policy fellow Hanna Liebman Dershowitz: * * * States react to nitrous oxide deaths with unnecessary, unworkable bans State legislatures truly concerned about teen safety should look beyond bans and embrace a regulatory approach that protects and educates consumers. * In recent years, prompted by concern about danger to teens amid an increase in incidents of deaths associat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Diaz-Balart, Cole at FY27 National Security, Department of State Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. National Security, Department of State Subcommittee Chairm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Harris, Cole at FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Genetic Study Finds New Pathways Involved in Cardiometabolic Disease A study published today in PLOS Medicine has identified two new genetic pathways that contribute to cardiometabolic disease, which includes heart disease, obesity and diabetes. The research, led by Dharambir Sanghera, Ph.D., of the University of Oklahoma, represents a step toward targeting the diseases more more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 132 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas and Three Louisiana Parishes * This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 7 Arkansas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas * S6195 Secretarial Disaster Declaration This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to more PR