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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for 2026-02-04 ( 66 items )  
Advocates to Lawmakers: Improve Access to Cancer Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Advocates to Lawmakers: Improve Access to Cancer Care * COLUMBUS, OHIO - "As lawmakers dive into the 2026 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Buckeyes. The Following Statement can be Attributed to Leo Almeida, American Cancer Societ more PR

AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in securing two settlements totaling $17.85 million against pharmaceuti more PR

AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories announcing two additional settlements (PDF) in the long-running generic more PR

Albany Law's Keith Hirokawa and Cinnamon Carlarne Ranked Among Nation's Top Environmental Law Scholars (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Albany Law's Keith Hirokawa and Cinnamon Carlarne Ranked Among Nation's Top Environmental Law Scholars Albany Law School Distinguished Professor of Law Keith Hirokawa and President and Dean Cinnamon P. Carlarne have been recognized among the top environmental law scholars in the country, according to data from HeinOnline, one of the world's leading legal research platforms. HeinOnline, an online research platform, more PR

Antioch University Receives $1.5 Million Gift for Mission-Driven Environmental Studies and Sustainability Education (10)
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Antioch University Receives $1.5 Million Gift for Mission-Driven Environmental Studies and Sustainability Education * Gift expands Environmental Studies scholarships and launches new conservation fund supporting hands-on, justice-centered learning at Glover's Ledge Antioch University today announced a transformative $1.5 million gift from a longtime supporter-an investment that simultaneously expands studen more PR

ASA Applauds USDA-WFP Food for Peace Agreement (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 4 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * ASA Applauds USDA-WFP Food for Peace Agreement Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to deliver up to $452 million in assistance under the Food for Peace (FFP) program. An interagency agreement signed in December between USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (US more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached two settlements totaling $17.85  more PR

Bean Urges Senate Action on SAVE Act Ahead of 2026 Election (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Urges Senate Action on SAVE Act Ahead of 2026 Election * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined U.S. Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) in urging Chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to advance the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and hold a committee markup before the 2026 midterm elections. Upon sending the more PR

Brown Votes No on Funding ICE (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Votes No on Funding ICE * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today voted No on legislation to fund the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other federal agencies. WATCH: Rep. Brown Floor Speech on ICE and Springfield, Ohio (link is external) "In the last week, I have attended vigils in Cleveland and Cleveland Heights more PR

Cleveland Clinic Survey Finds Americans Optimistic about Aging Well, But Many Overlook Heart Disease Risks (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Survey Finds Americans Optimistic about Aging Well, But Many Overlook Heart Disease Risks * As interest in longevity and healthy aging continues to grow, a new national survey from Cleveland Clinic reveals a gap between confidence and awareness when it comes to heart health. According to the 2026 report, nearly 1 in 4 Americans (24%) aren't sure whether they are more PR

Congressman Max Miller Introduces CLOSE Act to Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Stop COVID-Era Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Max Miller Introduces CLOSE Act to Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Stop COVID-Era Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced the CLOSE Act (Clawing back Lapsed Obligations from State Emergency programs Act) to rescind leftover COVID-era unemployment funds that can no longer be responsibly distributed and would instead expose taxpayers to massive fraud. The bill resp more PR

Consumer inflation expectations may have been more unanchored in 2025 than the late 1970s (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Consumer inflation expectations may have been more unanchored in 2025 than the late 1970s * US consumers' short-term inflation expectations were, by one measure, more unanchored in early 2025 than the late 1970s, according to a new report from the Cleveland Fed's Center for Inflation Research. Professional forecasters' inflation expectations have mostly remained close to the Federal Re more PR

Cortez Masto, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Health Outcomes for Tribal Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Health Outcomes for Tribal Communities * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve health outcomes in Tribal communities. The Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act would elevate the role of the Indian Health Service (IH more PR

Cropsey reflects on C3BM, future (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Cropsey reflects on C3BM, future * The Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communication and Battle Management, has departed the organization -closing a chapter marked by rapid transformation, operational urgency, and a focus on delivering capability to the warfighter. As Lt. Gen. Luke Cropsey transitions to his new role as mil more PR

Del. A.G. Jennings Secures $17.85 Million Settlement With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 4 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings secures $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 million to resolve allegati more PR

Deluzio Leads Bipartisan Push for Action on Rail Safety in Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Leads Bipartisan Push for Action on Rail Safety in Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) marked the three-year anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment by joining with Members of Congress from both parties, union leaders, and local leaders to call for Congress to pass rail safety legislation. Congressman Deluzio called for his bill-the Rail more PR

Duke Energy Approaches $4 Million in Energy Bill Assistance in North Carolina Over Past Year With $562,500 in New Funding Following Prolonged Cold (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy approaches $4 million in energy bill assistance in North Carolina over past year with $562,500 in new funding following prolonged cold * Duke Energy Foundation's contribution to Share the Light Fund(R) will help customers in need manage energy bills as extended cold drives increased energy use * Recent below-normal temperatures across North Carolina are driving higher home energy use, and h more PR

Duke Energy Approaches $520,000 in Energy Bill Assistance in South Carolina Over Past Year With $187,500 in New Funding Following Prolonged Cold (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy approaches $520,000 in energy bill assistance in South Carolina over past year with $187,500 in new funding following prolonged cold * Duke Energy Foundation's contribution to Share the Light Fund(R) will help customers in need manage energy bills as extended cold drives increased energy use * Recent below-normal temperatures across South Carolina are driving higher home energy use, and hig more PR

EPA Begins Soil Cleanup at East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund Site in Ohio (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Begins Soil Cleanup at East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund Site in Ohio * CHICAGO (February 3, 2026) -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began a soil cleanup at the East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site in Troy, Ohio. The cleanup will address one of two areas EPA identified as the source of volatile organic compound contamination at the site. Work is expected to be comp more PR

EPA Reinstates Gasoline Volatility Waiver for Ohio (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its approval to reinstate a gasoline volatility waiver in Ohio, a move that aligns the state's fuel requirements with other surrounding states. The decision allows for a 1 psi (pound per square inch) waiver for gasoline-ethanol blends containing 10% ethanol, commonly known as E10. The approval follows a multi-year regulatory process initiated by the Governor of Ohio. On June 10, 2022, the state originally requested more PR

ESPN men's college basketball schedule delivers six days of conference showdowns and ranked matchups, Feb. 3-8 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule delivers six days of conference showdowns and ranked matchups, Feb. 3-8 * * Tobacco Road takes center stage as No. 4 Duke visits No. 14 North Carolina Saturday night, with College GameDay live from Chapel Hill that morning * ESPN Saturday night tripleheader features Duke-UNC, No. 25 Tennessee at Kentucky and No. 8 Houston at No more PR

ESPN's industry-leading college baseball coverage returns for 2026 with expanded linear presence and more than 4,000 games through the Men's College World Series (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's industry-leading college baseball coverage returns for 2026 with expanded linear presence and more than 4,000 games through the Men's College World Series * * 24 of the top 25 preseason ranked teams featured across ESPN * At least 65 matchups between Top 25 teams * Exclusive home of The Road to Omaha ESPN's industry-leading coverage of Division I college more PR

Fetterman Statement on Three-Year Anniversary of Norfolk Southern Train Derailment (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Fetterman Statement on Three-Year Anniversary of Norfolk Southern Train Derailment On the third anniversary of the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: "Three years ago, the toxic Norfolk Southern train derailment shook communities along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border. "As  more PR

Four Charged in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Four Charged in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy * BOSTON - Three individuals have been arrested, and another individual has been charged, with an alleged fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. T more PR

Geneseo Honored as Combined Top Fulbright Producer (10)
GENESEO, New York, Feb. 4 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: * * * Geneseo Honored as Combined Top Fulbright Producer SUNY Geneseo has once again been named a Top Producer of both Fulbright US Student and Fulbright US Scholar awards, as announced by the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and reported in The Chronicle of Higher Education in its annual article. Geneseo remains the only dedicated SUNY institution to be named more PR

Government Accountability Project: Documents Reveal Deep Flaws in Norfolk Southern's Dioxin Soil Sampling Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * New Documents Reveal Deep Flaws in Norfolk Southern's Dioxin Soil Sampling Plan Today, Government Accountability Project submitted a new analysis to the Congressional offices of Representatives Michael Rulli (R-OH) and Chris Deluzio (D-PA) that raises more questions about the scientific integrity of the dioxin soil sampling plan submitted by Norfolk Southern and its contractor  more PR

Grassley, Bennet Legislation to Improve Kids' Access to Life-Saving Medical Care Becomes Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Bennet Legislation to Improve Kids' Access to Life-Saving Medical Care Becomes Law * WASHINGTON - Legislation from Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) is now law after President Trump signed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding package today. Grassley's bipartisan Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act, which was included in the package, improves health care access for  more PR

Guthrie Secures Over $76 Million in Community Project Funding for Kentucky's Second District (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Secures Over $76 Million in Community Project Funding for Kentucky's Second District * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after the final passage of H.R. 7178, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. This bill included funding for the final two of 13 total community projects requested by Congressman Guthrie, totaling $76.65 million in funding more PR

Health and science professionals question scientific basis of 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release: * * * Health and science professionals question scientific basis of 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans * Today, a letter signed by 210 researchers, doctors, and dietitians was sent to Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy and Agriculture Secretary Rollins expressing concern about the recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The le more PR

Husted Backs Bill to Support Rural and Low-income Small Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Husted backs bill to support rural and low-income small businesses Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) on the bipartisan Investing in All of America Act. This bill would expand access to capital for small businesses in rural and low-income communities, as well as those in the manufacturing and critical technology sectors. "Small bus more PR

Husted Leads Bill to Protect Tax Dollars From Fraud and Abuse (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Husted leads bill to protect tax dollars from fraud and abuse Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Clawing back Lapsed Obligations from State Emergency programs (CLOSE) Act. This bill would cancel the unspent tax dollars assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic for emergency unemployment payments and terminate the program. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chairman of the Senate Committee o more PR

Husted Returns More Than $31 Million for Ohio Projects in FY26 Funding Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted returns more than $31 million for Ohio projects in FY26 funding package Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today voted to pass a funding package, which secured critical investments for Ohio. "Funding the government is Congress' core responsibility, and I'm proud we made tremendous progress through regular order and bipartisan cooperation. The package provides real wins for Ohio while completing the transiti more PR

In All Honesty: Study From BGSU Researcher Finds That Telling the Truth is Correlated With Better Criminal Justice Outcomes (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * In all honesty: Study from BGSU researcher finds that telling the truth is correlated with better criminal justice outcomes Associate sociology professor Thomas Mowen, Ph.D., found that lying behaviors proved to be an ineffective strategy in criminal justice contexts * Research from a Bowling Green State University faculty member found that one of the best strategies in the context of the criminal more PR

Job shadow participants gain real-world insight (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Job shadow participants gain real-world insight * The Center for Career Exploration and Success's Job Shadow Program gave 239 students the opportunity to explore careers and gain real-world perspective during the 2026 Winter Term. Professionals from 15 organizations engaged in this initiative, giving students firsthand insight into what it's really like to work in their fields. By observing daily operations and learn more PR

Kaptur Votes to Reopen Government, Protect NW Ohio Priorities, Presses for ICE and CBP Reforms and Constitutional Accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Votes to Reopen Government, Protect NW Ohio Priorities, Presses for ICE and CBP Reforms and Constitutional Accountability * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after voting to pass Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 a bipartisan budget agreement to reopen the federal government and fund critical servic more PR

Look at What's Ahead From the President of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2026, by President John Hawkins: * * * A Look at What's Ahead from the President of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Dear Valued Customer, At FirstEnergy Pennsylvania, we're grateful for the opportunity to support the local communities that make Pennsylvania such a special place to call home. With a new year underway, I'm energized by all we're accomplishing together and excited fo more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG Consumers Could Be Eligible for Compensation if They Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31,  more PR

Miami named among 'Top Producing Institutions' for Fulbrights (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami named among 'Top Producing Institutions' for Fulbrights * Miami University is among the "Top Producing Institutions" with the highest number of candidates selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Fulbright announced Tuesday that Miami is among 114 higher education institutions listed. In June, six Miami ans were selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2025-2026 academic year. "Thi more PR

Miami women's basketball team rises to 18-4 record and 10-0 in the MAC (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami women's basketball team rises to 18-4 record and 10-0 in the MAC * Coach Glenn Box talks to the team during a break in the action (photo by Scott Kissell). After Saturday's win over Ohio University, the Miami University women's basketball team is 10-0 in the Mid-American Conference -the 10th best start in MAC history. And when the women's 18-4 record is combined with the men's 22-0? The RedHawks' 40-4 record  more PR

Moreno Statement on Democrat Judge Halting Trump TPS Order (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Statement on Democrat Judge Halting Trump TPS Order * WASHINGTON - Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement after a Democrat judge postponed the expiration of Joe Biden's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Haitian migrants. *** Original text here: https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-statement-on-democrat-judge-halting-trump-tps-order more PR

N.J. Acting A.G. Davenport Files Multistate Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Alleging Prescription Drug Price Fixing (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Files Multistate Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Alleging Prescription Drug Price Fixing Complaint Alleges Conspiracy to Fix Prices for Generic Drugs, Driving up Costs for Patients * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced today that New Jersey filed a multistate complai more PR

New Report Exposes European Commission Decade-Long Campaign to Censor American Speech (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * New Report Exposes European Commission Decade-Long Campaign to Censor American Speech Today, the House Judiciary Committee released a interim staff report titled "The Foreign Censorship Threat, Part II: Europe's Decade-Long Campaign to Censor the Global Internet and How it Harms American Speech in the United States." Nonpublic Big Tech documents pr more PR

NEWS: Pressley Applauds Ruling to Temporarily Block Trump Attempt to Terminate TPS for Haitians, Continues to Fight for TPS Extension (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * NEWS: Pressley Applauds Ruling to Temporarily Block Trump Attempt to Terminate TPS for Haitians, Continues to Fight for TPS Extension * Ahead of Termination Deadline, Judge Delays Trump Attempt to End Protections for 350,000 Haitian Nationals Pressley Continues to Press for TPS Extension through Discharge Petition Field Hearing Footage WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Co-Chai more PR

NIH Opens East Palestine, Ohio Health Research Office to Study Train Disaster (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * NIH Opens East Palestine, Ohio Health Research Office to Study Train Disaster * EAST PALESTINE, OHIO -FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, today opened the East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program Office to assess and address the long-term health outcomes stemming from the 2023 tra more PR

Nursing as a Profession of Advocacy and Protection (10)
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Nursing as a Profession of Advocacy and Protection * This essay is part of Antioch Voices, a forum for Antiochians to speak out about issues important to them. Opinions expressed here belong to the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Antioch University. If you'd like to share your own voice, the first step is to send a short description of what you are planning to write about  more PR

Ohio Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received Auditor of State Awards in December for their clean audit reports: * Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center (Ashtabula County) * City of St. Marys (Auglaize County) * City of Martins Ferry (Belmont County) * Butler Technology  more PR

Ohio Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards With Distinction (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction: * City of Lakewood (Cuyahoga County) * Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Cuyahoga County) more PR

Ohio Fugitive on the Run for 18 Years Captured in Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Fugitive on the Run for 18 Years Captured in Florida * Cleveland, OH - Yesterday, late in the afternoon members of the U.S. Marshals fugitive team in Miami, Florida arrested Craig Scanlon, 68. Scanlon has been on the run for the past 18 years. In 2001 Craig Scanlon was convicted in federal court of mail fraud, interstate transporting of stolen property and money laundering af more PR

Ohio State is the Nation's No. 1 Producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio State is the nation's No. 1 producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars Fulbright students and scholars traveled to 16 different countries and the United Kingdom * The Ohio State University is the No. 1 producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year among all colleges and universities in the United States, with 12 selected for the prestigious award. This is the second consecutive year that Ohio more PR

Ohio State: Risk for Lyme Disease in Ohio is Equal to Connecticut, Study Shows (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Risk for Lyme disease in Ohio is equal to Connecticut, study shows Prevalence of infected ticks, hosts is comparable to endemic US regions * The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, according to a new study. Researchers followed up on a 2014 s more PR

Pa. Gov. Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Address as Prepared for Delivery (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Address as Prepared for Delivery Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 Budget Address to the General Assembly and to the people of Pennsylvania. Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Address as Prepared for Delivery: Lieutenant Governor Davis, Speaker McClinton, President Pro Tem Ward - Leader Bradford, Leader Pittman, L more PR

Recent retirees battle with unexpected financial challenges, regret retirement savings strategies (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 3 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Recent retirees battle with unexpected financial challenges, regret retirement savings strategies * The dream of life in retirement likely looks the same for many working Americans: stress-free days, the freedom to set their own schedule and plenty of time for travel. However, some who retired in the last five years are facing an uncomfortable reality check in today's tumultuous ec more PR

Rep. Sykes Statement on Final Appropriations Package With DHS Stopgap (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Statement on Final Appropriations Package with DHS Stopgap In response to the House's passage of the final appropriations minibus with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) two-week stopgap attached, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement explaining why she could not support the package: "Just weeks ago, I proudly voted for a biparti more PR

Revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants Will Further Destabilize Springfield's Economy (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following statement on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants will further destabilize Springfield's economy Judge's ruling delays additional harm The Trump administration aims to rescind Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, a move that would directly impact communities all around Ohio, especially Springfield, where the Haitian community has more PR

Senator McConnell Secures More than $117 Million in Federal Funding for Kentucky Transportation and Economic Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McConnell Secures More than $117 Million in Federal Funding for Kentucky Transportation and Economic Development * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $117 million in federal funding for Kentucky airports, highways, and economic development projects included in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for Transportation-Housing and Urban Devel more PR

Strengthening Partnerships, Modernizing AUAB (10)
SHAW AFB, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Air Forces Central, the air component of U.S. Central Command, issued the following news: * * * Strengthening partnerships, modernizing AUAB By Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman, U.S. Air Forces Central Base sustainment and modernization are vital to U.S. military operations anywhere, but in overseas locations, partnerships between the U.S. and host nations are essential to maintaining mission success and building for the future. U.S. Air Forces Central more PR

Tandem 2026: Roswell Park CAR T-Cell Pioneer Dr. Marco Davila Reports Discoveries on Treatment Resistance (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Tandem 2026: Roswell Park CAR T-Cell Pioneer Dr. Marco Davila Reports Discoveries on Treatment Resistance * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Experts from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have been invited to share their recent discoveries at the 2026 Tandem Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meetings of the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy  more PR

Three Years After East Palestine, Rep. Sykes Pushes Safety Laws Republicans Have Yet to Pass (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Three Years After East Palestine, Rep. Sykes Pushes Safety Laws Republicans Have Yet to Pass As Congress reflects on the derailment, Sykes presses for rail safety reforms blocked under House GOP leadership. * Three years after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) renewed her call for rail safety reform and corpora more PR

Title and Summary Language Certified for Proposed Referendum on Senate Bill 56 (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Title and Summary Language Certified for Proposed Referendum on Senate Bill 56 * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -The Ohio Attorney General's Office today certified the title and summary language for a proposed referendum aimed at repealing Sections 1, 2 and 3 of Senate Bill 56, which authorizes changes to the state's homegrown, medical- and adult-use marijuana laws. The Attorney General's Office received a more PR

U.S. News & World Report Ranks BGSU Online Programs in Top 8% Nationwide (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report ranks BGSU online programs in top 8% nationwide Programs in criminal justice, business and education rank No. 1 in Ohio * Bowling Green State University earned national recognition once again for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate online programs, ranking in the top 8% nationwide in U.S. News and World Report's 2026 Best Online Program rankings. In this year's  more PR

UC Study: New Treatment Guidelines Needed for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC study: New treatment guidelines needed for chronic kidney disease patients College of Medicine survey found nephrologists lack guidance to discuss reproductive health topics By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu A new study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine emphasizes the need for new treatment guidelines in the U.S. on reproductive health among patients with chroni more PR

University of Cincinnati: Alpaugh Family Legacy Continues (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Alpaugh family legacy continues $10 million estate gift from Alpaugh Foundation benefits generations of students By Julia Mace, julia.mace@uc.edu A $10 million estate gift from the Alpaugh Foundation will support the Alpaugh Family Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati, continuing the extraordinary legacy the Alpaugh family began half a century ago. The gift reflects a lifetime of commitmen more PR

University of Cincinnati: Cancer Center Tests Treatment Using 'Glioblastoma-on-a-Chip' and Wafer Technology (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Cancer Center tests treatment using 'glioblastoma-on-a-chip' and wafer technology Ride Cincinnati grant funds preclinical research By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu A multidisciplinary team of University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers has received a $40,000 Ride Cincinnati grant to study a delayed release preparation, or wafer, of an immunostimulatory molecule to stimulate  more PR

US$300M to Bolster GE Aerospace's Engine Repair Capabilities in Singapore (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Feb. 3 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * US$300M to Bolster GE Aerospace's Engine Repair Capabilities in Singapore * Partnership with Singapore EDB brings AI-enabled inspection, predictive maintenance, and automated repair to speed turnaround and elevate customer experience SINGAPORE - Febru more PR

Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Winter Storm Fern Could Reach USD 4 Billion (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Winter Storm Fern Could Reach USD 4 Billion Freeze is expected to be the largest driver of insured losses among the modeled perils * BOSTON - Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, estimates insured industry losses to property and auto from Winter Storm Fern coul more PR

What They are Saying: Support Grows for Husted's Upward Mobility Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Support Grows for Husted's Upward Mobility Act Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced growing support for the Upward Mobility Act, a landmark bill he introduced on Jan. 6, 2026, to reform federal benefits by ending the benefits cliff and incentivizing career growth. A benefits cliff occurs when Americans receiving federal public assistance experience a significant or complete loss more PR