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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Thursday November 20, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Americans United Launches Investigation Into Proposed Jewish Public Charter School in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Americans United launches investigation into proposed Jewish public charter school in Oklahoma Americans United for Separation of Church and State today requested records from the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board as part of an investigation into a proposed Jewish public charter school. According to published reports, Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School wants to opera  more

National Park Service: Historic Properties in 5 States Considered for National Register
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has announced that a collection of historical properties from Iowa, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas is under consideration for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The nominations, submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, include a variety of buildings, districts, and sites recognized for their historical or architectural importance. The National Park Service is eva  more

November Federal Grand Jury 2025-B Indictments Announced
TULSA, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma posted the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * November Federal Grand Jury 2025-B Indictments Announced United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the November Federal Grand Jury 2025-B Indictments. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method  more

OMRF Board greets four new members, honors another
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF Board greets four new members, honors another * At its biannual meeting Wednesday, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation's Board of Directors welcomed four new members and honored another. Joining the Board are: * Anne Greenwood of Stillwater * Gay Kirby of Nichols Hills * LaRue Stoller of Nichols Hills * Craig Willis of Colorado Springs, Colorado After ending  more

OSU earns two rankings for sustainability
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU earns two rankings for sustainability * Media Contact: Page Mindedahl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | page.mindedahl@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University has earned a STARS Silver Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education in recognition of the university's progress and commitment to sustainability as well as a place on the Princeton Revie  more

Senate Approves Bill to Release the Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Approves Bill to Release the Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. - This morning, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to pass the House bill requiring the Department of Justice to release all documents and records relating to Jeffrey Epstein. As soon as the Senate receives the Epstein files bill from the U.S. House   more

The Great American Smokeout Sparks Call for Investment in Tobacco-Free Futures
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * The Great American Smokeout Sparks Call for Investment in Tobacco-Free Futures * Oklahoma city, ok - November 20, 2025 - Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 49th annual Great American Smokeout, taking place on Thursday, November 20th, by calling on Oklahoma lawmakers to protect the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Tru  more