WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 14 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a proposed rule that would establish a federal review process for bar complaints and ethics allegations against department attorneys. The letter outlines concerns about politically driven efforts to leverage bar complaints against DOJ attorneys, which have escalated in recent years. Groups such as the Legal Accountability Center, the 65 Project, and the Ca  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science Andrea Travnicek from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Thank you, Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and members of the Subcommittee for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Bureau o  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Bice, Houlahan, and Letlow Introduce Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act * Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Julia Letlow (LA-05), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) reintroduced their bipartisan legislation, Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act. This legislation would establish a new federal crime for knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DN  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron students, faculty recognized at ACS national meeting in Atlanta * A contingent of students and faculty from Cameron University brought home the latest in a string of awards from the 2026 spring meeting and exposition of the American Chemical Society, a national event held recently in Atlanta, Ga. The meeting theme of "Collaborate, Innovate and Transform" highlighted 150 years of the society. T  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Cultural Center presents Earth Day Celebration Week * SULPHUR, Okla. -The Chickasaw Cultural Center, 867 Cooper Memorial Drive, will observe Earth Day during regular business hours April 21 to 25. During this exciting weeklong event, the Chickasaw Cultural Center will host educational activities and presentations on recycling, water conservation an  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * The Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years. Scientists now know where it went * Key takeaways * The Colorado River existed in western Colorado 11 million years ago and first exited Grand Canyon around 5.6 million years ago. Now, scientists know more about the path it took to eventually reach the Gulf of California. * A study of zircons found in s  more

ALVA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Connie Sturgeon to Deliver Northwestern Spring 2026 Commencement Address Northwestern alumna Connie Sturgeon will deliver the commencement address Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. at Ranger Field. * Northwestern Oklahoma State University alumna Connie (Feerer) Sturgeon will deliver the commencement address at her alma mater during the university's spring commencement ceremony on Saturday,   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN tips off its coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google this Saturday * ESPN's coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google tips off on Saturday, April 18 as the Los Angeles Lakers, led by four-time MVP and the NBA's all-time leading scorer LeBron James, host the Houston Rockets and former MVP Kevin Durant, who now r  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-85) on April 16, 2026: * * * On April 16, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) accepted for filing an application seeking consent to the assignment of 23 broadcast television station licenses from INYO Broadcast Licenses, LLC (INYO), to ION Television License, LLC, a subsidiary of the E.W. Scripps Company (Scripps, and, together with INYO, Applic  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Five alumni inducted into 2026 College of Law Hall of Fame * The University of Tulsa is pleased to announce this year's College of Law Hall of Fame inductees: Neil E. Bogan (J.D. '70), Katherine G. Coyle (J.D. '72), John F. Heil III (J.D. '94), Kathryn A. LaFortune (J.D. '83, M.A. '94, Ph.D. '97) and William D. LaFortune Sr. (J.D. '83). The 2026 inductees were honored at the College of Law Gala and Hall of   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," is a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used for large animals, but it is also the top ingredient found in fentanyl powder, including fenta  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 17 -- The Utah State Bar issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Cox appoints Bryan J. Pattison and Jack B. Burns to the Fifth District Court Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Bryan J. Pattison and Jack B. Burns to the Fifth District Court, filling vacancies created by the retirements of Judge John Walton and Judge Keith Barnes. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. "Bryan Pattison is known for being thoughtful, prepared   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS A BILL INTO LAW * OKLAHOMA CITY (April 16, 2026) - Yesterday, Governor Kevin Stitt signed the following bill into law: SIGNED \- SB 1177 An Act relating to general appropriations for the expenses of various agencies of the executive, legislative, and judicial departments of the state. Bill Information *** Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/governor/newsroom/n  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governors Call for Energy Permitting Reform * Govs. Stitt, Shapiro, Meyer, Morrisey, Sherrill Join Forces in Philadelphia Philadelphia - A bipartisan group of governors gathered in Philadelphia today to highlight state progress on energy innovation and to reiterate calls for federal action to streamline approvals for energy infrastructure. The ev  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * Helping States Get Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Policy Right As states formulate policies that will shape the future of drones, counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and advanced air mobility (AAM), they face a clear choice: enable innovation and enhance public safety through coordinated, forward-looking frameworks, or risk creating a fragmented landscape  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Committee Releases FY27 Financial Services and General Government Bill Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 17th at 9:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be foun  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Committee Releases FY27 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 17th at 8:00 a.m. The markup will be live-strea  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Investing in Readiness: Appropriators Examine U.S. Army FY27 Budget Request Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense held a hearing with Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and Vice Chief of the Army and Acting Chief of Staff of the Army General Christopher LaNeve. The proceeding focused on the United States Army's budget   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Jennings Accepted Into National Leadership Program * OKLAHOMA CITY - University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Associate Professor Lee Jennings, M.D., chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, has been selected for the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine(r) (ELAM) program, one of the nation's top leadership fellowships  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Tackles High Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to address a key driver of high prescription drug costs, especially for seniors on Medicare. The legislation ensures patients benefit from   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart  more

NEW YORK, April 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER April 17 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, APRIL 17 (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  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation announces $6.3 million in technical assistance to tribes The Bureau of Reclamation is investing $6.3 million in 10 tribal water projects, including several projects to ensure clean, reliable drinking water. "These projects speak to the needs that remain in these communities," said Acting Commissioner Scott Cameron. "Many of the projects selected focus on the  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey joins bipartisan coalition in support of federal rule to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Williams CEO: Tulsa must do more to keep companies and talent * During the sold-out April Friends of Finance Executive Speaker Series luncheon at The University of Tulsa, Chad Zamarin, president and CEO of Williams, said Tulsa must compete harder for companies and talent. The city and state risk losing more employers and workers unless critical investments are made, he said. Zamarin spoke about the future  more