NEWARK, Delaware, March 5 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news: * * * APA Committee Appointments for 2026 Announced The APA board of officers is pleased to announce the committee appointments for terms starting July 1, 2026. Committee members serve three-year terms ending June 30, 2029, unless otherwise noted. Associate chairs serve a one-year term, followed by a three-year term as chair of the committee. Congratulations to the appointees and thanks to all who w  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 5 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Athletic trainer enjoys 'rough and tough' side of hockey * Media Contact: Sara Plummer | Senior Communications Coordinator | 918-561-1282 | sara.plummer@okstate.edu Being the athletic trainer for the Tulsa Oilers hockey team means dealing with a lot of injuries to knees, shoulders, wrists and hips. And of course, a lot of blood. "There's almost always stitches or a missing tooth. There's always bl  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Young, Colleagues Support More Charitable Giving Options for Retirees Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to introduce the IRA Charitable Rollover Facilitation and Enhancement Act, legislation that would amend the tax code to support more charitable giving o  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, March 5 -- The University of Central Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Bethany Student Wins 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Competition at UCO * Sarah Wheatley, an 11th-grade student from Bethany, Oklahoma, won the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oklahoma State Champion title. Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute (OKA+) at the University of Central Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Arts Council hosted the state finals for the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest, March 4. The poetry reci  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 5 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Cabinet Secretaries Raise Concerns about Attorney General's Poultry Settlements, Ask Drummond to Present to Court * OKLAHOMA CITY (March 5, 2026) - Today, Governor Stitt received a letter from Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and Secretary of Energy and Environment Jeff Starling expressing their concerns about the consent decrees entered into by Attorney General Gentner Drummond following  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cole Congratulates Oklahoman Appropriator Senator Markwayne Mullin on DHS Nomination House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Chairman Cole said, "S  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on the American Small Drone Industrial Base U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to examine the state of the U.S. small drone industrial base and the path to American leadership in drone production. The Honorable Owen O. West, Senior Advisor for Drone Dominance, Department of Defense; Mr. Travi  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Congratulates Senator Markwayne Mullin on DHS Nomination Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after Senator Markwayne Mullin was announced as the nominee for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: "Service to the country is one of the highest callings in public life. I am proud to see my congressional colleague, friend, and fellow Native American, Senator Markwa  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Statement on House Vote to End Democrat Shutdown and Fully Fund Homeland Security Today, Congressman Tom Cole's (OK-04) legislation, H.R. 7744 (link is external), which is second time legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and protect the nation's border, passed the House of Representatives. After the legislation passed, Congressman Cole released the following statement  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 5 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors * Counselors from 20 Mississippi school districts received school crisis training through the Southern Regional Education Board's Crisis Recovery Network in February. School counselors from 20 school districts attended the Crisis Recovery Network training on Feb. 24 and 25, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Trump Firing Kristi Noem U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump fired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and announced U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as his preferred replacement: "Kristi Noem was the face of an unpopular, i  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Updated Family Budget Calculator shows cost of living in every U.S. county and metro area in 2025 New Wage Calculator also reveals how much higher your pay could be if wages had kept up with productivity since 1979 * EPI's updated Family Budget Calculator shows how much income it takes to afford basic expenses in every U.S. county and metropolitan area in 2025. The Family Budget Ca  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 5 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Schumer to Pass DHS Funding Package * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 20 fellow Republican governors sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging him to pass the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding package. You can find the letter here. "A fully funded Department of Homeland Security ensures our national secu  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 5 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Congratulates Markwayne Mullin on DHS Nomination * OKLAHOMA CITY (March 5, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced his nomination of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. " Markwayne Mullin has been a fighter for Oklahoma and will fight to keep our nation secure. There  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Central Michigan University Board of Trustees; Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents; Ferris State University Board of Trustees; Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees; Michigan Technological Univ  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Statement on President Trump Nominating Sen. Markwayne Mullin to be DHS Secretary * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after President Trump nominated U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "I appreciate Secretary Noem's service to our country. She will do a great job  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 5 -- The Group on Earth Observations issued the following news: * * * How Africa uses Earth Intelligence to combat infectious disease Earth Intelligence is transforming how we understand and respond to health risks across Africa. Organised by the GEO Health Community of Practice (CoP) and AfriGEO, the third annual Special Edition: Focus on AfriGEO webinar showcased 23 projects redefining the way complex health risks are managed using satellite technology, geospatial  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * House Passes H.R. 7744 to End Democrat Shutdown and Fully Fund Homeland Security Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 221 to 209. This is the second time legislation to fully fund DHS and protect the nation's border has advanced through the House,  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * Nation's Mayors Welcome Bipartisan Momentum on Housing as U.S. Senate Takes Up Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the U.S. Senate this week considers bipartisan legislation to address the nation's housing crisis and expand housing opportunities across the country, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is urging lawmakers to continue working in a bipartisan and co  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * Noem Departure Changes Nothing Without New Direction from White House * In response to news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is stepping down at the end of the month and that President Trump will nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as her replacement, American Oversight released the following statement from its Executive Director, Chimoma Chukwu: "Secre  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Drummond applauds President Trump's selection of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security Attorney General Gentner Drummond today issued the following statement praising President Trump's nomination of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: "Sen. Mullin is an inspired and excellent pick by   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Oklahoma House Advances Measures Threatening Public Health Initiative * The Oklahoma House today ignored the clear will of its constituents and advanced House Joint Resolutions 1050 and 1077 out of committee, putting at risk one of the state's most effective public health initiatives. These proposals would significantly alter and undermine the voter-establishe  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Oklahoma: Governor Reiterates Call To "Shut Down" State's Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Access Program * Oklahoma City, OK: Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt is reiterating demands that the state's voter-approved medical cannabis access program be "shut down." In a March 3 rd post on X, the Governor wrote: "Oklahoma's marijuana 'experiment' has fa  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 5 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU and Inje University establish academic partnership to expand student opportunities * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University and Inje University in South Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue academic cooperation and expand opportunities for students and faculty in engineering, including collaboration  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 5 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Ph.D. student advances precision agriculture through global fellowship * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu When Aicha Biaou left her home in Togo, West Africa, to pursue her Ph.D. in plant and soil science at Oklahoma State University, she carried a vision for the future of farming. Today, her research in pre  more

NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 6 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MARCH 6 (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 guests,  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * Durbin Statement On Trump Firing Kristi Noem U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump fired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and announced U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as his pref  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Mullin, Smith Introduce the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Promoting Regulatory Independence, Mastery, and Expansion for Meat Processing in Indian Country Act, also known as the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act. This bil  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Mullin, Smith Introduce the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act Yesterday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Promoting Regulatory Independence, Mastery, and Expansion for Meat Processing in Indian Country Act, also known as the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability, issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * "This Tragedy Should Never Have Happened": Brecheen Opens Hearing on Public Safety Threats Caused by the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's License to Illegal Aliens Today, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) delivered the  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, America is Safer * Secretary Noem has been the most successful DHS Secretary in history WASHINGTON - Under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security had its most successful period ever. Now, President Trump has asked her to continue her work to make America safe again as the Special Envoy for The Shield of   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- USDA's Economic Research Service has released 'Livestock, dairy, and poultry outlook: February 2026' (Report No. LDP-M-380), a situation and outlook report approved by the World Agricultural Outlook Board and dated February 17, 2026. The report updates 2026 production, trade and price forecasts across major animal protein and dairy markets following January inventory reports and early year slaughter and price data. For beef, the January 2026 Cattle report conf  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, March 5 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * USAO Prepares for 10th Annual Giving Day on April 2nd * The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is preparing to celebrate its 10 th annual Giving Day on Thursday, April 2 nd, 2026. This year marks a decade of generosity, school spirit, and collective impact from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of USAO. Giving day will be hosted at the Stevens Alumni House, loc  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- USDA's Economic Research Service has published "Characterizing foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land, 2022" (Economic Information Bulletin EIB 292) by Noah Miller, Clayton Winters Michaud, and Bassmah Isa, dated February 2026. The report uses Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) data to compare foreign owned land with long term foreign leased land (leases of 10 or more years) and to document their uses, locations, and business structures   more