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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Friday September 26, 2025 ( 8 items )  

MAE research takes brain scan research to the next dimension
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 25 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * MAE research takes brain scan research to the next dimension * Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology researchers are using transformative research to take neuroscience to the next dimension. This reflects CEAT's commitment to Oklahoma State University's land-grant mission by utilizi  more

Mullin Welcomes Oklahoma State Legislators to The White House, Secures Visit with VP
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin Welcomes Oklahoma State Legislators to The White House, Secures Visit with VP * Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) welcomed 83 members of the Oklahoma State Legislature to Washington, D.C. and spoke to them at the White House State Leadership Conference. The Senator worked alongside President Trump and his White House team to orchestrate a day of meanin  more

Oklahoma State University Raises Concerns Over Proposed DHS Admissions Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Oklahoma State University (OSU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing serious concerns regarding a proposed rule that would modify the admissions framework for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The proposed regulation, outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), aims to establish a fixed period of admission and an extension of stay proc  more

OMRF discovery could prevent two types of blindness
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 25 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF discovery could prevent two types of blindness * A discovery from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation could prevent vision loss in babies born prematurely and in people with diabetes. The new findings by Courtney Griffin, Ph.D., and Eric Ma, Ph.D., hold the potential for developing drugs to prevent or treat diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), both   more

OSU Department of Agricultural Economics sets agenda for 2025 Rural Economic Outlook Conference
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 24 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Department of Agricultural Economics sets agenda for 2025 Rural Economic Outlook Conference * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Communications & Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics will host its annual Rural Economic Outlook Conference Oct. 8 in Stillwater at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center on OSU's campu  more

Peacemaking Court brings traditional principles into Chickasaw Nation District Court
ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 24 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Peacemaking Court brings traditional principles into Chickasaw Nation District Court * The Chickasaw Nation Peacemaking Court brings Chickasaw traditions, values and customs into modern courtrooms. Resolving disputes for more than 20 years, the Peacemaking Court is a division within the Chickasaw Nation District Court. Peacemaking Court is typically a less e  more

Supt. Walters resignation a victory for Oklahoma's families and public education
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 25 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Supt. Walters resignation a victory for Oklahoma's families and public education * The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling the resignation of Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters a major win for the Constitution and for the state's students. FFRF has been demanding for two years that he step down -- and was the first organization t  more

University of Oklahoma Hosts Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Management Symposium Featuring Industry and Academic Experts
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * University of Oklahoma Hosts Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Management Symposium Featuring Industry and Academic Experts By Kat Gebauer, kathryngebauer@ou.edu The University of Oklahoma hosted "The Nexus of Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Management" on Wednesday, Sept. 24, as part of the OU Energy Speakers Series. The comprehensive symposium featured prominent industry executives and leading researc  more