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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2026-10-19 ( 7 items )  
BYU takes care of Notre Dame in Top 10 Showdown (10)
WACO, Texas, Oct. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * BYU takes care of Notre Dame in Top 10 Showdown * BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier hit Walker Lyons with a six-yard touchdown pass with 1:47 left to go in the game, giving the Cougars a 28-24 lead over Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish drove all the way to the BYU four-yard line with four seconds remaining, but their game-winning touchdown pass missed its mark and BYU held on for the win. The Cougars move up five spots to No. 3 i more PR

Cross-Cutting Issues Group: EPA Faces Calls for Self-Implementing Flexibilities and Streamlined Permitting in Federal CCR Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF THE CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES GROUP ON THE ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON FEDERAL CCR PERMIT PROGRAM; GENERAL PERMIT PROVISIONS Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4159 I. INTRODUCTION The Cross-Cutting Issues Group ("CCIG" or the "Group") respectfully submits these comments in response to EPA's advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPRM") on whether to d more ST

National Cattlemen's Beef Association Urges Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Protect Land Management (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'" 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 20 more ST

NRWA Launches Apprenticeship Employer Incentivization Program (10)
DUNCAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 14 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release: * * * NRWA Launches Apprenticeship Employer Incentivization Progra Investment supports rural utilities participating in registered apprenticeship program Oct 14, 2026 DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA - The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) is excited to launch the NRWA Employer Incentivization Program, which supports workforce development in rural communities through structured apprenticeship training in water and wastewater systems operations. The p more PR

Oklahoma City Museum of Art Announces Interim Leadership (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 12 -- The Oklahoma City Museum of Art issued the following news: * * * OKCMOA Announces Interim Leadership Bryon Chambers and Maury Ford named Co-Interim Directors of Oklahoma City Museum of Art - OKLAHOMA CITY (October 12, 2026) -- The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) today announced its interim leadership. Bryon Chambers, Director of Education & Visitor Experience, and Maury Ford, Director of Collections & Exhibitions, have been named Co-Interim Directors by the Board of Trustees. The two will lead the M more PR

Partners for Rural Transformation: CRA Proposal Risks Undermining Investment in Rural and Tribal Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Partners for Rural Transformation www.pfrt.org October 13, 2026 The Honorable Jonathan V. Gould Comptroller of the Currency Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20219 The Honorable Travis Hill Chairman Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20429 Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations more ST

Robert Flowers Selected to Southwest Association of Bank Counsel's Board of Directors (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Robert Flowers Selected to Southwest Association of Bank Counsel's Board of Directors * Bradley partner Robert Flowers has been selected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors of the Southwest Association of Bank Counsel (SWABC). SWABC is governed by a 15-member board of directors, plus the association's officers and its immediate past president. Officers and directors are elected by SWABC members at the annu more PR