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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Wednesday December 03, 2025 ( 12 items )  

ICYMI: Senator Mullin Slams Democrats for Sowing Discord, Applauds Trump Administration for Restoring Safety
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Mullin Slams Democrats for Sowing Discord, Applauds Trump Administration for Restoring Safety * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), joined Fox News' "America's Newsroom" with Bill Hemmer. Senator Mullin reacted to Senator Kelly's recent comments and apparent attempts to sow discord amongst service members. Highlights below. The full interview can be f  more

Impact of Project ECHO at OSU-CHS felt statewide
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Impact of Project ECHO at OSU-CHS felt statewide * Media Contact: Sara Plummer | Senior Communications Coordinator | 918-561-1282 | sara.plummer@okstate.edu Project ECHO Extension for Community Health care Outcomes at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is a collaborative model of medical education and care guidance that empowers clinicians in rural and underserved communities to pro  more

Impact of Project ECHO at OSU-CHS Felt Statewide
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Impact of Project ECHO at OSU-CHS felt statewide Project ECHO -- Extension for Community Health care Outcomes -- at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is a collaborative model of medical education and care guidance that empowers clinicians in rural and underserved communities to provide specialty care to more people where they live. Utilizing a digital platf  more

New virtual wellness platform eliminates barriers to care for students
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * New virtual wellness platform eliminates barriers to care for students * Media Contact: Kayley Spielbusch | Digital Communications Specialist | 918-561-5759 | kspielb@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences' Department of Wellness is eliminating barriers to care that students may face with TimelyCare. TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available to a  more

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences: Virtual Wellness Platform Eliminates Barriers to Care for Students
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * New virtual wellness platform eliminates barriers to care for students The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences' Department of Wellness is eliminating barriers to care that students may face with TimelyCare. TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available to all OSU-CHS students. Accessible 24 hours a day via phone, TimelyCare provides studen  more

OSU Medical Center Receives Historic $30M TSET Legacy Grant
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * OSU Medical Center receives historic $30M TSET Legacy Grant The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust has named Oklahoma State University Medical Center a recipient of the TSET Legacy Grant, providing $30 million in grant funding to support the hospital's ongoing expansion project. "This support from TSET will enhance our ability to deliver first-rate care, improve patient exper  more

OSU-OKC fills gap as need for addictions counselors grows ever higher
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU-OKC fills gap as need for addictions counselors grows ever higher * In the post-pandemic era, there continues to be an increased need for mental health counseling. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts strong growth in that field through 2032. "Since COVID, there has been an increased need and recognition of the value of addiction and overall mental health counseling," said Dr. Joey Fronheiser,  more

OSU-OKC Fills Gap as Need for Addictions Counselors Grows Ever Higher
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City issued the following news: * * * OSU-OKC fills gap as need for addictions counselors grows ever higher In the post-pandemic era, there continues to be an increased need for mental health counseling. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts strong growth in that field through 2032. "Since COVID, there has been an increased need and recognition of the value of addiction and overall mental health counseling," said Dr. J  more

RELEASE: President Trump Signs Mullin Bill Into Law, Strengthens the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: President Trump Signs Mullin Bill Into Law, Strengthens the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday evening, President Donald J. Trump signed U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin's (R-OK), 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act into law through the SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act of 2025. "I'm grateful to President Trump for his conti  more

RELEASE: Senator Mullin Honors Mikaela Naylon, Renames the Give Kids A Chance Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Senator Mullin Honors Mikaela Naylon, Renames the Give Kids A Chance Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) renamed the Give Kids a Chance Act to the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act in honor of Mikaela, an American teenager who tirelessly advocated for Mullin's bill throughout her brave battle with cancer. "Mikaela was a fighter and a fierce advocat  more

Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Officially Requests Funding for Digital Signage and Wayfinding
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, chairwoman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Officially Requests Funding for Digital Signage and Wayfinding Today, Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Ranking Member Norma Torres (CA-35) recommended a new Digital Signage and Wayfinding Initiative for Mo  more

SWOSU Professor Dr. Hardeep S. Saluja Honored With AAiPS Recognition Award
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * SWOSU Professor Dr. Hardeep S. Saluja Honored with AAiPS Recognition Award Dr. Hardeep S. Saluja, Department Chair and Bernhardt Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), has received the Recognition Award from the American Association of Indian Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAiPS). The award was presented on during the AAiPS program held   more