Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma
Alumni Association President Reconnects Graduates With UTulsa
TULSA, Oklahoma, July 28 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business issued the following news:
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Alumni Association president reconnects graduates with UTulsa
The University of Tulsa wasn't the closest university to Dessie Nash's hometown of Houston, but it was the only one to offer her a full-ride scholarship.
"It was a win-win," Nash said. "It wasn't that far away from home, I didn't have to pay for college, and it had a great reputation."
More than 30 years later, the 199
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 93.
As documented below at least 93 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for kids were enacted
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Americans for Tax Reform: Progressive Activist Oren Cass Unaware of Republican State Tax Cut Revolution
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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Progressive Activist Oren Cass Unaware of Republican State Tax Cut Revolution
American Compass chief economist unaware of red states cutting taxes: "I haven't researched at the state level on what Republicans have done."
Dennis Hull
In a debate with Americans for Tax Reform president Grover Norquist this week, progressive activist Oren Cass urged conservatives to abandon their commitment to oppose tax inc
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Bank7 Applies to Acquire Century Financial Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- An application has been filed with the Federal Reserve seeking approval for Bank7 Corp. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to acquire Century Financial Services Corp. and indirectly acquire Century Bank, both of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The application is being reviewed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, Regulation Y and other applicable banking laws and regulations. The Federal Reserve said interested parties may submit written comments addressing the statutory rev
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CMS Administrator Oz Joins Governors and NGA to Advance Rural Health Transformation and Address Medicaid Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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CMS Administrator Oz Joins Governors and NGA to Advance Rural Health Transformation and Address Medicaid Program Integrity
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today welcomed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for discussion to advance the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and ad
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DHS Secretary Mullin Joins Governors and NGA to Advance State-Federal Homeland Security Coordination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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DHS Secretary Mullin Joins Governors and NGA to Advance State-Federal Homeland Security Coordination
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin attended the National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City, joining governors for a fireside chat moderated by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. Governo
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First Spouses Champion Initiatives to Foster Opportunity and Strengthen Communities Across States
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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First Spouses Champion Initiatives to Foster Opportunity and Strengthen Communities Across States
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today convened first spouses from across the country during its 2026 NGA Summer Meeting for a discussion on "Building the Dream: Access, Opportunity, and Hope." First spouses highlighted the way
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From the Dean's Desk - University of Tulsa College of Law, July 2026
TULSA, Oklahoma, July 28 -- The University of Tulsa College of Law issued the following news:
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From the Dean's Desk: Law, July 2026
The 2025-26 academic year marked a significant step forward for The University of Tulsa's College of Law. Across every measure that matters - student success, academic excellence, professional outcomes and institutional investment - the college continued to build momentum and strengthen its position as a leader in legal education.
Among the year's most nota
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Governor Moore Delivers Remarks at the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting to Launch Service United Campaign
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Governor Moore Delivers Remarks at the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting to Launch Service United Campaign
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Governor today delivered remarks at the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting to officially launch "Service United," the governor's signature campaign as chair of the bip
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Governor Polis Discusses Colorado's National Leadership In Education at the National Governors Association Convening in Oklahoma City
DENVER, Colorado, July 31 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Discusses Colorado's National Leadership In Education at the National Governors Association Convening in Oklahoma City
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Today, Governor Polis, joined by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, spoke on a panel at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City where he highlighted Colorado's national leadership in education. Colorado was recently ranked th
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Institute for Justice: Oklahoma Small Business Gets Early Win in Lawsuit Challenging Restrictions on Selling Caskets
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Oklahoma Small Business Gets Early Win in Lawsuit Challenging Restrictions on Selling Caskets
OKLAHOMA CITY--On Thursday, the District Court of Oklahoma County denied the state of Oklahoma's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its restrictions on selling caskets. The lawsuit was brought in February by Caskets of Honor owners Candi Mentink and Todd Collard, and their attorneys
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Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate 100 Native American Human Remains from Gold Mine site in Richland Parish
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation.
According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least 100 Native American indi
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Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Ancestor from Fleming/Berthoud Cemetery site in Jefferson Parish
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation.
According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of one Native American individual an
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Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains from Greenhouse Site, Upper Saline Mound, Indian Bayou Mounds in Avoyelles Parish
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation.
According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of three Native American individuals
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Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains from Red River in Bossier Parish
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation.
According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least three Native American individuals recovered from sandbar
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Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, 1,601 Funerary Objects from Natchez Fort Site in Catahoula Parish
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation.
According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least 10 Native American indiv
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Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects from Morehouse, West Carroll Parishes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation.
According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least four Native American individ
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Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects from Sites in Calcasieu, Cameron, St. Tammany Parishes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation.
According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the agency identified the human remains of at least five Native American individ
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Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects to Caddo Nation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation.
According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least 24 Native American indiv
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Launches "Service United" Campaign to Bridge Community Divides and Promote Workforce Development with $10 Million in Philanthropic Support
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Launches "Service United" Campaign to Bridge Community Divides and Promote Workforce Development with $10 Million in Philanthropic Support
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who later today will be elected chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), this morning launched his signature initiative, "Service United
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New American Opportunity Project to Address Debt, AI-Driven Economic Disruption, Unsustainable Social Safety Net While Expanding Opportunity for Workers and Families
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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New American Opportunity Project to Address Debt, AI-Driven Economic Disruption, Unsustainable Social Safety Net While Expanding Opportunity for Workers and Families
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Unique partnership to develop options for how America can invest, modernize, and pay for its future
Washington, DC-The Bipartisan Policy Center and the National Governors Association
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NGA "Common Ground" Town Hall in Partnership with NBC News at 2026 Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA "Common Ground" Town Hall in Partnership with NBC News at 2026 Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City
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Governors engage in bipartisan dialogue with "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker about the issues that matter most to Americans
OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA), in partnership with NBC News, today hosted its first-ever
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NGA Announces New Executive Committee, Commemorates the Power of Service to Close Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Announces New Executive Committee, Commemorates the Power of Service to Close Summer Meeting
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Gov. Wes Moore becomes NGA Chair as Govs. Kelly, Walz, Stitt and Gordon reflect on public service
OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced its new executive committee leadership for 2026-2027 during the final day of the
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NGA, Dignity.Us Launch Center for Dignity in Politics to Strengthen Democratic Leadership and Promote Civil Discourse
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA, Dignity.Us Launch Center for Dignity in Politics to Strengthen Democratic Leadership and Promote Civil Discourse
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New bipartisan center will equip governors with tools to foster respect, reduce political polarization and strengthen democratic culture
OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced the launch of the Ce
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NGA, RAISE US Announce $1 Million Partnership to Promote States' Efforts to Harness AI and the Future of Work
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA, RAISE US Announce $1 Million Partnership to Promote States' Efforts to Harness AI and the Future of Work
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Govs. Moore and Cox join former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to discuss state-based leadership for AI job opportunities
OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) and RAISE US - a non
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Petersburg National Battlefield to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- Petersburg National Battlefield, Virginia, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to eligible Tribal claimants under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The notice states that the battlefield intends to carry out the disposition of human remains and associated funerary objects removed from Federal or T
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University of Alabama at Birmingham to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham will repatriate Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act after completing an inventory that identified cultural affiliations with nine federally recognized tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory includes the remains of at least two Native American individuals and th
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University of Alabama at Birmingham to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham will repatriate Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act after determining a cultural affiliation with nine federally recognized tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory covers the remains of at least two Native American individuals and three associated funerary objec
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University of Missouri Museum to Repatriate Cahokia Human Remains, Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology, Columbia, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Native American tribes under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), following completion of an inventory that identified cultural affiliation with 11 tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The museum determined that the co
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University of Tulsa: Undergraduate Engineering and Computer Science Researchers Earn Top Honors at IEEE ORSS 2026
TULSA, Oklahoma, July 29 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science issued the following news:
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Undergraduate ECS researchers earn top honors at IEEE ORSS 2026
The University of Tulsa's College of Engineering & Computer Science continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation, research and success while preparing students to be competitive in academia and in their chosen industry. In May, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) held i
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