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Progressives rake in cash and senators prepare for tough races: Takeaways from the new campaign finance reports

The first campaign finance reports of the year provided an early look under the hood at how burgeoning campaigns are preparing for a fierce battle for control of Washington in the 2026 midterm elections — and the next presidential contest. There were clear …

The Oklahoma City Bombing Was a Warning. Thirty Years Later, We’re Still Ignoring It

CLOSE Source: Robert Daemmrich Photography Inc / Getty Each April 19, we remember the 168 lives stolen in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing—children, parents, public servants, neighbors. Many believed that serving their community, especially through …

Oklahoma exits Bitcoin Reserve Race after taxation committee rejects HB1203 in 6–5 vote

Oklahoma’s proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (HB1203) has failed to advance in the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee, following a narrow 6–5 vote against the bill. The bill aimed to authorize the State Treasurer to invest funds from the State …

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 4.16.25

Good Wednesday morning. Happening today — Teen Day returns for its third year of Children’s Week Florida™. A hundred middle and high school students from counties across the state will spend the day at the state Capitol. Students will learn about the …

Oklahoma exits Bitcoin reserve race as Senate rejects bill

Oklahoma has officially exited the race to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) after a key bill failed to advance in the State Senate. On April 15, the Oklahoma Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 6-5 to strike down House Bill 1203, also …

Oklahoma Kills Bitcoin Reserve Proposal in Senate Committee Vote

Oklahoma’s attempt to become one of the first U.S. states to implement a Bitcoin reserve has come to an abrupt end. In a tight 6-5 vote on Monday, the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee struck down House Bill 1203, also called the Strategic Bitcoin …

30 years later, some Oklahoma City bombing survivors worry America didn't learn the lesson

OKLAHOMA CITY — Thirty years after a truck bomb detonated outside a federal building in America's heartland, killing 168 people in the deadliest homegrown attack on U.S. soil, deep scars remain. From a mother who lost her first-born baby, a son who …

Planting a seed: How educators teach next generations about Oklahoma City bombing 30 years later

Editor’s note: This story is a part of a commemorative series marking 30 years since the Oklahoma City bombing, a domestic terrorist attack in which 168 people died. Several stories and multimedia projects commemorating this milestone will be published in …

Hundreds of Oklahoma weather and climate workers at risk of termination under new Trump proposal

As part of a larger push to eliminate federal climate change efforts, Trump drafted a budget proposal that would effectively sink the country’s leading weather and climate research team. The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) would be …

Get to know more about Gov. Kevin Stitt's pick for the Oklahoma Supreme Court

TO REPORT HERE. 633 AND GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT ANNOUNCING HIS PICK FOR THE OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT ON MONDAY. AND TODAY, WE’RE EXPECTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TRAVIS JET DURING THE GOVERNOR’S PRESS BRIEFING. KOCO SHELBY MONTGOMERY, SHE IS LIVE FOR US IN THE …

Headlines: Mental health hearing, Cyndi Munson running for governor & “Boys from Oklahoma”

Lawmakers plan a hearing on the state mental health agency finances. (KOSU) The Trump Administration is cutting funds for minority farmers. (KOSU) House committee advances Republican priority bills. (Tulsa World) The leader of the State House Democrats …

Measles vaccinations are on the rise in Oklahoma, health officials say

OKLAHOMA CITY — More Oklahomans have been getting vaccinated against measles since cases started to be reported in Oklahoma and neighboring states.  Between Jan. 1 and April 8, 2024, nearly 24,000 MMR shots were administered according to data provided by …

More than 200,000 fans pack OSU stadium for 'Boys from Oklahoma' concerts

The "Boys from Oklahoma" concert series, featuring five Red Dirt music acts, drew over 200,000 fans to Stillwater's Boone Pickens Stadium over four nights. The event, headlined by a reunited Cross Canadian Ragweed, marked the band's first …

5 things to know about federal funding for Oklahoma Black farmers

The Trump Administration is cutting U.S. Department of Agriculture programs aimed at helping minority farmers and other programs they’ve labeled DEI. Details about some programs have already been scrubbed from the internet and some Oklahoman recipients …

Listen to KGOU’s Oklahoma Future Forum: Homelessness event

The issues of homelessness, affordable housing and tenant rights have become prominent in political and policy discussions. KGOU, in collaboration with KFOR in Oklahoma City, are partnering to cover these important topics. Hannah France and Xavier …

Donald Trump makes subtle dig at JD Vance after humiliating trophy blunder as Navy visits White House

President Donald Trump appeared to take an unsubtle dig at J.D. Vance after the Vice President accidentally destroyed a college football trophy. On Tuesday, Trump hosted the 2024 Navy football team at the White House and formally presented them with the …

Has the nation forgotten the Oklahoma Standard? Bill Clinton on the political climate

Oklahoma City bombing was 30 years ago. Some survivors worry America didn’t learn the lesson

Thirty years after a truck bomb detonated outside a federal building in America's heartland, killing 168 people in the deadliest homegrown attack on U.S. soil, deep scars remain. From a mother who lost her first-born baby, a son who never got to know …

The Oklahoma City bombing was 30 years ago. Some survivors worry America didn’t learn the lesson

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thirty years after a truck bomb detonated outside a federal building in America’s heartland, killing 168 people in the deadliest homegrown attack on U.S. soil, deep scars remain. From a mother who lost her first-born baby, a son who …

Decision Lens Appoints Steve Tolbert as President to Drive Operational Excellence and Fuel Strategic Growth

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens, the leading provider of integrated planning software for government agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tolbert as President. A proven …

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

EMS Leaders Unite Behind 'Six Minutes to Live' to Drive Lifesaving Change in Communities

Free virtual summit features powerful new film and expert panel urging EMS leaders to act faster, lead better, and save more lives from cardiac arrest. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just over a year after NFL …

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for University Health Retama Hospital

SELMA, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. wrote “Finally!” and signed his name on the final steel beam for a 450-million-dollar county hospital he worked …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukrzaliznytsia Doesn’t Need New Tariffs, It Needs Smarter Asset Management

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 399, which allows JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to independently sell decommissioned property if its book value does not exceed UAH 500 …

GovPilot Named to 2025 GovTech 100 List, Celebrated for Driving Government Innovation and Community Impact

GovPilot named to the 2025 GovTech 100 for the 8th year, recognized for helping local governments deliver smarter, faster, community-first services. MANASQUAN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GovPilot, a leading provider …

Canadian Institute for Historical Education Launches Campaign about Restoring the Legacy of Historical Figures

#ContextMatters campaign comes during pivotal federal election season when Canadian sovereignty is under siege and patriotism on the rise. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute for Historical Education ( …

Power Grids, Hospitals, and 911 Systems at Risk as CVE Funding Expires

Loss of CVE program would cripple vulnerability coordination across critical infrastructure, raising the risk of cyberattacks with life-threatening consequences COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Santill, …

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and ...

OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the …

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

America’s Silent Inheritance: The Hidden $150 Trillion Asset No One Told You About

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than 160 years, it sat untouched. Not because it was lost—but because the public was never able to access it. Now, in a series of revelations that are only beginning to surface, former CIA advisor and …

Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today hosted an inaugural Ambassadors’ Forum galvanizing global support for accelerating adaptation at speed and at scale. The event, hosted at the GCA’s …

ThinkCareBelieve: Trump and Bukele Set the Mainstream Media Straight on Deportation

Washington , DC, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/04/15/trump-and-bukele-set-the-mainstream-media-straight-on-deportation/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article …

Port of Corpus Christi Customers Move 51.3 Million Tons in Q1 2025

Corpus Christi, Texas, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 51.3 million tons of commodities through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the first quarter of 2025, driven primarily by increases in crude oil …

“The Great Reclaiming” Begins: Jim Rickards Releases Urgent Briefing on Untapped $150 Trillion National Asset

BALTIMORE, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to national security expert Jim Rickards, the United States is standing at the threshold of a long-overdue correction—a chance to reclaim what has been locked away for generations. “They have deprived …

U.S. Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Equipment Market on the Rise, Forecast to Hit $17.10 Billion by 2029

Delray Beach, FL, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The report "US Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Equipment Market - by Solution [Product (Antenna, Transceiver, Converter, Radio), Service (Engineering & Integration, Installation)], Platform, …

North Carolina's House Bill 780 – 'The Good Dad Act' – Set to Launch July 1, 2025

A nationwide movement is well underway! RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee proudly announces the upcoming implementation of North Carolina House Bill 780, known as the "Good Dad Act,…

Morning After Federal Election, Canada’s Top Innovation Leaders Converge at NACO Summit in Ottawa

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) will host its flagship NACO Summit 2025 on April 29–30 at Ottawa’s iconic National Arts Centre, directly across from Parliament Hill. This sold-out event …

Le lendemain des élections fédérales, les leaders de l’innovation du Canada convergent vers Ottawa pour le NACO Summit ...

OTTAWA, Ontario, 16 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) accueillera son événement phare, le NACO Summit 2025, les 29 et 30 avril au Centre national des Arts d’Ottawa, face à la Colline du Parlement. Cet événement à …

Sixth Ukraine Action Summit Drew Over 600 Advocates to Support Peace for Ukraine

Organized by the American Coalition for Ukraine, the Summit featured 450 Capitol Hill meetings and direct engagement with top U.S. lawmakers from all states. WASHINGTON DC, MD, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sixth …