TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, June 1 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced the tribe's "Keep it Traditional" campaign as part of the tribe's anti-smoking, and anti-vaping Public Health and Wellness initiatives. Chief Hoskin also signed a proclamation declaring May 31 as "World No Tobacco Day" in the Cherokee Nation joining a national effort. "We are continuously promoting all-around w  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, June 1 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following statement on May 31, 2024, by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.: * * * Osiyo, On May 31, World No Tobacco Day, Cherokee Nation unveiled our latest initiative in the ongoing fight against tobacco use among tribal citizens. Cherokee people have always looked out for each other's well-being, and this new traditional and social media campaign continues that commitment. The "Keep   more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, June 1 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed legislation Thursday redistricting the tribe's legislative council district map based on major population changes over the past decade. The Council of the Cherokee Nation spent months examining the possible redrawing of the tribe's 15 on-reservation council districts based on population changes since the last redist  more

DURANT, Oklahoma, June 1 -- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma issued the following news on May 31, 2024: On June 2, 1924, the United States passed the Indian Citizenship Act (ICA). This historic milestone granted dual citizenship to members of federally recognized tribal nations and paved the way for additional protections for Native Americans across the country. While the significance of the ICA is profound, some tribes including the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma had already gained citizenship befo  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 1 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on May 31, 2024: Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, on Friday commented on legislation that would reestablish the Oklahoma-Israel Exchange Commission that has been sent to the governor. McBride is the House author of Senate Bill 729, which passed the Senate on Thursday with House amendments. "Israel is one of the United States' best allies, and Oklahoma has had a longstanding relationship with the Israeli people.  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 1 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news on May 31, 2024: Tulsa native Ken Levit was sworn in as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education during today's meeting by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger. His appointment by Gov. Kevin Stitt was recently confirmed by both the Senate Education Committee and the full Senate. "We welcome Ken Levit to the State Regents," said chair Jack Sherry. "Regent Levit's l  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 1 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Recently, Senate Bill 426 successfully passed through the Senate and House. The bill, authored by Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, aims to safeguard the liberties and rights of Oklahomans by prohibiting the state from enforcing any mandates or recommendations issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), or the World Economic Forum (WEF). SB 426 ensures that the State of Oklah  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 1 -- Oklahoma State University-Tulsa issued the following news: Dr. Michael Thayer, director of the Professional Science Master's in Environmental Management program at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, has been appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt to serve as a member on the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Advisory Council. The duties of Thayer's position, confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate this week, involve reviewing air quality issues affecting   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: University of Oklahoma assistant professor Yuanning Feng, Ph.D. authored an article published in a special edition of Trends in Chemistry, "From mentee to mentor: advice for new principal investigators." In the article, Feng describes lessons he has learned as a new mentor in his field and from his time as a mentee while pursuing his doctoral degree and working as a postdoctoral fellow. The artic  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 1 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: The Tulsa Day Center broke ground on May 31, 2024, on a new animal shelter that will accommodate up to 10 animals, allowing their owners to access the day and night shelter at the Day Center. Currently, those experiencing homelessness with animals must either bring their pet in a carrier or remain with them outside. The new animal shelter at the Day Center will have room for five large animals and five small animals, most   more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, June 1 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Dr. Reem Atawia from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy has recently been awarded the prestigious Early Career Educator Award during the 2024 American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) meeting. This award recognizes Atawia's significant contributions to pharmacology education and her innovative approaches in the field. The ASPET is a scientific organization with 4,0  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 1 (TNSres) -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: Tulsa utility customers will be receiving their annual water quality report with their utility bills in June. The water quality report also is posted online. The report can be read online in many languages; website visitors can click the "Select Language" drop-down menu and choose a language. The 2024 Water Quality Report shows that the City's water system continues to deliver high quality, good-tasting water tha  more