| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Friday March 13, 2026 ( 21 items ) |
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Alumni Q&A: Business founder TJ Nance combines valuable lessons from accounting, golf
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Alumni Q&A: Business founder TJ Nance combines valuable lessons from accounting, golf
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Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu
TJ Nance took a chance in September 2023.
The two-time Spears School of Business graduate and former Oklahoma State University golfer was working for Accenture, a prominent global consulting firm. Then, an idea gre
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American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP(R) Schools
This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program(R) (RAMP(R)) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling program.
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Celebrating Women's History Month: Leading Women Behind Ascension St. John
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Celebrating Women's History Month: The Leading Women Behind Ascension St. John
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Healthcare has always been powered by women. From the sisters, midwives, nurses, and scientists who shaped the earliest hospitals, to the clinicians, administrators, and innovators transforming care today - women have long been the backbone of this industry.
At Ascension, t
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Disaster Relief Loan Program Available for Customers Impacted by March Storms
LOWELL, Arkansas, March 11 -* Arvest Bank issued the following news:
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Disaster Relief Loan Program available for customers impacted by March storms
Arvest is offering assistance to those affected by the recent storms, flooding and tornadoes through its Disaster Relief Loan Program.*
This Disaster Relief Loan Program, available until April 9, 2026, is specifically designed to provide quick access to funds. This program is available to new and existing customers who reside in Arkansas, Ok
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ECU's 2026 Distinguished honorees announced
ADA, Oklahoma, March 12 -- East Central University posted the following news:
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ECU's 2026 Distinguished honorees announced
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ADA, Okla. - East Central University's Evening of Honors and Recognition is set to recognize distinguished persons on May 1 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center.
The 2026 Distinguished Alumni to be honored include:
* Margaret Barton (Class of 1968)
* Brad Calip (Class of 1987 & 1993)
* Mike Cant
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First Ladies Visit Driver's License Restoration Clinic
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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First Ladies Visit Driver's License Restoration Clinic
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Today, First Lady Anna Stein and Department of Adult Correction Secretary Leslie Cooley Dismukes hosted Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt and North Dakota First Lady Kjersti Armstrong as they attended a driver's license restoration clinic at Western Correctional Center for Women in Black Mountain and toured rehabilitative prog
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Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill
Today, Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1424, a bill that will allow home based vendors across the state to sell a greater variety of homemade foods. Under the new law, home-based vendors will have the ability to sell prepared foods, certain meat products, produce, natural sweeteners, baked go
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Jewish War Veterans National Commander Stevens Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Scott P. Stevens, national commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of County
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Lankford on Senate Floor: Democrats Decided "Politics Is Better Than the Actual Solution" as DHS Shutdown Continues
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford on Senate Floor: Democrats Decided "Politics Is Better Than the Actual Solution" as DHS Shutdown Continues
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Chairman of the Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), today took to the Senate floor to urge Democrats to reopen the Departme
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Nation's Mayors Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news:
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Nation's Mayors Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Legislation
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Today, the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation to address the nation's housing crisis and expand housing opportunities across the country. In response, USCM President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, released the following statement:
"America's mayors commend the Senate for pa
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Hails House Action on Transparency, Public Corruption Reform Bills
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Drummond hails House action on transparency, public corruption reform bills
Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the Oklahoma House of Representatives for passing two government accountability bills. Since he took office in 2023, Drummond has fought the culture of state government corruption while championing more transparency in government.
House Bi
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Okla. A.G. Drummond: Multi-County Grand Jury Indicts Two in Nationwide Walmart Theft Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Multi-County Grand Jury indicts two in nationwide Walmart theft scheme
The Multi-County Grand Jury indicted two individuals in connection with a retail theft scheme targeting Walmart stores across multiple states.
According to the indictment, Angel Jones and Christopher Loepke are accused of carrying out a coordinated scheme over the past six months that
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OMRF scientist on the hunt for body's 'four-leaf clover'
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 12 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:
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OMRF scientist on the hunt for body's 'four-leaf clover'
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As a boy, Patrick Gaffney wandered the meadows of southern Minnesota with his father, each on a quest to find the perfect symbol of their Irish heritage.
"I had no idea then that the four-leaf clover results from a genetic mutation," said Gaffney, who now researches genetic diseases at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundat
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OSU-developed purple wheat variety brings new health benefits to wheat products
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSU-developed purple wheat variety brings new health benefits to wheat products
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Media Contact: Alisa Boswell-Gore | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-7115 | alisa.gore@okstate.edu
OSU-P92 is not your standard winter wheat variety.
This latest Oklahoma State University wheat variety, released by OSU Ag Research in January 2026, doesn't just have the standard resista
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President-elect Stacy Leeds' introductory remarks and vision for UTulsa
TULSA, Oklahoma, March 12 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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President-elect Stacy Leeds' introductory remarks and vision for UTulsa
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Good morning. Osiyo nigad. Marcia, thank you for that incredibly generous and kind introduction, and thanks to each of you for giving us the gift of your time and your presence today.
This is such an incredible full circle moment for me, and I'd like to begin with gratitude. Ulahelajadi.
I have with me today two of my best men. My
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 13 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 13 Episode Lineup
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MARCH 13 (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 gues
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SCIVINCE win first at Riata and advances to TigerLaunch global finals
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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SCIVINCE win first at Riata and advances to TigerLaunch global finals
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Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu
The innovation and interdisciplinary skills of students at Oklahoma State University continue to set a high standard for technological advancement and entrepreneurship.
Their first-place finish in the Rising Entrepreneur Trac
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Shoney Qualls Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
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Shoney Qualls Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits
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Tecumseh, OK - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Oklahoma state house c
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Small Kentucky Farm Fights Federal Government for a Fair Trial
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Small Kentucky Farm Fights Federal Government for a Fair Trial
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that the government must provide businesses with a jury trial in a real court when it seeks to impose monetary fines. But years later, government agencies continue to drag Americans into "administrative" courts where agency employees act as prosecutor, judge, and jury. Dav
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Triangle Fraternity set to return to OSU
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Triangle Fraternity set to return to OSU
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Media Contact: Katie Maltbie | Communications Specialist, Campus Life | 972-922-3503 | katie.a.rose@okstate.edu
After a three-decade hiatus, Triangle Fraternity, a premier STEM-focused fraternity, is returning to the Oklahoma State University campus and accepting new members for fall 2026.
"The return of Triangle Fraternity is a significant step in the c
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UCO to Host EPIIC@UCO: Oklahoma STEM Summit Connecting Researchers, Industry Leaders and Students
EDMOND, Oklahoma, March 12 -- The University of Central Oklahoma posted the following news:
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UCO to Host EPIIC@UCO: Oklahoma STEM Summit Connecting Researchers, Industry Leaders and Students
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The University of Central Oklahoma's College of Mathematics and Science (CMS) will host the EPIIC@UCO: Oklahoma STEM Summit, supported through the National Science Foundation's Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) grant, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, March 26, in the Nigh
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