WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies." The notice was issued by Michele Taylor Fennell, Deputy Associate Secretary of the Board. * * * The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture issued the following news: The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is launching a multi-city film screening tour of the documentary film, gOD-Talk: Reimagining Faith in the 21st Century, including panel discussions exploring how and why African American millennials are creating new ways to engage with religion and spirituality. Originally premiering in Octo  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 17 -- The Oklahoma Policy Institute, a policy think-tank, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: * * * On Tuesday, the governor issued a call for a special session on Jan. 29, asking lawmakers to pass a .25-percent cut to the state's personal income tax. Statement from the Oklahoma Policy Institute: Instead of grandstanding with yet another special session call, the governor could ask lawmakers to deliver targeted relief to everyday Oklahomans who need it  more