WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon and Office for Victims of Crime Director Kristina Rose today recognized 8 individuals and organizations for their advocacy, innovation, and research on behalf of victims of crime. "We recognize the individuals and organizations represented here that go above and beyond to assist others in their time of crisis," Assist  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule (14 CFR Part 71), published in the Federal Register on April 25, 2024, entitled "Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-132 and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V-131, V-307, and V-350 in the Vicinity of Chanute, KS." The rule was issued by Frank Lias, Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. * * * SUMMARY: This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs issued the following testimony by David J. Bier, associate director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, involving a hearing on April 16, 2024, entitled "How the Border Crisis Impacts Public Safety": * * * Chairman Grothman, Ranking Member Garcia, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is David Bier.  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 25 (TNSres) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: * * * Supt. Walters leads a weakened Oklahoma Department of Education heading into Thursday's monthly Board of Education meeting To questions about his department's dysfunction, staff departures, and mishandling of grants, Walters can only muster: "There are two genders." * * * As advocates, educators, students, and parents prepare for another contentious Board of Education meeting at   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 25 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release: Legislation penalizing notaries public who fail to identify the person signing the document has been sent to the governor's desk. Rep. Lonnie Sims, R-Jenks, passed Senate Bill 556 through the Oklahoma House of Representatives Wednesday morning. If signed into law, any notarial officer who fails to make a good faith effort to identify the person signing the document could be found guilty of a misdemeanor  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 26 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Legislation addressing the social worker shortage in Oklahoma will take effect Nov. 1. Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, authored House Bill 3015 to make Oklahoma more competitive with other states in the region for social workers. The bill, which was signed into law Tuesday, revises the practicum requirement for licensed social workers, licensed clinical social workers and licensed social w  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 25 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to prohibit public school employees from using corporal punishment on disabled students. In a 31-11 vote, the Senate passed House Bill 1028 (http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB1028) from Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater, and Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, that prevents school personnel from hitting, slapping, paddling or inflic  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 26 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: House Bill 3288, by Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, received approval from the full Senate Wednesday. The measure provides $50 million in funding for repairs and improvements to the Arkansas River Levee Systems, which are currently at high risk of failure. "The Army Corps of Engineers has determined that the levees along the Arkansas River are among the worst in the country and are in  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 25 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news on April 24, 2024: The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation honored seven scientists during this week's spring board meeting. Several board members also were recognized for long-term service. Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., received OMRF's top award, the Edward L. & Thelma Gaylord Prize for Scientific Excellence. For James, a rheumatologist and one of the world's leading lupus researchers, 2023   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 25 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center today announced its expansion to the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, marking a significant milestone in providing access to research-driven cancer care to northeastern Oklahoma residents. As the state's sole National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center, Stephenson Cancer Center's expansion will offer local patients unparalleled access to advanced cancer treatm  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice, an Oklahoma State University alumna, will be the speaker at her alma mater's spring 2024 commencement May 11. A fourth-generation Oklahoman, Congresswoman Bice graduated from OSU with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing in 1995. "It is a privilege to have Rep. Bice speak at our spring commencement ceremonies," OSU President Kayse Shrum said. "Bice has   more