Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma
21 students trade summer break for scientific discovery at OMRF
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:
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21 students trade summer break for scientific discovery at OMRF
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While most of their friends spent the summer relaxing or working traditional jobs, 21 college students investigated diseases including heart failure, cancer and Alzheimer's while working with scientists at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
They are returning to class this month with their first real-world experien
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ACF Awards $6 Million to 10 Jurisdictions to Advance Use of Predictive Risk Modeling in Child Welfare
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release:
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ACF Awards $6 Million to 10 Jurisdictions to Advance Use of Predictive Risk Modeling in Child Welfare
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $6 million in grant funding to 10 child welfare jurisdictions to pilot new technology aimed at improving child safety and case
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Americans for Tax Reform: 25 Conservative Groups Urge Senate Majority Leader Thune to Support FIRM Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Andrew Gins:
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25 Conservative Groups Urge Senate Majority Leader Thune to Support FIRM Act
On August 12th, 2026, Americans for Tax Reform, along with 24 other conservative organizations organized a letter urging Senate majority leader John Thune (R-Sd.) to support Tim Scott's (R-Sc.) Financial Integrity and Regulation Management (FIRM) Act to put an end to government-initiated debanking.
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Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Sukup Manufac
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Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen:
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End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k
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As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current
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Americans for Tax Reform: Gubernatorial Candidate Mazzei Plans to Boost Income Tax Elimination Pace in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by Doug Kellogg:
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Gubernatorial Candidate Mazzei Plans to Boost Income Tax Elimination Pace in Oklahoma
The race for governor of Oklahoma is heating up. The hotly contested Republican primary is in a runoff, between former state senator Mike Mazzei and Attorney General Gentner Drummond, to determine who will be on the ballot in November.
Mazzei has announced a plan to cut the state income t
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94.
As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts fo
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Americans for Tax Reform: Oklahoma Families Are Choosing School Choice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jude Butler:
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Oklahoma Families Are Choosing School Choice
Families and parents who would like to guide their children's education are enjoying wins in the Sooner state thanks to continued focus on the issue from state lawmakers.
The state's universal school choice program - the Parental Choice Tax Credit - is expanding, and more students will benefit.
Carrie Winchel at newson6.com reports the Oklahoma
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Ark. Economic Development Commission: State Joins 'Reigniting the American Dream' Compact Focused on Entrepreneurship
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission issued the following news:
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Arkansas Joins Reigniting the American Dream Compact Focused on Entrepreneurship
Arkansas is doubling down on its commitment to its innovative entrepreneurs by joining a compact of governors nationwide to advance entrepreneurship in the United States.
The compact, "Reigniting the American Dream," is designed to promote the importance of entrepreneurship and establish strategies for
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country.
While immigration enforcement is frequently a
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region July 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Regional prices rose 0.1 percent in July, up 3.2 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent over
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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Former OU Coach Sherri Coale Speaks at SSC Fall In-Service
SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- Seminole State College posted the following news:
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Former OU Coach Sherri Coale Speaks at SSC Fall In-Service
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Former University of Oklahoma women's basketball Head Coach Sherri Coale shared lessons from her career and reflections on living intentionally during Seminole State College's fall in-service on Aug. 12.
Coale presented her keynote, "Time Well Spent," to approximately 140 full-time SSC faculty and staff in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center's Utterbac
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Governor Stitt Launches Review of CAIR's Potential Ties to Muslim Brotherhood, Terrorist Networks
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Launches Review of CAIR's Potential Ties to Muslim Brotherhood, Terrorist Networks
Governor Kevin Stitt today issued an executive order directing the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security to assess whether the Muslim Brotherhood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), or individuals and entities acting on their behalf present
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Governor Stitt Releases Report by Secretary Dan Hamlin to Strengthen Oklahoma School Finance and Support Classroom Instruction
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 12 (TNSxrep) -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Releases Report by Secretary Dan Hamlin to Strengthen Oklahoma School Finance and Support Classroom Instruction
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Governor Kevin Stitt released a report today prepared by Dan Hamlin during his time as Secretary of Education, pursuant to Executive Order 2026-12. The report offers recommendations to strengthen transparency, effectiveness, and accountability in Oklahoma's
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Governor Stitt Signs Camp Safety Bill to Help Protect Oklahoma Kids
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Signs Camp Safety Bill to Help Protect Oklahoma Kids
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OKLAHOMA CITY (August 12, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today signed House Bill 1675, establishing stronger emergency-preparedness requirements for youth camps, outdoor programs and recreational campgrounds across Oklahoma.
By Jan. 1, 2027, covered facilities must identify site-specific hazards and put emergency plans in pla
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How Much Is Ken Paxton Worth? A Look At The Scandal-Scarred MAGA Senate Candidate's Finances [Forbes]
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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How Much Is Ken Paxton Worth? A Look At The Scandal-Scarred MAGA Senate Candidate's Finances [Forbes]
New reporting from Forbes is highlighting the enormous wealth Corrupt Ken Paxton has amassed on a taxpayer-funded salary over the last decade - including a net worth of $13 million and 15 properties across five states.
Forbes said that Paxton has "amassed a fortune unusual for a career Texas politic
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ICYMI: President Trump Calls a Drummond 'FAKE Republican' Ahead of OK-GOV Runoff
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Club for Growth PAC, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: President Trump Calls a Drummond 'FAKE Republican' Ahead of OK-GOV Runoff
In case you missed it, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Mike Mazzei in Oklahoma's Republican Gubernatorial runoff while blasting his opponent, Gentner Drummond. President Trump called Drummond a 'FAKE Republican', highlighting Drummond's past donations to Joe Biden's Presidential Campaig
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Institutional Shareholder Services Issues Statement on Lawsuit Challenging Oklahoma Statute, H.B. 4429
BERLIN, Germany, Aug. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Institutional Shareholder Services, a provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to financial market participants, posted the following news release:
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Statement in Connection with Filing of Lawsuit Challenging Oklahoma Statute, H.B. 4429
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ROCKVILLE, Md. (August 13, 2026) -Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) today announced it has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western Distr
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NRWA Applauds Glen Smith on USDA Confirmation
DUNCAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 14 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release:
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NRWA Applauds Glen Smith on USDA Confirmation
Smith's practical leadership and understanding of rural America will be invaluable
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The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) congratulates Glen Smith on his confirmation as USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development and welcomes the practical leadership he will bring to benefit rural America. NRWA's more than 31,000 small and rural wate
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Okla. A.G. Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury Indicts Attorney Accused of Helping Former Death Row Inmate Conceal Contraband Phone
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 14 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury indicts attorney accused of helping former death row inmate conceal contraband phone
Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted an Alabama attorney accused of helping former death row inmate Tremane Wood conceal a contraband cell phone while he was incarcerated at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Request in Urging DOJ Not to Appeal Firearm Restrictions Ruling
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Request in Urging DOJ Not to Appeal Firearm Restrictions Ruling
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins eight other Attorneys General in requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice not appeal a Texas federal court decision ruling that the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for short barreled rifles, short barreled shot
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Two OSU-COM students honored for their commitment to osteopathic medicine
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 12 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences posted the following news:
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Two OSU-COM students honored for their commitment to osteopathic medicine
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Two Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine students were recognized for their leadership and commitment to the osteopathic profession by the Osteopathic Founders Foundation (OFF).
Fourth-year OSU-COM students Eddy Bagaruka and Gabrielle Siemer received the 2026 Osteopathic Tribute
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Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act
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WICKER AND ARMSTRONG'S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA'S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) is growing momentum behind comprehensive permitting reform, announcing 13 a
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