LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 4, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Tom Cole House Committee on Appropriations U.S. Capitol Building, H-307 Washington, D.C  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 18 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Institute of Technology provides more than 65 graduates with rewarding careers in 2026 * The 2026 class of the Chickasaw Institute of Technology (CIT) took to the stage May 19 at the historic McSwain Theatre, Ada, Oklahoma, to receive trade certificates in various in-demand professions. Family and friends overflowed into the theater's balcony seatin  more

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Aug. 19 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Lost 'mega-escarpment' across ancient USA may explain Grand Canyon's missing billion years * Scientists have found evidence that a colossal cliff stretching thousands of kilometres across ancient North America may have exposed the heart of the Grand Canyon nearly a billion years before it was carved by the Colorado River. The study, led by the University of Southampton in the UK, proposes that a  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden issued the following news release: * * * OKC ZOO WELCOMES TWO CRITICALLY ENDANGERED WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLAS TO ITS ANIMAL FAMILY The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden invites fans to visit its newest animal family members, Western lowland gorillas, Kashata (33) and her daughter, Grace (7). The mother-daughter duo joined the Oklahoma City Zoo's gorilla family troop and can be seen exploring their habitat at Gr  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Students Design Solar Energy Plan for Sulphur Veterans Home * NORMAN, OKLA. - Three University of Oklahoma students took a class assignment beyond the classroom, developing a large-scale solar energy plan that could help reduce electricity costs at the Sulphur Veterans Home. Nicolas Skuja, Zachary Bell and Wolfgang Yarbrough, students in OU's Sustainable Energy Systems program, evaluated the technica  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 19 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Commends Federal Court Denial Of Appeal to Deport Members of Violent Venezuelan Gang South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for its decision to dismiss an appeal brought by suspected members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, who were trying to avoid removal from the United States by the Trum  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Sonal Gandhi Joins Dana-Farber as Senior Vice President for Campus Operations and Infrastructure * Dana-Farber Cancer Institute announced today that Sonal Gandhi has been hired as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Campus Operations and Infrastructure, effective August 31. In this role, Gandhi will be responsible for a broad portfolio which includes strategic oversi  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 19 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * SWOSU Education Administration Program Recognized in National Online Ranking * Southwestern Oklahoma State University's Master of Education in Education Administration program has been named to OnlineMasters.com's 2026 list of the Best 50 Master's in Education Administration Programs. SWOSU's nationally accredited, 33-hour program prepares educators for leadership positions at t  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Tinker and the Primes bring Air Force, industry together to sustain 'arsenal of freedom' * Legacy and next-gen sustainment needs were key discussion topics at the 21st annual Tinker and the Primes Conference held in Midwest City Aug. 4-6. The conference, hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, allows government and industry leaders to come together to discuss curre  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly * A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwi  more