TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Feb. 20 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced the tribe is seeking changes to the federal Major Crimes Act, affording Cherokee citizens of Freedmen descent equal rights in the federal justice system. The Major Crimes Act is the federal law that governs criminal jurisdiction of tribal citizens on tribal reservations. But the law, passed in 1885, has been int  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on Feb. 16, 2024, entitled "National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions." The notice was issued by Sherry A. Frear, Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmarks Program. COMMENT DEADLINE: March 4, 2024 * * * SUMMARY: The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on th  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute has made the first of several faculty hires. These faculty members add expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software development and integration in preparation for the OU Polytechnic Institute's first classes, which will begin in August 2024. The OU Polytechnic Institute will serve as a workforce solution for Tulsa and northeastern Okla  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that non-profit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for funding of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. The application period begins today and continues through March 21, 2024. Up to six grantees will be awarded $300,000 in total fundi  more