WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM seeks initial input for November 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas * SANTA FE, N.M.- The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 53 oil and gas parcels totaling 13,453 acres that may be included in a November 2026 lease sale in Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The scoping period ends June 22, 2026. Leasing is more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Conducts Hearing with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AK-03) led a House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agents Subcommittee budget hearing, where they collected testimony from Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 32 States And D.C. Between April 2025 And April 2026; 32 States Add Construction Jobs From March To April Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Lag; Florida and New Mexico Lead in Monthly Gains, While New Jersey and Maine Have the Biggest and Steepest Losses Construction employment rose in 32 states  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Interior Probate Surge Returns $28 Million to Native Families * The Department of the Interior today announced that $28 million has been distributed to tribal beneficiaries following the completion of a set of probate cases through the Office of Hearings and Appeals after a probate surge event held by the Indian Affairs Probate Strike Team at Fort Berthold Agency in North Dakota. This action reflects the Department's continue more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 22 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Requests Special Audit Concerning DEI Spending and Rapid Agency Growth Today, Governor Kevin Stitt sent a letter to the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd requesting a special audit of the Office of the Attorney General. Citing concerns about a 205% increase in the Attorney General's office budget between FY23 and FY26 and a massive increase in headcount, Governor Stitt felt it necessary to call for an audit on behalf more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera Appoints Deni E. Eiring to the 16th Judicial District Court * DENVER - Today, pursuant to her authority as acting Governor under the Colorado Constitution, Article IV, SS 13, Lt. Governor Primavera appointed Deni E. Eiring to the 16th Judicial District Court. This judgeship was created by the retirement of the Honorable Mark A. MacDonnell. The vacancy is effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Eiring is a Cheyenne Co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi's Rhoshunda Kelly Elected CSBS Chair The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the election of Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance Commissioner Rhoshunda G. Kelly to serve as the new chair of the CSBS Board of Directors. The election took place during the CSBS annual meeting, where new officers for 2026-27 were also installed. Chair Kelly presented her annual committee chair appointmen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Lankford's Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Gains Broad Support from Federal Workers' Groups * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) recently introduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, legislation supported by a broad coalition of federal workers' groups and policy advocates that would take government shutdowns off the table and require Congress to remain in Washington un more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, May 21 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Woven with resilience: Mahota Textiles thrives after tornado * SULPHUR, Okla. -The Chickasaw traits of perseverance and determination were needed to get Mahota Textiles back in business after its flagship showroom was damaged beyond repair during an April 27, 2024, EF3 tornado. The staff at Mahota Textiles -the first business of its kind envisioned and owned by a First American tribe -have worked tirelessly more PR