Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma

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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has 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 conspiracies to ar  more
AG Labrador Urges Congress to Pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 5 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Urges Congress to Pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act * BOISE, ID -Attorney General Raul Labrador joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other state attorneys general in a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Finance urging swift passage of H.R. 5364 and S. 4176, both known as the "STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act." "Ev  more
AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr  more
America First Policy Institute: America's Cattle Herd Is Stabilizing-And America First Policies Are Helping
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * America's Cattle Herd Is Stabilizing-And America First Policies Are Helping Executive Summary The U.S. beef cow herd has contracted for seven straight years, falling to 27.6 million head on January 1, 2026--the smallest since 1961 (USDA NASS 2026a; Peel 2026a). But the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) July 2026 Cattle report shows the long decline approaching its end: the all-cattle invento  more
Americans United for Separation of Church & State: Oklahomans Urge Federal Court to Uphold State's Rejection of Ben Gamla Religious Public Charter School
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Oklahomans urge federal court to uphold state's rejection of Ben Gamla religious public charter school OKLAHOMA CITY - A predominantly Jewish group of seven Oklahoma taxpayers - including families with children attending public schools, teachers and clergy - today urged a federal court to uphold the state's rejection of an attempt by the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter   more
Ascension St. John Medical Center Earns 'High Performing' Rating from U.S. News & World Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. John Medical Center Earns 'High Performing' Rating from U.S. News & World Report * Ascension St. John Medical Center, Ascension St. John Broken Arrow and Ascension St. John Owasso earned High Performing ratings in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition. This year's recognitions include: * Ascension St. John Medical Cen  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.  more
Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o  more
Attorney General Griffin Joins Letter to Congress Urging Passage of STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins Letter to Congress Urging Passage of STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act Griffin: 'We've had great success in addressing provider fraud, so it only makes sense to empower the experienced and capable investigators and prosecutors to tackle beneficiary and recipient fraud as well' - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after joining 16 ot  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad  more
Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of  more
BLM Invites Initial Public Feedback on Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale in February 2027 in New Mexico and Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Invites Initial Public Feedback on Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale in February 2027 in New Mexico and Oklahoma * SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 15 oil and gas parcels totaling 4,054 acres that may be included in a February 2027 lease sale in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The scoping   more
Chickasaw Cultural Center's annual Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival set Aug. 7-8
ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 4 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Cultural Center's annual Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival set Aug. 7-8 * SULPHUR, Okla.-Acclaimed First American films and filmmakers will once again take center stage during the 11th annual Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival, Aug. 7-8, at the Chickasaw Cultural Center's Anoli' Theater. The festival will feature an outstanding lineup of acclai  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule establishing, amending, suspending and removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, along with associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, at airports across the U.S. to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule became effective the same day, although individual procedures take effect on the dates specified in the regulatory amendm  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including  more
Freedom From Religion Foundation: Okla. Plaintiffs Urge Federal Court to Uphold Rejection of Religious Public Charter School
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Okla. plaintiffs urge federal court to uphold rejection of religious public charter school A group of seven Oklahoma taxpayers today urged a federal court to uphold the state's rejection of an attempt to open the nation's first religious public charter school. The intervenors are represented by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, th  more
Kenny Atkinson, Vlade Divac, Danilo Gallinari, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Jalen Suggs to Coach Top International Prospects at Inaugural Basketball Without Borders Next Up Camp in Istanbul
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Kenny Atkinson, Vlade Divac, Danilo Gallinari, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Jalen Suggs to coach top international prospects at inaugural Basketball Without Borders Next Up camp in Istanbul The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) today announced that the inaugural Men's Basketball Without Borders (BWB  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea  more
Murray, Lankford, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Funding Opportunities for Tribal Nations Neighboring Military Installations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Lankford, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Funding Opportunities for Tribal Nations Neighboring Military Installations * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced new legislation to make Tribal governments eligible to apply for grants under the Defense Community Infrastruct  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r  more
Oklahoma State Institute of Technology Names Melissa Dreyer Dean of School of Technology, Arts, Sciences & Health
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSUIT names Melissa Dreyer dean of School of Technology, Arts, Sciences & Health Dr. Melissa Dreyer, a veteran educator and leader of the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology community, has been selected to serve as the new dean of the School of Technology, Arts, Sciences & Health (STASH). Dreyer was promoted to lead STASH following an extensive search to fill the position. She previously   more
Oklahoma State Ph.D Student Awarded $25,000 Fellowship for Women's Health Research
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU Ph.D student awarded $25,000 fellowship for women's health research With academic determination and a sea of supporters behind her, Ph.D. student Alinafe Chinkondenji is paving the way for public health research. In addition to her academic success at Oklahoma State University, Chinkondenji was awarded the American Association of University Women International Fellowship for the 2025-26 academic sc  more
Oklahoma State University Selected for U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission Initiative
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma State University selected for U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission initiative The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology as one of the first projects funded under the Genesis Mission Request for Applications. The national portfolio of research teams will develop and demonstrate artificial intelligence-enable  more
Oklahoma State University-CHS Prepares Future Leaders With Tribal Health Graduate Certificate
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU-CHS prepares future leaders with Tribal Health Graduate Certificate As tribal nations across Oklahoma continue expanding and managing their own healthcare systems, the need for leaders who understand them continues to grow alongside it. The School of Health Care Administration at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is addressing this need with the Tribal Health Graduate Certificate.  more
Oklahoma State: ASHRAE Grant-In-Aid Helps MAE Students Further Their Research Capabilities
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * ASHRAE Grant-In-Aid helps MAE students further their research capabilities The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers honors both research excellence and future potential through the organization's Graduate Student Grant-in-Aid Award. The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University has established itself as a place where graduate   more
Progressive Policy Institute: Playbook Gives Governors and Mayors a Blueprint for Winning the $1.8 Trillion Space Race with China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * New Playbook Gives Governors and Mayors a Blueprint for Winning the $1.8 Trillion Space Race with China * As the global space economy races toward a projected $1.8 trillion by 2035, a new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) argues that governors and mayors will play a critical role in American space leadership. In "Leading in the Space Economy: A Strat  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp. In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co  more
SWOSU, Mexican Consulate Renew Scholarship Partnership for 2026
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 4 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * SWOSU, Mexican Consulate Renew Scholarship Partnership for 2026 * A renewed partnership between the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation and the Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City will provide $9,000 in scholarship support for students of Mexican origin in 2026. This year's funding brings the total scholarship support made available through the three-year pa  more
SwRI study finds evidence of liquid recently flowing on Pluto's surface
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI study finds evidence of liquid recently flowing on Pluto's surface * August 5, 2026 -A new study led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) provides evidence that liquid nitrogen is rising to Pluto's surface through cracks in the northern edge of the Sputnik Planitia, part of the massive heart-shaped glacier on the dwarf planet's surface. This is the first evidence of  more
Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan 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 conspiracies to inflate  more
UAPB's Dr. Pamela Moore Receives 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 5 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB's Dr. Pamela Moore Receives 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award * Dr. Pamela D. Moore, associate dean for global engagement and head of the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received the 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award in recognition of her contributions to international education in Arkansas. The award was prese  more
University of Mary Washington Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI'
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI' With artificial intelligence on the horizon in higher education, the liberal arts are situated to be long-term leaders in the conversation, as became evident at the University of Mary Washington during its first "Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI" conference in July. That was the goal for organizers,  more
WKU Psychological Sciences Research on Infant Temperament Named Among Top 10 Most Cited in Infancy Journal
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Psychological Sciences Research on Infant Temperament Named Among Top 10 Most Cited in Infancy Journal * A research study led by Dr. Diane Lickenbrock, Professor in the WKU Department of Psychological Sciences, alongside three WKU alumni, has been officially recognized as one of the Top 10 Most Cited Papers published in 2024 by the peer-reviewed journal Infancy. The publication, titled "Paren  more
Wyden Investigates Trump and RFK Jr. Corruption Favoring Big Tobacco and Kratom Companies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Wyden Investigates Trump and RFK Jr. Corruption Favoring Big Tobacco and Kratom Companies The Resignation of FDA Commissioner Exposes How Executive Interference, Special-Interest Lobbying, And Cabinet-Level Conflicts Of Interest Have Fueled The Administration's Push To Weaken Flavored Vaping And Kratom Restrictions at the Expense Of Public He  more