Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma
Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty in the classroom at SCOTUS
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty in the classroom at SCOTUS
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 12-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the United States Supreme Court supporting religious liberty for teachers.
The case deals with a Maryland school district policy that requires teachers to use th
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CU, ministers alliance partner to host Lawton City Council candidate forum
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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CU, ministers alliance partner to host Lawton City Council candidate forum
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The Lawton/Fort Sill Interdenominational Ministers Alliance and Cameron University will jointly sponsor a public forum featuring candidates for the Lawton City Council later this month. The forum will take place in the Cameron University Theatre at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Organizers have invited candidates seeking elect
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Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred
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Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure
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The Trustees of Indiana University approved promotions and tenure applications at their June 12, 2026, board meeting. Approved promotion in rank or tenure for faculty members, librarians, and researchers at Indiana University Southeast, were effective July 1, 2026.
Faculty members and researchers approved for pro
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Experts in artificial intelligence coming to Cameron for its 13th academic festival
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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Experts in artificial intelligence coming to Cameron for its 13th academic festival
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Cameron University has announced the slate of guest speakers for its 13th academic festival, "Being Human in the Age of AI," that kicks off later this month and runs through Spring 2027. The impressive roster includes experts and researchers whose work examines the benefits and perils of artificial intelligence.
Speaker
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Federal Register: FAA Issues Information Collection Notice on ACSMS System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (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 renewal of information collection. The collection for visitors involves individual names, driver's license number and vehicle license plate at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical C
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Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Chickasaw Nation Ada South Child Development Center
ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
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Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Chickasaw Nation Ada South Child Development Center
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ADA, Okla. -Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation Ada South Child Development Center Aug. 6, celebrating an important milestone in early childhood education for children and families in the Ada are
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Governor Stitt Celebrates Release of "Reigniting the American Dream" Film
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Celebrates Release of "Reigniting the American Dream" Film
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OKLAHOMA CITY (August 7, 2026) -Governor Kevin Stitt celebrated the release of his new documentary, Reigniting the American Dream, as part of his Chair's Initiative for the National Governors Association.
The film asks whether the notion that the circumstances of your birth don't have to determine where you end up is s
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Lankford Defends Age Verification Laws to Protect Children from Explicit Content
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford Defends Age Verification Laws to Protect Children from Explicit Content
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Chair of the Senate Values Action Team, today sent a letter to Pornhub after the company's July 28 letter urged state lawmakers to reject age verification laws that protect children from online explicit content.
You can read the full text of the letter HERE or below
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Lankford, Lee Introduce the Ballots by Election Day Act to Restore Confidence in Federal Elections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford, Lee Introduce the Ballots by Election Day Act to Restore Confidence in Federal Elections
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced the Ballots by Election Day Act to require that all absentee and mail-in ballots in federal elections be received by the time polls close on Election Day.
In Watson v. Republican National Committee, the US Supre
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Lankford, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Sanction Hezbollah and Strengthen Lebanon's Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Sanction Hezbollah and Strengthen Lebanon's Sovereignty
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support Act, legislation to support Lebanon's rule of law an
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Lifepoint Health: Private equity joint venture hospitals
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Lifepoint Health: Private equity joint venture hospitals
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Private equity's expansion into healthcare is increasingly happening through joint ventures with nonprofit health systems rather than traditional acquisitions. Our recent report, Private equity's joint venture takeover of nonprofit healthcare, examines this growing ownership model and the questions it raises for p
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National Rural Water Association: Program to Protect Rural Water & Wastewater Utilities From Cyberattacks
DUNCAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 8 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release:
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Program to Protect Rural Water & Wastewater Utilities from Cyberattacks
DEF CON Franklin and National Rural Water Association launch Water Watch Center to defend utilities against foreign attacks
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On the heels of one of the most widespread cyberattacks by a nation-state on U.S. water systems in history, DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) launched the Water
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Northeast Oklahoma A&M Welcomes John Littlefield as New Agriculture Department Chair
MIAMI, Oklahoma, Aug. 8 -- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College issued the following news:
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NEO Welcomes John Littlefield as New Agriculture Department Chair
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College welcomes alumnus John Littlefield back to his alma mater as the college's new Department Chair of Agriculture. With more than three decades of experience in agricultural education, Littlefield brings extensive classroom, leadership, and program development experience to the NEO Agriculture Department.
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Calls Pending State Employee Insurance Hike Wrong, Easily Avoidable
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 8 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Drummond calls pending state employee insurance hike wrong, easily avoidable
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling today's pending HealthChoice premium increases a crisis years in the making and entirely avoidable. HealthChoice is Oklahoma's self-funded health insurance plan, administered by the Employees Group Insurance Division (EGID) and covering mor
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Sanford International included in new six-event competition
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford International included in new six-event competition
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The contest will span the final five events of the 2026 regular season (Sanford International, PURE Insurance Championship, Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic, Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS, SAS Championship) and the first Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs event (Stifel Charity Classic).
The three highest Charles Schwab Cup
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Save the Children Urges Administration to Preserve the Core Promise of Head Start While Pursuing Practical Improvements
WESTPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 8 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Save the Children Urges Administration to Preserve the Core Promise of Head Start While Pursuing Practical Improvements
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Save the Children and its political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), today expressed concern that the Admi
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Senate Republicans Confirm Four U.S. Attorneys, Four U.S. Marshals and DOJ Inspector General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Republicans Confirm Four U.S. Attorneys, Four U.S. Marshals and DOJ Inspector General
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WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of four U.S. Attorneys, four U.S. Marshals and the Inspector General for the Department of Justice (DOJ). The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 74 executive nominees, by
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Senate Republicans Confirm Four U.S. Attorneys, Four U.S. Marshals and DOJ Inspector General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Confirm Four U.S. Attorneys, Four U.S. Marshals and DOJ Inspector General
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of four U.S. Attorneys, four U.S. Marshals and the Inspector General for the Department of Justice (DOJ). The nominees were confirmed as part of a nomi
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Smith Visits Keaton Cattle Company in Dent County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Smith Visits Keaton Cattle Company in Dent County
DENT COUNTY, Mo. - Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Keaton Cattle Company in Dent County this week, touring the operation and meeting with owner Freddie Keaton and his wife, Renee, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Missouri's cattle producers.
Congressman Smith said, "Freddie is exactly the kind of independent p
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SSC Readies Campus for Aug. 17 Start
SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- Seminole State College posted the following news:
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SSC Readies Campus for Aug. 17 Start
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Maintenance Technician Kevin Davidson installs new cabinets in Tanner Hall as Seminole State College completes campus improvements ahead of the fall semester. Classes begin Aug. 17.
New SSC block letters provide students, employees and visitors with a photo opportunity on campus. The installation was made possible through donations from the SSC Professional Staff Coun
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University of Southern California Rossier's Royel Johnson to Lead ASHE's Flagship Research Journal Starting November 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news:
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USC Rossier's Royel Johnson to lead ASHE's flagship research journal starting November 2026
By Ellen Evaristo
Royel M. Johnson, USC Rossier associate professor of higher education and faculty member of the Pullias Center for Higher Education, has been appointed editor of The Review of Higher Education, the flagship journal of the Association for the Study
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
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JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center.
"The white coat
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