LAWTON, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: In conjunction with Cameron University's current academic festival, "Care and Health: A Generational Approach," the Bill W. Burgess Jr. Business Research Center (BBRC) will present "The Impact of Drug Abuse on the Mental Health of Adolescents." The forum will take place on Thursday, March 14, at 4 p.m. in the Mary Lou and W. Carey Johnson Auditorium, Room 111, in Ross Hall. The forum is open to the public. Andre  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: People who are diagnosed with head and neck cancer often receive a standard type of chemotherapy as part of their treatment. If they are exposed to secondhand smoke during chemotherapy -- even if they have never smoked themselves -- the treatment may be far less effective at killing cancer cells. That finding, considered the first of its kind, was revealed in a study recently published by researc  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: Mayor Bynum has selected Erran Persley to serve as the City of Tulsa's new Economic Development Director. Persley, a Kentucky native, will start his new role at the City of Tulsa by the first week in April 2024. Persley has more than 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors with a focus in economic development, foreign direct investment, international trade and small business consulting. As Economic Deve  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2024, by State Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City: * * * Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd released the following statement applauding the signing of legislation eliminating the state sales tax on groceries. "This is tax relief that our caucus has advocated for years. It passed with bipartisan support and will truly benefit all Oklahomans. We're happy to see this grocery   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2024, by State Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City: * * * Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after Senate Bill 2035 unanimously passed through the Aeronautics and Transportation Committee. Senate Bill 2035 was authored by Pro Tem Treat in the wake of a tragic accident that involved his son, Mason. He was driving legally with proper doc  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: State Sen. Julia Kirt has won committee passage for her legislation to create a more balanced eviction timeline in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1575 was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. "SB 1575 puts in statute what responsible, fair landlords already do when tenants can't pay," said Kirt, D-Oklahoma City. "The bill will still enable landlords to move quickly when th  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, won approval Tuesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee for her legislation to better prepare individuals stepping into the role of guardian of an individual with dementia. Senate Bill 1751 would require training specific to dementia, including understanding the disease, communication techniques, and information about resources for caregivers. Dossett   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, commends the recent signing of House Bill 1955 by Gov. Kevin Stitt. The bill, which eliminates the state portion of the sales tax on groceries, passed off the Senate floor with a vote of 42 to 2 including support from Woods. "I am thrilled to see Governor Stitt sign House Bill 1955 into law, eliminating the state sales tax on groceries," Woods said. "This measure will d  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. John O'Hara -- associate professor of electrical and computer engineering -- was selected as a recipient of the 2024 President's Fellows Faculty Research Award, a local grant program to support important and impactful research by Oklahoma State University faculty. O'Hara's research includes the use of novel terahertz and optical systems for the realization of 6G communications; optical and RF/op  more