| News Tipoffs - Oklahoma Editors Newsletter for Friday January 30, 2026 ( 21 items ) |
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AAR Celebrates Airframe MRO Expansion in Oklahoma City, Prepares to Induct Additional Alaska Airlines Aircraft
WOOD DALE, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release:
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AAR celebrates Airframe MRO expansion in Oklahoma City, prepares to induct additional Alaska Airlines aircraft
AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has substantially completed the expansion of its Airframe MRO facility in Oklahoma City.
Driven by an increased dem
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America First Legal Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief on Behalf of U.S. Senators and Representatives Supporting President Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief on Behalf of U.S. Senators and Representatives Supporting President Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
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America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Boyden Gray PLLC, has filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of twelve U.S. Senators and sixteen U.S. Representatives -led by Senat
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Attorney General Alan Wilson continues support for President Trump's birthright citizenship policy
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson continues support for President Trump's birthright citizenship policy
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today he has joined a friend-of-the-court brief with a coalition of 26 attorneys general in support of President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order.
On his first day in office, President Trump issued an execut
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Giraffe Plush Toy With Clip, Llama Plush Toy With Clip
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 29, 2026:
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Name of Product: Giraffe Plush Toy with clip, Llama Plush Toy with clip
Hazard: The legs of the plush toy can detach from the body allowing the release of small beads that are on the legs, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: January 29, 2026
Units: About 21,230
Consumer Contact: Hobby Lobby Stores toll-free at 800-326-7931 from 9 a.m. t
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Dispatch from Taipei: Looking to the Grassroots in Uncertain Times
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Wilson Center (or The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars), a policy forum for tackling global issues through independent research and open dialogue to inform actionable ideas for the policy community, issued the following news:
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Dispatch from Taipei: Looking to the Grassroots in Uncertain Times
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Key voices in Taiwan are pleased with recent significant wins in US-Taiwan ties, but there is clear anxiety ove
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FEMA Approves Over $867 Million to Support Recovery in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:
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FEMA Approves Over $867 Million to Support Recovery in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
DENTON, Texas - Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved 546 projects worth more than $867 million in funding to support recovery for disasters in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for Publ
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Ga. A.G. Carr Joined by 21 States in Defending Georgia's Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Sex Changes for Prisoners
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 30 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Joined by 21 States in Defending Georgia's Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Sex Changes for Prisoners
Attorney General Chris Carr is defending Georgia's law that bans taxpayer-funded sex changes for inmates, and now a 21-state coalition has filed a brief supporting his case.
"It's absurd that this is even a conversation. Under no circumstance should Georgia taxpayers be forced to cover the co
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Governor Stitt Clears Barriers for Oklahoma's Entrepreneurs
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Clears Barriers for Oklahoma's Entrepreneurs
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OKLAHOMA CITY (January 29, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order to make it even easier for entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses in Oklahoma.
"Oklahoma was built by bold dreamers and doers who took risks, created opportunities, and forged their own path forward," said Governor Stitt. "It's more importa
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Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Hankinson Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following written testimony by Simon R. Hankinson, a senior research fellow in the Center for Border Security and Immigration at the Heritage Foundation, from a Jan. 14, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse With Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences":
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My name is Simon Hankinson. I am the Seni
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Lankford Leads Bipartisan Effort to Surge Internet Access for the Iranian People
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford Leads Bipartisan Effort to Surge Internet Access for the Iranian People
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the Administration to quickly strengthen and expand efforts that help the Iranian people maintain access to the internet as protests against the regime
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MAE's Sachan leads effort to research new materials that withstand extreme radiation
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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MAE's Sachan leads effort to research new materials that withstand extreme radiation
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Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu
Researchers are testing a newly discovered class of advanced ceramics to see how well the material withstands extreme radiation, a key step in safer nuclear energy and more durable materials.
The College of Engi
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Marzouk Evolve Advocacy Consulting Principal Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following written testimony by Julie Marzouk, principal and founder of Marzouk Evolve Advocacy Consulting, from a Jan. 14, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse With Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences":
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I. Introduction
Since 2022, the U.S. government has granted hundreds of millions of dol
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Music a constant light in Chickasaw warrior's life
ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
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Music a constant light in Chickasaw warrior's life
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Danny Bevill can't remember when music wasn't a driving force in his life. Picking up a guitar at a young age ignited a passion within him, which has never dimmed. Bevill's late father recognized his son's talent, passing down the fundamentals of guitar playing, lyric writing and singing -skills Bevill is e
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Oklahoma Small Business Owners Outline Top Priorities Ahead of 2026 Legislative Session
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026:
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Oklahoma Small Business Owners Outline Top Priorities Ahead of 2026 Legislative Session
NFIB Oklahoma calls on the Legislature to prioritize reforms that reduce cost pressures on small business owners
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OKLAHOMA CITY - With state lawmakers preparing to gavel in the 2026 legislative session next week, Oklahoma small business owners are callin
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OSU campus workshops help home food producers navigate Oklahoma's Homemade Food Freedom Act
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSU campus workshops help home food producers navigate Oklahoma's Homemade Food Freedom Act
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Media Contact: Stephanie Greenlee | Communications and Media Manager | 405-744-0442 | stephanie.greenlee@okstate.edu
The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, located on the Oklahoma State University campus, is offering a series of workshops this spring to support home-based and small-scale
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OSU program allows students to experience their careers firsthand
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSU program allows students to experience their careers firsthand
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Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | jeff.hopper@okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University's Applied Technology program helps students reach their goals through an array of microcredentials and opportunities for hands-on experience, enabling them to grow in their unique careers.
Appl
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OSU Program Allows Students to Experience Their Careers Firsthand
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 30 -- Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City issued the following news:
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OSU program allows students to experience their careers firsthand
Oklahoma State University's Applied Technology program helps students reach their goals through an array of microcredentials and opportunities for hands-on experience, enabling them to grow in their unique careers.
Applied Technology describes a set of degrees and is not limited to "tech" careers. These are two-year deg
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OU announces fall 2025 honor roll
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU announces fall 2025 honor roll
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NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma announced today the students named to its fall 2025 honor roll, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.
A total of 12,401 students were named to the fall 2025 honor roll. Of these students, 5,156 were named to the President's Honor Roll for earning an "A" grade in all their courses.
The hon
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Photo Essay: How OSU is helping students achieve their dreams
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Photo Essay: How OSU is helping students achieve their dreams
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Media Contact: Page Mindedahl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | page.mindedahl@okstate.edu
As students step out into the world, the future can feel daunting.
How is OSU helping you achieve your dreams?
Email us and share at contactus@okstate.edu.
For college students especially, that uncertainty often shows up as big q
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER January 30 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER January 30 Episode Lineup
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable g
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West Virginia Leads Fight Against Efforts by Climate Activists to Improperly Influence Federal Judges
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 30 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release:
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West Virginia leads fight against efforts by climate activists to improperly influence federal judges
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 27 attorneys general calling for the Federal Judicial Center to immediately withdraw an inappropriate new addition to the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence that deals with "climate science.
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