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News Tipoffs - Oklahoma Editors Newsletter for 2026-08-20 ( 10 items )  
Ark. A.G. Griffin, 34 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 4, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Tom Cole House Committee on Appropriations U.S. Capitol Building, H-307 Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Susan Collins Senate Co more PR

Chickasaw Institute of Technology provides more than 65 graduates with rewarding careers in 2026 (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 18 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Institute of Technology provides more than 65 graduates with rewarding careers in 2026 * The 2026 class of the Chickasaw Institute of Technology (CIT) took to the stage May 19 at the historic McSwain Theatre, Ada, Oklahoma, to receive trade certificates in various in-demand professions. Family and friends overflowed into the theater's balcony seating as each Chickasaw student was recognized for ear more PR

Lost 'mega-escarpment' across ancient USA may explain Grand Canyon's missing billion years (10)
SOUTHAMPTON, England, Aug. 19 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Lost 'mega-escarpment' across ancient USA may explain Grand Canyon's missing billion years * Scientists have found evidence that a colossal cliff stretching thousands of kilometres across ancient North America may have exposed the heart of the Grand Canyon nearly a billion years before it was carved by the Colorado River. The study, led by the University of Southampton in the UK, proposes that a vast "great escarpment" of steep rocky cliffs for more PR

OKC Zoo Welcomes Two Critically Endangered Western Lowland Gorillas to Its Animal Family (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden issued the following news release: * * * OKC ZOO WELCOMES TWO CRITICALLY ENDANGERED WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLAS TO ITS ANIMAL FAMILY The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden invites fans to visit its newest animal family members, Western lowland gorillas, Kashata (33) and her daughter, Grace (7). The mother-daughter duo joined the Oklahoma City Zoo's gorilla family troop and can be seen exploring their habitat at Great EscApe. Kashata and Grace arrived earlier thi more PR

OU Students Design Solar Energy Plan for Sulphur Veterans Home (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Students Design Solar Energy Plan for Sulphur Veterans Home * NORMAN, OKLA. - Three University of Oklahoma students took a class assignment beyond the classroom, developing a large-scale solar energy plan that could help reduce electricity costs at the Sulphur Veterans Home. Nicolas Skuja, Zachary Bell and Wolfgang Yarbrough, students in OU's Sustainable Energy Systems program, evaluated the technical and economic feasibility of adding solar power a more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Commends Federal Court Denial Of Appeal to Deport Members of Violent Venezuelan Gang (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 19 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Commends Federal Court Denial Of Appeal to Deport Members of Violent Venezuelan Gang South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for its decision to dismiss an appeal brought by suspected members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, who were trying to avoid removal from the United States by the Trump administration. "We must ensure that violent of more PR

Sonal Gandhi Joins Dana-Farber as Senior Vice President for Campus Operations and Infrastructure (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Sonal Gandhi Joins Dana-Farber as Senior Vice President for Campus Operations and Infrastructure * Dana-Farber Cancer Institute announced today that Sonal Gandhi has been hired as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Campus Operations and Infrastructure, effective August 31. In this role, Gandhi will be responsible for a broad portfolio which includes strategic oversight and excellence of facilities operations, capit more PR

SWOSU Education Administration Program Recognized in National Online Ranking (10)
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 19 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * SWOSU Education Administration Program Recognized in National Online Ranking * Southwestern Oklahoma State University's Master of Education in Education Administration program has been named to OnlineMasters.com's 2026 list of the Best 50 Master's in Education Administration Programs. SWOSU's nationally accredited, 33-hour program prepares educators for leadership positions at the building and district levels, including roles a more PR

Tinker and the Primes bring Air Force, industry together to sustain 'arsenal of freedom' (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Tinker and the Primes bring Air Force, industry together to sustain 'arsenal of freedom' * Legacy and next-gen sustainment needs were key discussion topics at the 21st annual Tinker and the Primes Conference held in Midwest City Aug. 4-6. The conference, hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, allows government and industry leaders to come together to discuss current and future needs and how together they can sust more PR

WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly * A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate 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 by Google's actions. About $ more PR