WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Nationwide Tax Competition Heats Up as Missouri Governor Calls for Zero Income Tax While blue states like California and New York look to impose tax hikes, red states pursue tax cuts By John Kartch There are eight no-income-tax states, and Missouri is in the race to become the ninth. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe today called for an elimination of the state income tax. In his State of the State address today  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * South Carolina Could Soon Have a Lower Income Tax Rate Than North Carolina North Carolina has long been a national model for pro-growth tax reform. States across the country have enacted income tax rate-reducing reforms facilitated by revenue triggers for more than a decade, just as North Carolina began to do in 2013. Some states where lawmakers have emulated North Carolina's approach to ta  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 16 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * B.C. Franklin Lecture explores rule of law, racial justice, community advocacy * The annual B.C. Franklin Lecture at The University of Tulsa's College of Law honors the legacy of Buck Colbert Franklin - attorney, community advocate and defender of Greenwood residents following the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre - and the continuing work of the B.C. Franklin Legal Clinic, where UTulsa Law students carry forward his  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Bice Supports Additional Appropriations Package * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a package containing two additional Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills: the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (FSGG) and the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (NSRP). Congresswoman Bice issued t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Minnesota were 139,190, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 129,481, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Wisconsin were 128,770, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 124,907, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 16 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Appreciation Night set for Jan. 22 at East Central University * All Chickasaw citizens, as well as Chickasaw Nation employees and their families, are invited to the Chickasaw Appreciation Night basketball game hosted by East Central University, Jan. 22, at the ECU Kerr Dome, Ada, Oklahoma. Entry is complimentary with a Chickasaw Nation citizenship c  more

OKMULGEE, Oklahoma, Jan. 12 -- Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * College of the Muscogee Nation launches first tribal college police department in Oklahoma The College of the Muscogee Nation launched its new police department last week, and the department's chief looks forward to working closely with the OSUIT Police Department. Dr. Monte Randall, president of the college, and College of Muskogee Nation Police Department (CMNPD) Chief Levi Pay  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 16 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Google support enabling Hamm Institute to accelerate research on reliable, affordable power for AI * Media Contact: Dara McBee | Director of External Affairs | 580-350-7248 | dara.mcbee@hamminstitute.org The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University announced new funding from Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, to accelerate research and expand the institute's Fellows Progr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * House Appropriations Drives January Momentum, Advances Targeted America First Funding The House Appropriations Committee has driven results for the American people by doing exactly what we told the nation we would: breaking the failed status quo and putting discipline and accountability back in charge. The start of January has been defined  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND VIRGINIA TUITION POLICY Richmond, VA - A Latino civil rights organization filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit seeking to eliminate regular tuition for students without lawful immigration status in Virginia, according to papers filed in federal court Thursday. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 16 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU-COM CN Medical Library honors Indigenous voices with Talking Leaves collection * Media Contact: Kayley Spielbusch | Digital Communications Specialist | 918-561-5759 | kspielb@okstate.edu The Medical Library at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is highlighting Indigenous perspectives with the Talking Leaves book collection. In 2021, Dr. Natasha  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 16 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Pouya's research team's success demonstrated at Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers * Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University is home to research that transforms the world. From advancing revolutionary solutions to making lives easier thro  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma posted the following news release: * * * Prior Felon Sentenced for Possessing Stolen Firearm and Drug Conspiracy A Tulsa man was sentenced today for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and Drug Conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill sentenced Kenneth Wayne Toney, 41, to 120 months imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Mullin Appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors * U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, along with Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Ted Budd (R-NC).  Senator Mullin joins the Board at a critical time as it prepares to deliver its comprehensive report to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Senator Mullin Votes YES on Critical Appropriations Bills, Secures $45,506,000 for Oklahoma * Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted yes on H.R.6938, Appropriations Minibus: Commerce, Justice, & Science, Energy & Water Development, and Interior & Environment. Remember, the Democrat controlled Senate i  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 16 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Two-time NSF intern from Guam welcomes scientific research - and new students * Summer 2025 was nothing short of transformative for Jaralynn Tammi Morellano, a biological science major. For the second year in a row, Morellano - who hails from Guam - took part in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Following a stimulating internship at Purdue University  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, Jan. 16 -- The University of Central Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * UCO Accounting Students to Offer Free Income Tax Assistance * For the 40th consecutive year, the University of Central Oklahoma's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will provide free 2025 income tax preparation and e-filing services for UCO students, faculty, staff and the community from Jan. 31 to April 11. Sponsored by the IRS, the VITA program provides no-cost tax assistance to lo  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 16 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Wiley Rolls Through Ranked Opponents at NWCA Duals, Earns NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Week Oklahoma City's John Wiley was recognized as the NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Week following his 5-0 outing at the NWCA National Duals last weekend, with four of his wins coming over ranked opponents. The 165-pounder posted three wins by fall, including victories over No. 4 Ant  more