Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma
AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegation
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AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers
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AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement
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As the Iran Conflict Continues, Energy Stocks Are Being Drawn Down
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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As the Iran Conflict Continues, Energy Stocks Are Being Drawn Down
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Key Takeaways
1 The unresolved conflict in Iran continues to roil markets as the United States and Iran trade strikes and oil prices increase toward $80 a barrel.
2 Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed as it does not recognize ships transiting Oman's coast as legitimate.
3 The United States has reinstat
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
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DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Under the settle
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to art
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Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
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July 15, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated schem
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive da
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal informa
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Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
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Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement in
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense
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At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other st
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Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Press Releases
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and
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Ball State University Plans NAGPRA Repatriation of Potawatomi Bandolier Bag
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, plans to repatriate a cultural item under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying its affiliation with Potawatomi Tribal Nations, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The notice covers one object of cultural patrimony, a Potawatomi bandolier bag identified as catalog number 2018.051.006. According to the notice, the cultural
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Canton Dam Inspection Preserves Critical Infrastructure
TULSA, Oklahoma, July 16 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news:
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Canton Dam Inspection Preserves Critical Infrastructure
Words like stilling basin and dewatering are not terms most people use in everyday conversations; for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, they represent an important part of maintaining the district's infrastructure. At Canton Lake, crews recently dewatered the stilling basin, the reinforced concrete structure below
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Cole Votes to Counter Adversaries, Reinforce Security, and Advance America First Diplomacy
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Cole Votes to Counter Adversaries, Reinforce Security, and Advance America First Diplomacy
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation acts to maintain robust funding for our
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Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) led the passage of a bipartisan resolution to designate July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. The resolution recognizes the essential contributions of journeyman lineworkers in mai
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Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Groups Continue to Encourage Attacks on World Cup Events, Alleged Owner of Neo-Fascist Forum Advertises on Dark Web Imageboard That Glorifies Mass Shooters
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Groups Continue to Encourage Attacks on World Cup Events, Alleged Owner of Neo-Fascist Forum Advertises on Dark Web Imageboard That Glorifies Mass Shooters
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(New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence.
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Federal Register: FAA Issues Information Collection Notice on Passenger Evacuation Experience Survey
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a new information collection. The collection involves an electronic distribution of a survey to gather information on passengers' experience during an emergency evacuation or
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FHSU unveils 2026 Alumni Award recipients
HAYS, Kansas, July 14 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news:
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FHSU unveils 2026 Alumni Award recipients
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By: FHSU Alumni Office
HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State University will honor five outstanding alumni during Homecoming weekend, October 1-3. These individuals reflect the heart of FHSU through their commitment to leadership and service, and their contributions will be celebrated throughout Homecoming.
Award recipients include:
Alumni Achievement Award
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Governor Stitt Authorizes Oklahoma Task Force 1 Deployment to Texas Flooding
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 14 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Authorizes Oklahoma Task Force 1 Deployment to Texas Flooding
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OKLAHOMA CITY (July 14, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma is sending four Type III swift water rescue teams to Texas to assist with ongoing flood response. The teams include 24 Oklahoma Task Force 1 members from the Tulsa and Oklahoma
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Hitachi Group Site Selected as "Global Lighthouse Factory" by the World Economic Forum, Marking the Group's Second Designation
TOKYO, Japan, July 15 -- Hitachi issued the following news release:
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Hitachi Group site selected as "Global Lighthouse Factory" by the World Economic Forum, marking the Group's second designation
* Hitachi Vantara's Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. advanced storage manufacturing site newly selected as a "Lighthouse" in recognition of the results achieved through AI-driven utilization as part of Hitachi's Customer Zero initiative
* Hitachi will further enhance HMAX by drawing on cutting-edge AI ex
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House Appropriations Chairman Cole Issues Statement on Death of Sen. Graham
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement:
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Cole Statement on the Passing of Senator and Appropriator Lindsey Graham
Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement:
Chairman Tom Cole said, "There are few corners of Capitol Hill where South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham wasn't known. Whether you knew him personally or simply watched him at work, he wa
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House Passes H.R. 8595: Countering Adversaries, Reinforcing Security, and Advancing America First Diplomacy
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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House Passes H.R. 8595: Countering Adversaries, Reinforcing Security, and Advancing America First Diplomacy
Today, the House of Representatives met to consider H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. The measure was approved by a vote of 217-209.
National Security, Department o
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Indiana University Completes NAGPRA Inventory of Native American Human Remains
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Indiana University, Bloomington, completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying cultural affiliation for Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory includes human remains representing at least 31 individuals and one lot of associated funerary objects consisting of faunal bones
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Lankford Questions DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on Iran Threats, Terror Financing, and ODNI Reform
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford Questions DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on Iran Threats, Terror Financing, and ODNI Reform
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, today questioned Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, on the growing terror threat from Iran and how his experience prosecuting terrorists, spies, and money laundere
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48
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N.H. A.G. Formella: $29.6 Million Settlement Secured With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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$29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, lon
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NASW-OK Welcomes Northwestern Oklahoma State University Senior to Board of Directors as Student Representative
ALVA, Oklahoma, July 16 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
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NASW-OK Welcomes Northwestern Senior to Board of Directors as Student Representative
The National Association of Social Workers Oklahoma Chapter (NASW-OK) recently announced the appointment of Isabella Burden to its Board of Directors as the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Student Representative for the 2026-2027 term, beginning July 1, 2026.
Burden, a Medicine Lodge, Kansas, senior major
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Okla. A.G. Drummond: Cash App Settlement Will Strengthen Fraud Protections for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 16 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Drummond: Cash App settlement will strengthen fraud protections for Oklahomans
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced Oklahoma's share of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of the app, failed to protect users from fraud
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Oklahoma Ends the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 15 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Oklahoma Ends the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth
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OKLAHOMA CITY (July 15, 2026) - In partnership with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Governor Stitt announced that Oklahoma will join the states that have chosen to end the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster
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OU Students Make History Operating World's Largest Commercial Solar Drone
NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU Students Make History Operating World's Largest Commercial Solar Drone
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NORMAN, Okla. - A group of University of Oklahoma students spent roughly a month this spring doing something few civilians have ever done: operating a solar-powered autonomous aircraft with a wingspan comparable to a Boeing 747 as part of a record-setting flight campaign.
"It is not every day you can be part of a company's hist
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Peabody Museum Identifies Tribal Affiliation for Alabama Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The Harvard University Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying cultural affiliation for associated funerary objects, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory covers three associated funerary objects from Moundville and other locations in Hale and Tuscaloosa co
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Purse and the Gavel: Appropriators Review the Supreme Court's FY27 Budget Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, posted the following news release:
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The Purse and the Gavel: Appropriators Review the Supreme Court's FY27 Budget Priorities
The Founders gave Congress the purse and the judiciary the rule of law gavel. Those constitutional responsibilities came together as the House Appropriations Committee reviewed the Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request with Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney
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Reps. Diaz-Balart, Cole Issue Remarks on National Security, Department of State & Related Programs Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Diaz-Balart, Cole on H.R. 8595: Safety, Security, and Strategic Strength
Today, House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 8595, the Natio
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Robotic Surgery Supports Improved Outcomes and Patient Recovery
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Robotic Surgery Supports Improved Outcomes and Patient Recovery
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With 14 surgical robots, Ascension St. John is Northeast Oklahoma's surgical robotics leader. For our patients, this means they have access to less invasive surgical procedures that can lead to faster healing times, closer to home.
Dr. Kip Dorsey visited with KOTV - News On 6's Amy Slanchi
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement With Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-run
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Texas wheat: More problems than bright spots this year
AUSTIN, Texas, July 14 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas wheat: More problems than bright spots this year
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The 2025-2026 Texas wheat season was characterized by drought and heat stress as well as viral and fungal infections across the state, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.
Sporadic rainfall around planting allowed for good and quick establishment
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The CW Network Sets Broadcast Teams for 2026 ACC, Pac-12, and Mountain West College Football Season
IRVING, Texas, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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The CW Network Sets Broadcast Teams for 2026 ACC, Pac-12, and Mountain West College Football Season
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Network to Broadcast 140 Hours of Regular Season College Football This Fall Beginning on Saturday, August 29 with New Mexico State at Florida State
Thom Brennaman Returns for His Third Year as Lead Play-by-Play Commentator for ACC Games Alongside B
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University of Tennessee Completes NAGPRA Inventory for Native American Human Remains
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The University of Tennessee, U.S. Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying cultural affiliation for Native American human remains, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory includes human remains representing at least 16 Native American individuals and three associated funerary objects consist
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University of Tennessee Completes NAGPRA Inventory for Native American Human Remains Linked to Pawnee Nation
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The University of Tennessee, U.S. Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying cultural affiliation with the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory includes human remains representing at least four Native American individuals and four associated funerary objects consi
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WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
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A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 custom
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