OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, urges Oklahoma medical providers to take advantage of an upcoming event to help people who have questions about the state's transition to SoonerSelect Medicaid coverage. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is holding in-person office hours in Oklahoma City on Friday, July 12 to assist Oklahomans who need help due to the agency's transition to a managed care model, which  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 28 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release: Reps. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, and John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, recently honored former Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Charlie Hanger with a replica of a sign designating mile marker 202 in Noble County as the "Trooper Charlie Hanger Honorary Mile." This designation marks the location where Hanger apprehended Timothy McVeigh, Oklahoma's most notorious terrorist. "It was an honor to commemorate Trooper Hanger an  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, June 28 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University's Office of Student Support Services (SSS) will hold three informational sessions in July aimed at first-generation college students, students who meet federal guidelines for economic need, and those who have a documented learning or physical disability. The sessions will introduce current and incoming CU students to the services offered by SSS and will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, July 23, fro  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, June 29 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024, by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.: * * * Osiyo, The Cherokee Nation strives to be a great place to work, because we want the best and brightest to serve our community. In recent years, Cherokee Nation has made substantial investments in improving our work environment. Today, the Cherokee Nation government employs more 5,300 workers and Cherokee   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: On Friday, Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, commended State Superintendent Ryan Walters' decision to incorporate the Bible into Oklahoma public school curriculum. "The Bible's status as the most important book ever written is not in dispute. Including it in public school curriculum is not a scandal: excluding it is. It is difficult, if not impossible, to provide students a proper under  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 28 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on June 27, 2024: Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced Sarah L. Bridge as district judge for District 23. "Sarah is committed to the pursuit of justice and has committed her career to advocating for the children and families of Oklahoma," said Governor Stitt. "With her high moral character and integrity, I'm confident Sarah will be an excellent steward of justice and I look forward to having her on the  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Dr. Marge Kingsley has been named as Cameron University's Vice President for Academic Affairs. Her appointment was approved last week by the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents. A member of the Cameron faculty since 1994, Kingsley has served as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs since January 2024. A former academic department chair, she was previously  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news on June 28, 2024: At their meeting yesterday, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education elected former State Representative Dennis Casey of Morrison as chair of the board; attorney Courtney Warmington of Edmond, vice chair; retired Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven W. Taylor of McAlester, secretary; and telecommunications chief executive officer Dustin Hilliary, assistant se  more

ALVA, Oklahoma, June 25 (TNSres) -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: The expertise of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Social Sciences reaches farther than the campus in northwest Oklahoma. Dr. Roger Hardaway, professor of history, contributed his knowledge to articles in The Denver Post and the New York based business journal Fast Company. Hardaway started teaching at Northwestern in 1990, the university's current longest-servi  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following remarks on June 28, 2024: * * * Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks after a federal judge today approved a preliminary injunction halting Oklahoma's new immigration reform law, House Bill 4156. "While today's court ruling is disappointing, I will not stop fighting for Oklahoma and our right to protect our borders. "The Biden Administration's complete failure to enforc  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement celebrating NorSun's decision to invest in Oklahoma. "Oklahoma is the most business friendly state in the nation, and companies from around the world are taking notice," said Gov. Stitt. "I'm thrilled that Oklahomans will benefit from hundreds of new jobs in the Tulsa area and a $620 million capital investment. Our busin  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 28 -- The Oklahoma State Senate posted the following statement on June 27, 2024, from State Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman: * * * Sen. Mary Boren issued a statement Thursday after being denied access to an executive session by the State Board of Education - a meeting Boren said she had legal authority to attend. "I am disappointed, but not surprised, that the State Board of Education conveniently interpreted the Open Meetings Act to exclude me in my official capacity   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 28 -- The Oklahoma State Senate posted the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Sen. Carri Hicks issued the following statement Thursday after State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a new mandate for public schools to incorporate the Bible in all classrooms as an instructional support for curriculum in grades five through 12. "I, like most Oklahomans, want the best educational opportunities for my children. And yet, Oklahoma still cannot attract and k  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: After a national search, OSU Center for Health Sciences has named Dr. Sara Coffey the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In this role, she will lead the psychiatry education strategy at the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine including OSU Medicine's Behavioral Medicine clinic, and serve as the institution's key liaison to local, state and national mental health  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: After a national search, OSU Center for Health Sciences has named Dr. Sara Coffey the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In this role, she will lead the psychiatry education strategy at the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine including OSU Medicine's Behavioral Medicine clinic, and serve as the institution's key liaison to local, sta  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The summer season is full of fun with outdoor activities such as swimming, riding bikes and catching fireflies. It is also a time for picnics and cookouts, and safety must be paramount to avoid any health risks. Christi Evans, Oklahoma State University Extension assistant food safety specialist, said keeping cold foods cold during transport to the picnic or cookout site is vital. Also, prepare before leaving   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City today announced the approved list of interim studies that will be discussed during the legislative interim. In total, 39 interim study requests were approved and have been assigned to a committee. It is at the discretion of each individual committee chair as to whether a study will be scheduled. All interim studies must be concluded by No  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, was named the Oklahoma State Trooper Association's Senator of the Year on Thursday for introducing legislation to help the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and continuously supporting pro-law enforcement policies. "When our state troopers are driving hundreds of miles and risking their lives every day to keep Oklahomans safe, they need to know someone is looki  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 28 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. Kristen Thompson was named Legislator of the Year by The State Chamber in recognition of her pro-business policies and economic development initiatives. Thompson, R-Edmond, authored legislation during the 2024 session to restructure the state's Department of Commerce to recruit new businesses to Oklahoma, while promoting growth among existing companies. "It has been a pleasure to collaborate w  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 29 (TNSres) -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: Cherokee Nation and The University of Tulsa announce the launch of the second cohort of the TU Cherokee Women's AcceleratHER Fellowship, empowered by the ayana Foundation. Designed to empower and accelerate the growth of venture-scalable businesses led by Cherokee women, the initiative is a transformative, 12-week hybrid program tailored to address the unique chall  more