| News Tipoffs - Oklahoma Editors Newsletter for Tuesday March 24, 2026 ( 19 items ) |
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Aetna collaborates with community organizations to strengthen access to quality care in central Missouri
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, March 23 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release:
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Aetna collaborates with community organizations to strengthen access to quality care in central Missouri
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Springfield, MO, March 23, 2026 - Aetna Better Health of Missouri, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS ), announced today that Aetna provided a total of $35,000 in funding to two community-based organizations in central Missouri to improve access to health care and supp
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Ag Groups Urge Action on Phosphate Fertilizer Duties
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 24 -- The National Corn Growers Association posted the following news:
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Ag Groups Urge Action on Phosphate Fertilizer Duties
Over 50 state grower groups and eight national ag groups filed a letter with the Department of Commerce on Friday urging it to revoke countervailing duties on imports of phosphate fertilizer as the sunset review begins.
The letter, signed by groups like the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Asso
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Artesian Arts Festival Set May 2
ADA, Oklahoma, March 23 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
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Artesian Arts Festival Set May 2
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SULPHUR, Okla. -The Chickasaw Nation will host the 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival Saturday, May 2, at the Artesian Plaza.
The Artesian Arts Festival celebrates Chickasaw and other First American art and artists, and features a vibrant array of live music, cultural dance demonstrations, family-friendly activities, face
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As Schumer Obstructs, House Republicans Again Move to Pay Personnel and Safeguard the Homeland
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 23, 2026:
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As Schumer Obstructs, House Republicans Again Move to Pay Personnel and Safeguard the Homeland
As the Democrat-led Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown stretches into its sixth week, Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) is leading a renewed effort in the House to
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ASA Urges Commerce to Revoke Phosphate Fertilizer Duties
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 24 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Urges Commerce to Revoke Phosphate Fertilizer Duties
The American Soybean Association (ASA) joined a coalition of agricultural organizations on Friday in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the revocation of countervailing duties (CVDs) on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia.
"We are disappointed Mosaic and Simplot did not listen to their farm
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Concurrent courses expand access for high school students nationwide
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 23 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Concurrent courses expand access for high school students nationwide
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Media Contact: Kaitlyn Henry | Marketing Strategist | 405-744-6263 | kaitlyn.henry@okstate.edu
Concurrent enrollment at Oklahoma State University is on the rise, with participation in course offerings skyrocketing from 615 students in the 2021-22 school year to 1,297 already this year -a 111% increase. With convenience and cost-
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Evolving Marketplace, Continued State Leadership: NAIC President White 2026 Spring National Meeting Keynote
WASHINGTON, March 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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Evolving Marketplace, Continued State Leadership: NAIC President White 2026 Spring National Meeting Keynote
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NAIC President and Virginia Insurance Commissioner Scott A. White welcomed attendees to the NAIC's 2026 Spring National Meeting on March 23 in a keynote address that focused on several of the organization's strategic priorit
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Governor Stitt Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Goldsby Firefighters
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 23 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Goldsby Firefighters
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OKLAHOMA CITY (March 23, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today issued an executive order directing all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, to honor the lives, service, and sacrifice of
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Inaugural Health Care by Food research award honors excellence in food is medicine science
DALLAS, Texas, March 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Inaugural Health Care by Food research award honors excellence in food is medicine science
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DALLAS, March 23, 2026 -At a time when American dietary patterns are facing renewed attention, the American Heart Association has announced its inaugural Health Care by Food (tm) Most Impactful Food Is Medicine Research Award, honoring the year's most meritorious scientific study
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NRWA Releases 2025 Annual Report
DUNCAN, Oklahoma, March 24 (TNSrpt) -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release:
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NRWA Releases 2025 Annual Report
Report highlights year of advocacy, technical assistance, and workforce development across rural America
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The National Rural Water Association's 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of significant advocacy, technical assistance, and workforce development across rural America. NRWA's grassroots efforts achieved a historic milestone when the Ci
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Oklahoma Educators Gather for a Morning of Inspiration and Innovation at the KEY 2026 Conference
NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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Oklahoma Educators Gather for a Morning of Inspiration and Innovation at the KEY 2026 Conference
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On Saturday, March 7, educators from across Oklahoma packed the University of Oklahoma Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education for the 2026 KEY (Keep Educating Yourself) Conference-an energetic half-day dedicated to learning, collaboration, and professional rejuvenation. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., PreK throu
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Oklahoma Grazing School valuable for new and experienced producers
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 23 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Oklahoma Grazing School valuable for new and experienced producers
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Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu
For Oklahoma's 4.6 million head of cattle, forage is crucial for maintenance and production.
While sustainable grazing practices are beneficial to producers, many lack access to practical, research-based, regio
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Spring Admission Option Expands SWOSU Nursing Program
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, March 24 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
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New Spring Admission Option Expands SWOSU Nursing Program
SWOSU Nursing will soon be able to admit more students each year after adding a spring admission option to its Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for the first time in program history.
Beginning in January 2027, the program will admit students in both the fall and spring semesters. Until now, SWOSU N
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SWOSU Educator Named 2026 DaVinci Fellow for Teaching Initiative
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, March 24 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
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SWOSU Educator Named 2026 DaVinci Fellow for Teaching Initiative
Robyn Randol, instructor in the Department of Education and Director of the Registered Apprenticeship Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), has been selected as a 2026 DaVinci Fellow through the DaVinci Institute's DaVinci Awards program. The DaVinci Fellow award recognizes individuals whose wor
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Thune: Senate to Confirm Markwayne Mullin as Department of Homeland Security Secretary
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Senate to Confirm Markwayne Mullin as Department of Homeland Security Secretary
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, the other nominee that we'll be confirming this week is somebody we all know well
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University of Nevada: Undergraduate Research in Theatre Shines at the American College Theatre Festival
RENO, Nevada, March 24 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news:
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Undergraduate research in theatre shines at the American College Theatre Festival
Three University of Nevada, Reno students showcase research and performance at a national theatre festival
Adi Cabral, MFA
From Feb. 17-21, 2026, three undergraduate theatre students from the Department of Theatre and Dance, part of the School of the Arts in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno, travel
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Nebraska Impacted by Wildfire
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Nebraska Impacted by Wildfire
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(Lincoln, Neb., March 20, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Nebraska have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from thes
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Voting Rights Groups Move to Intervene in DOJ Lawsuit to Protect Oklahoma Voters' Private Data
WASHINGTON, March 23 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
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Voting Rights Groups Move to Intervene in DOJ Lawsuit to Protect Oklahoma Voters' Private Data
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OKLAHOMA CITY -Today, the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma, League of United Latin American Citizens, and Laiba Fatima, filed a motion to intervene in United States of America v. Ziriax, to defend Oklahoma voters from the United States Department of Justice's (DOJ) attempts to force
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Wolters Kluwer Analysis Finds U.S. Business Formations Surge 6.5% in 2025, Signaling Durable Entrepreneurial Momentum
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, March 24 (TNSxrep) -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release on March 23, 2026:
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Wolters Kluwer analysis finds U.S. business formations surge 6.5% in 2025, signaling durable entrepreneurial momentum
Wolters Kluwer analysis of Secretary of State data across 47 states finds nearly 5.5 million new businesses formed in 2025, reversing a year of pullback and ap
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