ADA, Oklahoma, April 30 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * 2026 George Nigh Award finalists named at ECU * ADA, Okla. - Six graduating seniors at East Central University have been selected as finalists for the George Nigh Award to be presented Friday, May 15, at the 7 p.m. spring commencement ceremony to be held at the Koi Ishto Football Stadium. The George Nigh Award goes to the top graduating senior from ECU annually and is named in honor of the former governor of Oklahoma and ECU alumnus. In addition to his ter more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- USA Softball issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * 2026 U.S. Slow Pitch National Team rosters unveiled for Border Battle XVI USA Softball announced today the rosters set to represent the U.S. at the 2026 edition of Border Battle and Slow Pitch Showdown this summer. Slated to take place June 18-20 in Winesburg, Ohio, the Men's and Women's Slow Pitch National Teams, along with the Men's and Women's Futures, will each carry a 13/14-player roster with a total of 15 athletes putting on the Red, White more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Wideman Pools (Festus, Missouri) -- Investment in $50,000 in new equipm more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect citizens from racial discrimination in employment practices. The brief argues in favor of the State of Missouri, which is suing Starbucks on behalf of its citizens for racial discrim more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets * April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states. "The protection of consumers from irresponsible operators who provide the opportunity to pla more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 30 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * BIS Capstone projects deliver technology solutions for Tulsa nonprofits * Three Tulsa-area organizations received new technology tools this spring through the Business Information Systems (BIS) Capstone at The University of Tulsa, where senior students develop software solutions for real clients as the culminating experience of the BIS program. For more than 25 years, the capstone project has paired student learning with community problem-solving. Studen more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Budweiser Celebrates Its 150th Anniversary and America's 250th Birthday with an American Summer Campaign Bringing Its Storied Legacy to Life Nationwide * This Summer, Budweiser Celebrates What It Means to be Made of America by Honoring The People, Traditions and Moments That Make America Special, With a New National TV Spot, Patriotic Cans, 16 Years of Partnership with Folds of Honor and More St. Louis, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and 27 co-signers. To: Kim Wilford, General Counsel, GoFundMe, 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #17221, West Hollywood, CA 90069-4109 - March 3, 2026 The undersigned state Attorneys General and charitable regulators (collectively, the "States") are issuing this public letter to express our grave concerns about GoFundMe's creation of donation web pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their prior knowledge or consent, prompting an outcry from charit more ST

LAWTON, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron announces Fall 2025 graduates * Cameron University has announced the named of students who completed their graduation requirements at the conclusion of the Fall 2025 semester. Fall grads are eligible to participate Cameron's annual Commencement, which will take place at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 8, in Cameron Stadium in Lawton. Graduates who will receive their baccalaureate and associate degrees with superior academic records are accorded spec more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Center for Biological Diversity has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opposing the proposed delisting of Geocarpon minimum, a tiny succulent plant listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The organization argues that the plant has not met its recovery criteria and remains vulnerable to extinction throughout a significant portion of its range. Geocarpon minimum, also known as "Tiny Tim" or "Earth Fruit," grows in specialized habitats including sandstone glades and s more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 30, 2026, at an executive business meeting to consider 14 nominations and six bills: * * * On today's agenda, we have 14 nominations and six bills. Today, we'll vote on four judicial nominations: Sheria Clarke for the District of South Carolina, Kathleen Lane for the District of Montana, Evan Rikhye for the District of the Virgin Islands and Kara Westercamp for the Court of International Trade. W more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on April 30, 2026: * * * Cole Statement on DHS Funding Bill House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement regarding today's House passage of H.R. 7147, which will now head to President Trump's desk to end the Democrat-led Department of Homeland Security shutdown: "Backed by President Trump, this bill ends the Democrat DHS shutdown. It fully restores funding, stability, and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Statement on Ending the Democrat-Led Department of Homeland Security Shutdown * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 7147, which will now head to President Trump's desk to end the Democrat-led Department of Homeland Security shutdown: "Backed by President Trump, this funding bill ends the Democrat DHS shutdown. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes in Favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which reauthorizes, modernizes, and improves key Department of Agriculture programs through 2031: "Agriculture is truly the heart of America - and as a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 44 co-signers. To: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, 511 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Mike Johnson, House Speaker, 521 Cannon House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, 322 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Marsha Blackburn, Senate Judiciary Committee, 357 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington more ST

ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell men's tennis looks to cause a racket at NCAAs * Coming off its third straight appearance in the NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament, Cornell faced considerable uncertainty entering the 2025-26 season, losing four of six starters. Turns out the transition wasn't as difficult as many expected. The Big Red, featuring just two seniors and a core of young talent, won the Ivy League title on April 25, edging rival Columbia, 4-3 - the third league title in program more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to save consumers thousands of dollars and prevent the Trump Administration from providing a giveaway to big banks at homeowners' expense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today led a letter to the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the withdraw of recently proposed rules that could preem more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Dr. Carrie Phillips' CASE Leadership Elevates UA Little Rock on National Stage * As the CASE District IV Conference convened in Dallas in April, Dr. Carrie Phillips marked the approaching close of her term as district chair, capping four years of growth, stronger connections, and expanded engagement across the region. Phillips, chief marketing and communications officer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will conclu more PR

HAYS, Kansas, May 1 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Fort Hays State University Informatics, TMN students earn national honors Students from the Department of Informatics and Tiger Media Network continue to represent Fort Hays State University well regionally and nationally in prestigious competitions. For the third year in a row, the TMN sports production team won top honors for a live production of a sporting event in the Student Production Awards of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Heartlan more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 30 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * From Military to Masters * Tyneka Howard had a simple reason for joining the Air Force in 2000 at the age of 17. "I wanted to see the world," Howard said. "I wanted the most cost-effective way to do it." Howard, who will earn a master's degree in school administration at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in May, succeeded. She was based in Nebraska, Germany, Arizona, Oklahoma, Washington, D.C., Texas, Korea and Virginia. In addi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Ground Water Protection Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency endorsing the State of Colorado's application for primacy under the UIC Class VI Program. This program governs the regulation of Class VI injection wells used for geologic carbon storage. The GWPC, which represents state UIC regulatory programs nationwide, commended the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) for its authorization under state statute to oversee the UIC Class VI injection wel more ST

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Hern Applauds Passage of Budget Resolution to Fund ICE & CBP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) today voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Resolution, which lays the budget framework for the reconciliation process to fund Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). "For 74 days, Congressional Democrats have held ICE and CBP funding hostage, putting our national security at g more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Hern Backs Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the Farm Bill: "Our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers work incredibly hard, and they deserve certainty as they keep food on our tables and drive our economy. The Farm Bill delivers real wins for the Oklahoma agricultural industry, ensuring they hav more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Pipeline Construction Will Follow Natural Gas Demand Growth * Key Takeaways 1 The United States is adding pipelines and capacity to meet the growing demand for natural gas from LNG, electric generation, and manufacturing. 2 Throughout the United States, new pipeline projects are getting underway, leading to the biggest construction surge in 20 years, with costs estimated at $50 billion. 3 In addition to pipelines for LNG pr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- International Bancshares Corp., Laredo, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency concerning the agency's proposed revisions to its Bank Appeals Process. In its letter, IBC endorsed the American Bankers Association's (ABA) position, emphasizing the importance of restoring confidence in the appeals system to promote supervisory consistency. IBC operates five separately chartered banks with combined assets exceeding $16.5 billion, serving communities across Texas and Oklahom more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and nine co-signers. To: Patrick Fuchs, Chairman, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423; Karen Hedlund, Member, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423 and Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423 - Jan. 20, 2026 As representatives serving, promoting and protecting agriculture, we ask you to carefully evaluate the impact of ad more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Two Bipartisan Bills, Four Federal Judges, U.S. Marshal and U.S. Attorney The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Sheria Akins Clarke, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina, by a vote of 15-7. * Kathleen S. Lane, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana, by a vote of 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $5.4 Million in Grants from Walmart's Acres for America Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of $5.4 million in grants through Walmart's Acres for America program, the nation's leading public-private land conservation partnership. The seven awards announced today will support community-driven projects that permanently protect more than  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond. To: John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate, 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 and Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate, 322 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 - March 16, 2026 We, the undersigned Attorneys General, strongly support the nomination of United States Senator Markwayne Mullin to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and respectfully urge you to c more ST

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Drummond comments on court ruling in Epic Charter Schools case Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised a court ruling that cleared the way for the prosecution of Epic Charter School co-founders Ben Harris and David Chaney to move forward. "This is a decisive ruling, and the defendants should take note: their attempts to escape accountability have failed," Drummond said. "We will not be deterred. The fact more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Drummond requests state audit of Oklahoma Health Care Authority Attorney General Gentner Drummond formally requested that State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd conduct an independent audit of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA). The request reflects mounting provider complaints and OHCA's repeated failure to respond adequately to the AG's formal inquiries about the state's contracted managed care orga more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Oklahoma Legislature Sends Homelessness Accountability Bill to Governor * This week, Oklahoma lawmakers voted to hold local governments accountable when officials allow homelessness to grow unchecked and harm neighborhoods. HB 3985, championed by Representative Trey Caldwell and Senator Majority Leader Julie Daniels, empowers property owners to seek compensation when local governments have a policy, pattern or practice of failing to  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 30 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF scientist to lead world's largest physiology group * Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Sue Bodine, Ph.D., has begun a one-year term as president of the American Physiology Society. She was elected earlier and was installed as the society's 99th president April 26 at its annual conference in Minneapolis. With nearly 10,000 members, the APS is the world's largest association of physiologists. "Physiology is the  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 30 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Pursuing Purpose Through Law: Aaron Gordon's Story * Before entering the legal field, Aaron Gordon built a career in communications, but something was missing. That realization led him to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law, where he discovered his purpose. Now a graduating third-year law student and editor-in-chief of the "North Carolina Central Law Review," Gordon's path to law school was not linear. His interest in  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Gerogia, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, issued the following remarks on April 29, 2026, at the full committee markup of the 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies bill: * * * Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and good morning. Thank you, Ranking Member DeLauro, my counterpart, Dr. Harris, and our respective staffs. Let me thank you all for the hard work and your coo more PR

NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 1 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MAY 1 (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 guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Rogers, Cole at FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) said, "I applaud DEA for taking down multiple cartel leaders, and wit more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, April 30 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Star Wars Day celebrated at Chickasaw Nation Tribal Library May 4 * ADA, Okla. - In a galaxy not so far away, the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Library will host a special movie marathon celebrating Star Wars Day. The library will show episodes IV through VII 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 4. Spend the day with the Resistance and the Empire. The event is open to the public at no charge, with complimentary drinks more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Stringer named top Oklahoma speech coach * Katie Stringer, an instructor in Cameron University's Department of Communication, English and Foreign Languages, has again been named Outstanding Coach of the Year by the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Forensics Association (OIFA). This marks the second consecutive year - and three of the four years that the award has been in existence - that she has received the honor. "This award means more than people could  more PR

SEGUIN, Texas, May 1 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Texas Lutheran University Sumners Scholar Announced: Andie Lozano-Lomeli Awarded $40,000 Scholarship Andie Lozano-Lomeli, a sophomore communication studies and political science double major at Texas Lutheran University was recently awarded a $40,000 scholarship by the Sumners Foundation of Irving, Texas. Scholarships are awarded by the Foundation based on civic engagement, academic excellence, a capacity for leadership, and a desire to further our democracy.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Oklahoma Murder Suspect in Alamosa * Alamosa, CO - A fugitive wanted on a first-degree murder charge was taken into custody Tuesday following a coordinated effort by federal and local law enforcement agencies. Charles Shamblin, 35, was arrested Tuesday by members of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) from the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office and Alamosa more PR

TACOMA, Washington, April 30 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound Student Honored for Civic Leadership and Community Impact * University of Puget Sound student Tdohasan Sunray '27 received a President and Chancellor's Student Civic Leadership Award during an April 17 ceremony at The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field. The award, sponsored by the Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good, recognizes outstanding college student civic leaders from consortium schools. Sunray was joined  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Valadao, Cole at FY27 Legislative Branch Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Legislative Branch Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao (R-CA) said, "I want to take a moment to note a few highlights of this bill, all of which are priorities for Members on bo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bill, was led by House Agriculture Committee Chairma more PR

WINGATE, North Carolina, May 1 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * University honors donors who have recently helped reshape campus In 2024, the bridge connecting the Crowder Welcome Center to the plaza in front of the Stegall Administration Building was deemed unsafe. Since then, many Wingate students and employees have increased their step count by walking around the pond to get to classes, meetings and lunches. Bill Crowder '68 came to the rescue. Crowder, a University trustee and executive vice president of Crowder Co more PR