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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2026-09-15 ( 24 items )  
'This is home': Spears Business interim dean Edwards energized to lead at OSU (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 14 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * 'This is home': Spears Business interim dean Edwards energized to lead at OSU * Summary * Dr. Bryan Edwards is the new interim dean of the Spears School of Business after 17 years on faculty. He had been serving as head of OSU's Department of Management. * With a Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology from Texas A&M University, Edwards understands how to manage and motivate groups. * Coming to OSU from Auburn U more PR

49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chang more ST

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful more PR

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible children of U.S. employees, reinforcing the firm's l more PR

Army Doc, Combat Veteran, speaks at Ramstein Air Base 9/11 Memorial (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army Doc, Combat Veteran, speaks at Ramstein Air Base 9/11 Memorial * RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Christian Labra served as the guest speaker at the Ramstein Air Base 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2026. Addressing a crowd of more than 500 service members, civilians, and US and German first responders, Labra reflected on his motivation to serve and honored the sacrifices made during and after the 2001 attacks. Labra, an upstate more PR

DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBA Office of Inspector General, a more PR

Emporia State Beats Second Straight Ranked Opponent (10)
WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Emporia State Beats Second Straight Ranked Opponent * Down 20-17 at halftime against then-No. 20 Michigan Tech, the Emporia State defense pitched a shutout in the second half allowing the Hornets to register their second straight victory over a ranked opponent, 34-20. Emporia State is now 3-0 on the season and moved up to No. 17 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron. The loss dropped Mic more PR

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 states running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, At more PR

Judicial Watch Sues ATF for Records on Confidential Source Linked to Oklahoma City Bombing Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * September 14, 2026 Judicial Watch Sues ATF for Records on Confidential Source Linked to Oklahoma City Bombing Investigation (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for records about former ATF confidential human source Carol Elizabeth Howe, also known as Sarah Collins, whose activities as an ATF confidential source and subsequ more PR

Medical students build clinical confidence in Costa Rica (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 14 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Medical students build clinical confidence in Costa Rica * The Global Health Minor at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is helping students gain a broader understanding of global health systems. A key component of the Global Health Minor's curriculum is an international trip, where medical students practice their physical exam and diagnostic skills under licensed healthcare professionals in underserved  more PR

Museum International Webinar: Provenance Research (10)
PARIS, France, Sept. 15 -- The International Council of Museums issued the following news: * * * September 14, 2026 Museum International Webinar: Provenance Research The two latest issues of Museum International, ICOM's academic journal, were dedicated to provenance research. To further discuss this topic and share best practices, ICOM is organising a webinar on 7 October 2026. The webinar will bring together the editors and several authors of the two issues to discuss provenance research across different types of collections. Speakers wil more PR

National Safety Council Launches NSC SafetyAtlas (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * National Safety Council Launches NSC SafetyAtlas * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, today announced the launch of NSC SafetyAtlas(tm), a platform that integrates safety training, credentials, resources and services from NSC, participating NSC Chapters and nonprofit and industry partners in a singular online destination. In the current safety landscape, organizations of more PR

Natural Gas Utility Urges DOE to Demonstrate Market Failure and Account for Full Fuel Cycle Costs in Appliance Efficiency Rulemakings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 15 East Fifth Street Tulsa, OK 74103 918-947-7000 onegas.com September 8th, 2026 Appliance and Equipment Standards Program U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, CM-5B 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585 Submitted via email: ASmethodreview2022OT0004@ee.doe.gov Re: ONE Gas Inc.'s Comments on Energy Conservation Program: Review of DOE's Ana more ST

NUT Podcast Episode 291: Congressional Pensions: YOU Pay the Bill! (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * NUT Podcast Episode 291: Congressional Pensions: YOU Pay the Bill! * Philip Blumel: Okay, so let's talk Congressional pensions. To set the stage, we'll start with a couple of stories brought to our attention by Kim Strassel at the Wall Street Journal in May. First, former California representative and term limits foe Eric Swalwell resigned last April under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations. Now, whether he is convicted of anything  more PR

OBU Welcomes Peercy and Blackaby to the Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education (10)
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news: * * * September 14, 2026 OBU welcomes Peercy and Blackaby to the Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education The Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education at Oklahoma Baptist University has announced the addition of two new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. Kathleen Peercy has been named assistant professor of teacher education and online teacher education student success coordinator. Dana Blackaby has been named assistant professor of teache more PR

Okla. A.G. Drummond: Guthrie Human Trafficking Operation Results in Arrests, Victim Recovery (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Guthrie human trafficking operation results in arrests, victim recovery OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 14, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Human Trafficking Response Unit, in conjunction with several law enforcement partners and Skull Games Solutions, arrested five individuals and recovered 15 potential victims during a trafficking bust last week at a Guthrie hotel. The Guthrie Police Department arrested Carlos Rubio D more PR

Predicting Sea Breezes With Drones: Embry Riddle, Collaborators Map Coastal Weather Phenomenon (10)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Predicting Sea Breezes With Drones: Embry Riddle, Collaborators Map Coastal Weather Phenomenon Author Seth Robbins Date September 14, 2026 For four days, drones crisscrossed land and ocean north of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach Campus, collecting data on sea breezes. Sea breezes are a weather phenomenon familiar to Floridians. They occur when land warms up faster than the ocean's surface. As the hot air over the more PR

Redner strengthens higher education through 16 years of national service (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * Redner strengthens higher education through 16 years of national service * For 16 years, University of Tulsa Professor of Mathematics Richard Redner has helped colleges and universities across the country regarding accreditation, academic programs and institutional quality. The Higher Learning Commission has called on him 82 times, and Redner has said yes 79. That record of service has earned him HLC's 2026 Clutc more PR

Rep. Smith: Family-Owned Small Business in Oklahoma is Expanding, Revitalizing Historic Community Thanks to Working Families Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Family-Owned Small Business in Oklahoma is Expanding, Revitalizing Historic Community Thanks to Working Families Tax Cuts September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Working Families Tax Cuts are giving small business owners the certainty to invest, expand, and create jobs. For Oklahoma small business owner Tina Patel, that's meant growing a family hotel business into a f more PR

Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Sept. 17 Nomination Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * Anna St. John, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit * Gregory Carl Cook, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama * D. Adam Candeub, to be an Assistant Attorney General * John Peter Cronan, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission * Jason Manion, to be a Member of the United States  more PR

Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the FCC to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provide more PR

Smith Brings Online Learning Expertise to New OSUIT Leadership Role (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Smith brings online learning expertise to new OSUIT leadership role Monday, September 14, 2026 Christala Smith, an experienced educator who was hired in July to serve as OSU Institute of Technology's Assistant Vice President of Instruction, Accreditation and Student Success, is working to help the OSUIT community achieve new levels of success. Smith's career includes extensive work to advance online and distance education across Oklahoma. She most  more PR

Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require v more PR

University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons weekly rewind (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 14 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL Tritons weekly rewind * Volleyball The University of Missouri-St. Louis volleyball rebounded from a winless weekend in Tampa by going 3-0 in the Ichabod Classic, including a come-from-behind, five-set victory over tournament host and fourth-ranked Washburn in Topeka, Kansas. Maggie Johnson had a career-high 25 kills, Alayna Santel added 16, and the Tritons held the Ichabods to 27 kills in the final three sets to pull out a 17 more PR