Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma
A.G. Drummond Backs Senate Fauci Inquiry, Orders Oklahoma Investigation
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Drummond backs Senate Fauci inquiry, orders Oklahoma investigation
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced his support for the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci and the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drummond also confirmed he has directed his own office to
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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American Farm Bureau Federation: 10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture's greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge.
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announci
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking
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Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency and accountability from the AI company OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, for its complete lack of oversight and transparency in the hacking of Hugging Face, another AI company.
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan
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Attorney General Hanaway Urges Congress To Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Urges Congress To Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, alongside 16 other attorneys general, sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce and the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance expressing their support for the swift passage of H.R. 5364 and S.417
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-ru
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long
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Billboard Thanks Congress for Helping 18 Million Cancer Survivors Celebrate America's 250th
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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New Billboard Thanks Congress for Helping 18 Million Cancer Survivors Celebrate America's 250th
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - July 23, 2026 - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed a billboard in Oklahoma City to thank Congress for demonstrating a strong commitment to cancer prevention and cures.
"Behind every cancer statistic is a f
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Oklahoma Fourth Quarter 2025
DALLAS, Texas, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Oklahoma Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Oklahoma were 83,371, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 70,488, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissione
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Aug. 3, 2026
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Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.7 percent in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that one year ago
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Smith May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Smith May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Workers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.18 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups in
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawton May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawton May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Workers in the Lawton, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.09 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included mana
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Oklahoma City May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Oklahoma City May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Workers in the Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.00 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Tulsa May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Tulsa May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Workers in the Tulsa, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.40 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included manage
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Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
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Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 1
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Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release:
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Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council
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Aug. 4, 2026
CONTACT: Abbey Schieffer, Erin Redemske
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - As part of its Center for Agriculture and the Economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has established an Agricultural Advisory Council.
The Agricultural Advisory Council
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Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: July Research Roundup - Select Papers
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued its July Research Roundup:
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July Research Roundup: Select Papers
This month, we covered the 2026 Environmental Performance Index; how gas bubbles shaped Kilauea's lava flow; and the Pacific's contrasting effects on wildfires. Here are some additional studies worth noting.
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Every month, researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and across the Columbia Climate School publish work that deepens our under
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo
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Governor Stitt Celebrates Oklahoma's FY26 Revenue Close, Six Straight Years Above Estimate
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Celebrates Oklahoma's FY26 Revenue Close, Six Straight Years Above Estimate
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OKLAHOMA CITY (August 4, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today celebrated Oklahoma's Fiscal Year 2026 General Revenue Fund closing $612 million, or 7.4%, above estimate and $142 million above Fiscal Year 2025 collections. This marks the sixth straight year Oklahoma has finished above revenue estimates, foll
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Governor Stitt Hosts NGA Summer Meeting, Highlights State Leadership and American Dream
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Hosts NGA Summer Meeting, Highlights State Leadership and American Dream
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OKLAHOMA CITY (August 3, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt welcomed governors from across the nation to Oklahoma City for the 2026 National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting, highlighting Oklahoma's leadership, hospitality, and commitment to advancing the American Dream.
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Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected NGA Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and outgoing NGA Chair Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt closed out the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting Saturday by highlighting the major priorities, policies and initiatives that will guide NGA's work in the coming year.
Moore Elected National Governors A
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House Appropriations Chairman Cole Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Committee Chairwoman Granger
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Cole Mourns Passing of Chairwoman Kay Granger, Honors Trailblazing Legacy
House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement on the passing of former Chairwoman Kay Granger, whose life, legacy, and work have left a lasting mark on the House Appropriations Committee and nation:
Chairman Tom Cole said, "It is with hea
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Kicking Off a Fall of Fun on Southwest Airlines
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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Kicking Off a Fall of Fun on Southwest Airlines
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Customers looking to catch their favorite team on the gridiron, hear some live music at a festival, watch cars race, or lace up their racing own racing shoes are in luck! Southwest Airlines(r) has nearly 300 flights in its fall schedule specifically designed to connect Customers with the events that are most important in their lives.
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Lankford, Lee Introduce Bill to End Federal Funding for Harmful Gender Transition Research on Minors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford, Lee Introduce Bill to End Federal Funding for Harmful Gender Transition Research on Minors
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Mike Lee (R-UT) recently introduced the Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act to prohibit the use of federal funds for any research or publication promoting gender transitions for minors. The legislation will shield American children f
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LSU Shreveport's new volleyball program has pieces in place to compete during inaugural season
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 4 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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LSU Shreveport's new volleyball program has pieces in place to compete during inaugural season
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SHREVEPORT - Caitlin Clampitt had a decision to make.
The volleyball outside hitter completed her junior college career in Texas, but she was homesick to return to her Shreveport roots.
Clampitt was leaning toward coming back to Shreveport and ending her volleyball playing career when
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settleme
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N.H. A.G. Formella: $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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$400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running consp
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 5 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Pushes for Stronger 'Know Your Customer' Rules to Fight Robocalls
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Drummond pushes for stronger 'Know Your Customer' rules to fight robocalls
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules to stop scam robocalls before they ever reach Oklahomans' phones.
"Know Your Customer" rules require phone companies to verify who is using their networks to
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Urges Congress to Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Drummond urges Congress to help states fight Medicaid fraud
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the U.S. House and Senate to pass two pieces of legislation that would expand the ability of states to investigate and prosecute Medicaid recipient fraud. He and 16 attorneys general sent a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate
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Researchers Discover How Tumors Enlist Nerves to Keep Growing
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 4 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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Researchers Discover How Tumors Enlist Nerves to Keep Growing
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OKLAHOMA CITY - New research from the University of Oklahoma demonstrates how an aggressive form of breast cancer co-opts the body's own immune system to attract nerves that fuel tumor growth.
Scientists have long known that many solid tumors contain networks of nerves, but they haven't understood how those nerves get there. This study, publ
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other Attorneys General in requesting Congress to support the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act.
The Attorney General Office's State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and others throughout the nation are limited by cur
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Specialized auto programs meet member needs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Specialized auto programs meet member needs
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For credit unions, "people helping people" means going above and beyond to find affordable products and services for members who need it. Nationwide, credit unions offer specialized auto loan programs that help members who would not qualify under traditional underwriting secure reliable transportation.
As covered in America's Credit Unio
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Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Seeks Input on the Future of Congressional Modernization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Reps. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, and Norma Torres, D-California, chairwoman and ranking member of the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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The Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Seeks Input on the Future of Congressional Modernization
The Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Ranking Member Norma Torres (CA-35) are seeking actiona
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Toyota Expands American Red Cross Partnership With $1,000,000 Disaster Relief Donation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The American Red Cross issued the following news release:
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Toyota expands American Red Cross partnership with $1,000,000 Disaster Relief donation
As extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe, support helps power nonstop response to major disasters
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The American Red Cross recognizes Toyota for its increased investment of $1 million to the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). This pre-disaster donation builds on Toyota's longstanding support and helps ensu
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U.S. Court of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49042) on July 23, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Court of Appeals - Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdi
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U.S. WNT Earns Gold at 2026 International Cup, Elite Team Finishes Third
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 5 -- USA Softball issued the following news:
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U.S. WNT earns gold at 2026 International Cup; Elite Team finishes third
Team USA closed out the 2026 USA Softball International Cup, presented by Mercy, in dominant fashion as the U.S. Women's National Team (WNT) claimed the gold medal and the U.S. Women's Elite Team secured a third-place finish. The world-ranked No. 2 WNT defeated No. 1 Japan, 2-0, in Sunday night's championship game to capture the title, while
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Universities of Kansas, Tennessee to Repatriate Native American Remains to Kaw Nation, Pawnee Nation, Wichita & Affiliated Tribes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of Kansas and the University of Tennessee Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, have completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining that human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Kaw Nation, Oklahoma; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco and Tawakonie), Oklahoma, according to a notice published by th
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University of Michigan to Repatriate Associated Funerary Object to Caddo Nation, Wichita & Affiliated Tribes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining that an associated funerary object is culturally affiliated with the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, & Tawakonie), Oklahoma, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory covers one lot of archaeolog
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University of Oklahoma Health: Researchers Discover How Tumors Enlist Nerves to Keep Growing
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news:
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Researchers Discover How Tumors Enlist Nerves to Keep Growing
New research from the University of Oklahoma demonstrates how an aggressive form of breast cancer co-opts the body's own immune system to attract nerves that fuel tumor growth.
Scientists have long known that many solid tumors contain networks of nerves, but they haven't understood how those nerves get there. This
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Western Oklahoma Students Attend Inaugural STEAM Dawg HOUSE Academy at SWOSU
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 3 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release:
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Western Oklahoma Students Attend Inaugural STEAM Dawg HOUSE Academy at SWOSU
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) welcomed 38 sixth and seventh grade students from across western Oklahoma to campus for the inaugural SWOSU STEAM Dawg HOUSE Summer Academy on July 16. The one-day academy was held at the SWOSU Wellness Center and gave students a chance to work through STEA
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