TULSA, Oklahoma, July 27 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * 'It's about service': Law alumna talks Tulsa, career and gratitude * Ann Keele (J.D. '06) has built a career defined by service, leadership and a commitment to strengthening Oklahoma's legal community. A shareholder at Hall Estill, she previously served as a Tulsa County special judge, president of the Tulsa County Bar Association and its foundation and most recently as president of The University of Tulsa   more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined in co-sponsoring S. 4952, the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive anti-fraud legislative package that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars and stop fraudsters. Led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the legislation is projected to save taxpayers $240 billion if enacted.  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has revoked Gene M. Koop, D.D.S.'s registration to handle controlled substances in Oklahoma after finding that his state authorizations had expired and he did not request a hearing to contest the action. The agency issued an Order to Show Cause to Koop on Nov. 17, 2025, proposing revocation of Certificate of Registration No. BK1369633. The order alleged that Koop was without authority to prescribe, adm  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from Citizens Bancshares Inc., ESOP, of Edmond, Oklahoma, to acquire up to 47.03 percent of Citizens Bancshares Inc., and indirectly acquire additional shares of the Citizens Bank of Edmond. The application was filed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. Comments are due Aug. 27, 2026, and may be submitted to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City or the Board of Governors. -- Kripaa C  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by The NORDAM Group LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma, challenging the U.S. Navy's award of a contract to Vertex Modernization and Sustainment LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana, for the repair and modification of SUU-79 pylons used on various naval aircraft. The procurement, conducted by the Naval Supply Systems Command, sought proposals for one or more three-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts. Although the   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 24 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Eight Gubernatorial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eight gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions. John Brown, of Lee's Summit, was reappointed to the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects. Mr. Brown owned and operated  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lankford Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee on Ending Government Shutdowns Forever * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) testified Wednesday before the House Appropriations Committee in support of his bipartisan, bicameral Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would take government shutdowns off the table and require Congress to stay in Washington until its work  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSFR) -- The Michigan History Center, Lansing, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory that identified cultural affiliation with nine federally recognized Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The center determined the remains represent one Native American individual. Th  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Identify Useful Tool for Diagnosing Endocrine Dysfunction in Sick Foals Researchers have found that an arginine vasopressin stimulation (AVP) test offers a reliable way to test the endocrine function of sick foals. The work could lead to faster identification, treatment and improved survival rates for foals with hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal gland axis (HPAA) dysf  more

MIAMI, Oklahoma, July 27 -- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College issued the following news: * * * NEO's Dale Patterson Inducted into Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College's Dale Patterson has been inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) Hall of Fame, one of the state's highest honors recognizing individuals who have made lasting contributions to athletics in Oklahoma. Patterson was recognized in the Distinguished Service category during the Okl  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, July 28 -- Northeastern State University issued the following news: * * * NSU-Broken Arrow opens new Community Counseling Clinic BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - Northeastern State University (NSU) has opened the Community Counseling Clinic (CCC) at the Broken Arrow campus, a new clinic designed to expand access to mental health services for the surrounding communities. The clinic provides counseling services for psychological and behavioral concerns such as depression, anxiety, tr  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 28 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Drummond demands release of overdue insurance examination report Attorney General Gentner Drummond today called on Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready to immediately release the Oklahoma Insurance Department's long-delayed examination report into insurance companies' roof-claim handling practices, saying Oklahoma homeowners deserve the transparency they wer  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 27 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Medicine Welcomes Largest Class in School History at White Coat Ceremony * As faculty members helped first-year medical students into crisp white coats, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Class of 2030 crossed an important threshold. The annual White Coat Ceremony marked the beginning of their journey from aspiring doctors to future physicians, symbolizing the trust, compassion   more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- President Trump issued the following statement on the 45th anniversary of the martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother: * * * Today, Melania and I join with American Catholics and people of faith all across the world in honoring the towering legacy of Father Stanley Rother--an Oklahoma farm boy, the first American-born martyr beatified by the Catholic Church, and a champion of human dignity who heroically laid down his life to bring the light of Jesus Christ to a people plague  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following report on July 15, 2026, by Daniel Raimi, Christina Cilento, and Noah Kaufman entitled "A Tale of Three Cities: Lessons on Economic Development from the Birthplace of the Oil Industry". Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary As oil- and gas-producing communities across the United States grapple with uncertain economic futures, valuable lessons can be drawn from the region where the modern petroleum industry w  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 27 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Appoints Gary Stark to the Arkansas State Board of Education * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Gary Stark to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education. Stark, whose term will expire on June 30, 2033, is replacing Adrienne Woods. "Few people understand what it takes to build great schools better than Gary Sta  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following written testimony by Brian Waller, vice president of external relations for Shelter Insurance Companies, Columbia, Missouri, on behalf of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Reforming FEMA: Ensuring the Nation's Disaster Readiness Works for Americans." FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency. * * * Chairman Graves, Ranking Membe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * To Address the Housing Crisis, New VPA Proposals Point to Past Successes and a Vision for the Future * The United States is in a housing crisis: there are simply not enough affordable homes for the workers and families that need them. Two new reports published by Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA) offer lessons for addressing this crisis: the first paper, from Vanderbilt Law School professors Christopher  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank * WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the   more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release: * * * WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill. For a on  more