| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Thursday June 11, 2026 ( 21 items ) |
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 11 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced
The 2026 NJCAA Division I, II and III All-America Teams have been released by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods in conjunction with the NJCAA national office.
In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Teams will be announced on Wednesday, June 17. ABCA/Rawlings National
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Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
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June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income
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Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region May 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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Regional prices rose 0.5 percent in May, up 3.9 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.5 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 3.8 percent over the month. The index for all items less food a
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ECU and City of Ada continue ASAP Scholarship into 2026-27
ADA, Oklahoma, June 10 -- East Central University posted the following news:
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ECU and City of Ada continue ASAP Scholarship into 2026-27
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ADA, Okla. - East Central University and the City of Ada collaborate to continue the popular Ada Student Attraction Program (ASAP) Scholarship for new ECU students.
This partnership, originally launched in 2023, allotted $100,000 to the ASAP Scholarship due to the direct economic impact ECU has on the local community. In response to the success of
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ESPN announces remaining windows for 2026 SEC football season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN announces remaining windows for 2026 SEC football season
* ESPN has finalized television windows for the full 2026 SEC football seasonĀ
* All SEC-controlled games from Week 4 (Sept. 26) onward assigned Early, Afternoon, Night or Flex designations
* Notable showdowns include Texas/Oklahoma in the Allstate Red River Rivalry (Oct. 10), Georgia/Alabama in primetime
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ESPN exclusively presents the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, June 12-22
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN exclusively presents the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, June 12-22
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* Every pitch of the Men's College World Series airs across ESPN networks, June 12-22
* Game 2 of the MCWS Finals airs on ABC for the third consecutive year (Sunday, June 21)
* ESPN to provide live onsite studio coverage throughout the entire MCWS for the first time
ESPN's exclusi
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Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy
AMES, Iowa, June 10 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy
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Companies are drilling exploratory wells to look for geologic hydrogen thousands of feet below Iowa's surface. This photo shows a well near Vincent, just northeast of Fort Dodge, in September 2024. Photo provided by Ryan Clark, Iowa Geological Survey.
AMES, Iowa - The geologists spoke in apocalyptic terms about Iowa's di
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KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
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LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year.
The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Lega
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Lankford Highlights More Than $2.8 Million in FEMA Assistance for Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford Highlights More Than $2.8 Million in FEMA Assistance for Oklahoma
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today highlighted $2.8 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance awarded to Oklahoma to support recovery efforts following severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and wildfires across the state.
"From repairing damaged public buildings to reimbursing e
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Littler's Semi-Annual 2026 Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler's Semi-Annual 2026 Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases (and Other Developments)
At a Glance
* Highlights notable rate-related developments in the first half of 2026
* Identifies minimum wage rate increases for non-exempt (including tipped) employees on July 1, 2026
* Lists increases to exempt employee pay resulting from minimum wage increases on July 1, 2026
By Seb
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-
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Meals on Wheels America and NANASP Issue Joint Statement on House Appropriations Committee FY27 LHHS Bill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following joint statement with the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Service Programs:
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Meals on Wheels America and NANASP Issue Joint Statement on House Appropriations Committee FY27 LHHS Bill
Meals on Wheels America and NANASP Commend House LHHS Appropriations Subcommittee and House Appropriations Committee Leadership for Slight Increase in Funding for the OAA Nutrition Program in FY27 Bill, and Note That Much
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Montana Named Top State to Start a Business
HELENA, Montana, June 10 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Montana Named Top State to Start a Business
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HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana was ranked as the 12th best state to start a business in 2026.
"Montana is open for business," Gov. Gianforte said. "Since taking office, we've removed burdensome regulations, cut taxes, strengthened our workforce, and increased the supply of affordable housing to support the bu
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Numerous former winners and two long drive world champions to thrill the 2026 BMW International Open.
MUNICH, Germany, June 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BMW Group, a manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles, posted the following news release:
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Numerous former winners and two long drive world champions to thrill the 2026 BMW International Open.
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+++ Defending champion Daniel Brown (ENG) aims to make history at the BMW International Open (July 1-5, 2026) +++ Third Masters champion in the field: Danny Willett (ENG) returns to Munich +++ Former winners Ewen Ferguson (SCO)
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Praises Trump's Signing of Secure America Act Following Multistate Push
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 11 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Drummond praises Trump's signing of Secure America Act following multistate push
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today praised President Trump for signing the Secure America Act into law, which delivers sustained funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The signing came after Drummond and a coaliti
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OU College of Allied Health Welcomes Department Chair
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 11 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news:
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OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair
Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1.
As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the departme
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OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair
NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1.
As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the departmen
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Summer Scholars begin OMRF internships
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:
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Summer Scholars begin OMRF internships
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Twenty-one students will spend the summer conducting hands-on experiments at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
The students, who arrived June 1, include 15 Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars, three Langston University Biomedical Research Scholars, and three John H. Saxon Service Academy Summer Research Program students.
They will work
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UT Tyler Announces 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 - 26
TYLER, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release:
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UT Tyler Announces 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 - 26
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The University of Texas at Tyler School of Performing Arts will host its 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 - 26, bringing together middle school, high school, collegiate and adult musicians for a week of intensive jazz study, performance and collaboration.
"We are excited to celebrate the ninth annual UT Tyler Jazz Camp this summer," said Dr. Sarah Ro
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Zach Garcia's new symphony, 'Chintaloowali'' debuts
ADA, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
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Zach Garcia's new symphony, 'Chintaloowali'' debuts
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ADA, Okla. -When Zach Garcia was asked to write a Chickasaw-inspired symphony for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Symphony Orchestra, he was excited for the opportunity. Audiences at East Central University's (ECU) Ataloa Theatre March 9, 2026, were treated to the world premiere of "Chintaloowali'
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