ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Safety Management Council Announces New Leadership * Oklahoma City, OK - The 2026 SSHR National Conference concluded last week, marking the end of the current leadership term for the ATA's Safety Management Council (SMC). The SMC is pleased to announce that the council has elected the following individuals to new positions for the upcoming year: * Ch  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 6 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * College of Engineering & Computer Science launches AI degree, offering competitive edge * The College of Engineering & Computer Science at The University of Tulsa is launching a Bachelor of Science degree in applied artificial intelligence, giving students a competitive edge with in-demand AI expertise for all engineering, computer science and cybersecurity careers. Designed for a double-major curriculum, th  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 6 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * East Central University commencement location update * ADA, Okla. - East Central University's Spring 2026 Commencement for all students will be held Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at Koi Ishto Stadium. In the event of inclement weather, commencement will be divided into multiple ceremonies and moved indoors to the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center on Saturday, May 16, with a revised schedule. Indoor ceremonies w  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule modifying the flight operations at various airports across the national airspace system. This regulatory action establishes, amends, or removes standard instrument approach procedures and associated takeoff minimums to ensure the safe use of navigable airspace. The updates address changes in air traffic requirements and the addition of navigational obstacles. By revising thes  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 6 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Applauds U.S. Supreme Court for Upholding Equal Tax Rules in Oklahoma * OKLAHOMA CITY (April 6, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision in Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission. This confirms that the McGirt decision does not extend to Oklahoma's civil or taxing jurisdiction. Plainly stated, laws  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calcul  more

NEW YORK, April 6 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Launches Legal System Abuse Awareness Campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin * MALVERN, Pa., April 7, 2026 - The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has deployed comprehensive awareness campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin, underscoring the impact of lawsuit abuse on consumer costs and outlining the need for tort reform. The campaigns utilize digital display ad  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * Mayors Urge Congress to Protect Critical Housing Programs * On Friday, the White House released its FY2027 budget proposal, which includes significant funding cuts to numerous programs that have long been critical for American cities. In particular, it would cut or fully eliminate several housing programs such as the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDB  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 7 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Yellowstone Field Study Connects SWOSU Students to 1936 Research Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students participated in a Yellowstone field study in March 2026, nearly 90 years after a 1936 expedition that documented the same landscape as part of the university's early field studies. The recent trip focused on studying one of North America's most dynamic ecosyste  more