WASHINGTON, June 25 -- AARP issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * AARP Doubles Investment, Commits Record $8.3 Million to Strengthen Communities Nationwide As the nation's population ages and communities face growing demand for more connected, and accessible neighborhoods, AARP today announced its largest-ever investment in the Community Challenge grant program, a record $8.3 million to support 750 quick-action projects that will help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Marking the program's 10th anniver more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans Overwhelmingly Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act to End Government Shutdowns, New Poll of Registered Voters Finds * Congress should also have to remain in Washington until the budget is finished, according to survey. WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new YouGov poll, commissioned by Americans for Prosperity, finds that an overwhelming majority of Americans across party lines (80%) believe the Prevent Government more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, June 23 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Armor Elite: Chickasaw-led youth basketball team joins Nike program * When Ellis Knight and his friend, Vic Saunders, founded and started coaching Armor Elite in 2021, they had no way of knowing that within five years they would join a prestigious Nike powered program. The girls on Armor Elite, now in seventh grade, have been working and training together since they were in second grade. They are a team, b more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up - ASAM Weekly for June 23, 2026: * * * This Week in the ASAM Weekly Stigma, Pity, and the Limits of Empathy By Jessica Gregg, MD, PhD, FASAM Contributing Editor A few months ago, I was invited to speak to a group of medical providers in Oklahoma about best practices for the medical management of substance use disorders. My colleague, O'Nesha Cochran, a peer mentor, was also invited to present. Her talk was  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with over $6.5 billion in intended losses. Working along more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes to Expand Affordability in Our Nation's Housing Market * : June 23, 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 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act (link is external) : "Thanks to Bidenflation and far-Left overspending, housing costs in this country have soared over the years. At the same time, unnecess more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Committee Approves FY27 Defense Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27. Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) said, "The passage of our annual defense appropriations bill fulfills our commitment to keep America safe and ensure more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Menendez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Xenophobic Barriers to Healthcare, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs for Lawful Immigrants * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led 99 lawmakers today in introducing the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration (LIFT the BAR) Act, which would remove unnecessary barriers and restore eligibility to federal public benef more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree with Kansas to Enjoin the State from Enforcing its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens Today, the United States filed a complaint against Kansas and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Kansas laws that provide in-state tuition for illegal aliens. The proposed consent decree, which must s more PR

ALVA, Oklahoma, June 25 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern's Oswald Receives Statewide Education Leadership Award Dr. Jen Oswald, chair of the Division of Education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has received the Jane M. Morse Leadership Award from the Oklahoma Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE). The honor was announced during OACTE's state meeting on June 5, where Oswald also was installed as OACTE president for the 2026-2027 term. The Jane M. Mors more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 25 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Drummond files new lawsuit against State Farm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed a new lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging the insurer engaged in a coordinated scheme to wrongfully deny or underpay legitimate hail and wind damage claims submitted by Oklahoma homeowners. The new lawsuit follows yesterday's Oklahoma Supreme Court decision, which determined that the State' more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25 -- Operation Homefront issued the following news release: * * * Operation Homefront(R) Welcomes New Chief Impact Officer National military nonprofit Operation Homefront(R) has named Meredith Lozar as its Chief Impact Officer. In this capacity, Lozar will lead the organization's impact strategy, aligning programs, partnerships, measurement, and service delivery to strengthen outcomes for military and veteran families and ensure Operation Homefront continues delivering measurable, mission-driven results. "Militar more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, June 23 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Sensory Safe Zone provides welcoming space for all * Lazer Zone Family Fun Center in Ada, Oklahoma, can be an exciting experience for children, teens and adults. However, for individuals with sensory processing differences, it can be both overwhelming and overstimulating. This is why, after attending training about variations in brain functioning, the team at Lazer Zone decided to implement a new feature - more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 24 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * STRETCHED introduces high school students to in-demand health care careers, academic pathways * The latest statistics from the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis project massive personnel shortages by 2038 in medicine and nursing as well as allied health fields, such as dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry and psychology. In order to meet this demand and facilitate entry to these and other health professions, STRETCHED was launched at more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, June 24 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground tests CROWS integration into M109A7 Paladin * When it comes to impact on Soldier safety and combat effectiveness, the Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) has been one of the more significant systems in the Department of War. The system allows gunners to operate a variety of mounted weapons from inside an armored vehicle, shielding them from small arms fire and improvised explos more PR

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, June 24 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * USAO Developing Innovative 90-Hour Bachelor's Degree * The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is developing an accelerated 90-hour Bachelor of Applied Science in Management, that could allow students to earn a degree faster and at a lower cost while preparing for high-demand careers across Oklahoma. Recent updates to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's academic policy allow institutional proposals for bache more PR

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, June 24 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * USAO to Launch "A Walk Through History' for America's 250th Birthday * The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma is set to transform its historic campus into an immersive public history experience as part of Chickasha's Festival of Freedom and the nationwide America250 celebration. The initiative, titled A Walk Through History, will blend large-scale Americana visuals and historical storytelling to honor the women, educators, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Western Caucus Members Applaud Funding to Restore Local Government Revenues * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the Department of the Interior announced that it would be disbursing $733 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program funding for 2026 to 1,900 State and local governments across the nation. The Congressional Western Caucus strongly supports this program, and several Members released supportive statements which you can read  more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, June 23 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Where luxury and nature combine * South-central Oklahoma is home to a premier getaway: the Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center. Touting itself as a place "where luxury and nature combine," the center is a destination for people looking to unwind and relax in a room with modern conveniences moments away from some of the best outdoor experiences Oklahoma has to offer. In addition to the large, comfortable  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The White House sent to the Senate on June 23, 2026, the nominations of six individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2028. Michael Chamberlain, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Government Ethics for a term of five years. Walter Darr, of Texas, to be Federal Mediation and Conciliation Director. James Gadwood, of Maryland, to be Chief Counsel for the  more PR