VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * Testing continues on lock improvements along upper Ohio River By Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist As navigation improvements continue along the upper Ohio River, a team of researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are developing physical models to test new designs of the lock systems to ensure they function as intended. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty and Brown Lead Letter to HUD Opposing Rollback of Fair Housing Anti-Discrimination Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) submitted an official public comment letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in strong opposition to HUD's proposed rule to eliminate the "disparate impact" st more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown and Beatty Lead Letter to HUD Opposing Rollback of Fair Housing Anti-Discrimination Enforcement * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) have submitted an official public comment letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in strong opposition to HUD's proposed rule to eliminate the "disparate impact more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * C3BM launches software developer student pipeline * Airmen software developers recently got a path to upskill their abilities and code, lethally. The Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management launched its first iteration of a training pipeline meant to prepare Airmen for the rigors of developing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47166) entitled "Career and Technical Education - A Primer:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * CTE Program Challenges This section discusses challenges that CTE program providers have experienced with program delivery, increasing student access, and replicating evidence-based practices, as well as resources that have been used to address these challenges./31 Delivery, Access, and Replicati more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Tops NCAA DII Universities in Social Media * by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer In an increasingly crowded social media landscape where colleges and universities across the country compete for audiences' fleeting attention, Cedarville University is breaking through the noise. Through intentional, engagement-driven storytelling, the university has built a distinctive social presenc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary by Walter Clemens, associate at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University, and professor emeritus of political science at Boston University: * * * Can Russia Be Rescued by Disaster in Ukraine? Past Russian military defeats have presaged political change. Could the mass casualties in Ukraine help a new generation of reformers come to the fore? * Complexity science argu more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack offers Ohio State students career guidance Hammack participated in campus Leadership Dialogue * When Cleveland Federal Reserve President and CEO Beth Hammack visited The Ohio State University's Columbus campus last Wednesday, she offered students a window into the decision-making that influences the U.S. economy. The John Glenn College of Public Affairs and the Office of A more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Cleveland Fed survey: CEO inflation expectations decreased in 2026:Q1 * Inflation expectations among U.S. business leaders decreased in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Survey of Firms' Inflation Expectations (SoFIE), which is published by the Cleveland Fed's Center for Inflation Research. CEOs and other top executives reported in January (2026:Q1) that they expect inflatio more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Entrepreneur Wins "The Pitch" With Fraction Learning Tool * by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer Jenna Stout wants students to stop guessing at fractions and start seeing them. With a hands-on tool designed to help middle schoolers visualize math concepts, the Cedarville University senior won first place at the Pitch on Feb. 6, earning a $1,000 prize to further her business concept, BrightPond more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Farm & Biofuel Leaders Call on Congress to Accelerate Action on E15 * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association, and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) released a joint statement regarding the lack of progress toward a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to E15. After reaching an imp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * Farm & Biofuel Leaders Call on Congress to Accelerate Action on E15 * The Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, and the National Corn Growers Association released a joint statement regarding the lack of progress toward a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to E15. After reaching an impasse in January, House leaders agreed to establish an E15 Rur more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. WP 26-05) on Feb. 11, 2026 by Bernardo Candia, James Mitchell and Damjan Pfajfar entitled "The Causal Effects of Tariff Uncertainty on Consumers' Macroeconomic Expectations and Spending Plans." Here is the abstract: * * * We use a large-scale randomized controlled trial to study the causal effects of tariff beliefs on US consumers' macroeconomic expectations and spending plans. We more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. WP 23-25Rv) on Feb. 10, 2026 by Joseph G. Haubrich entitled "Federal Reserve Balance-Sheet Policy in an Ample Reserves Framework: An Inventory Approach." Here is the introduction: * * * In January 2019 the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicated it would implement monetary policy in an ample reserves regime "in which an ample supply of reserves ensures that control over the more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. WP 26-04) on Feb. 9, 2026 by Gary Koop, Stuart McIntyre, James Mitchell and Ping Wu entitled "Incorporating Micro Data into Macro Models Using Pseudo VARs." Here is the abstract: * * * This paper develops a method to incorporate micro data, available as repeated cross-sections, into macro VAR models to understand the distributional effects of macroeconomic shocks at business cycle more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Announces 2025 Financial Results, Affirms 2026 Guidance and Provides Long-Term Financial Outlook Focused on Delivering Value to Customers, Communities and Investors Reports 2025 GAAP earnings of $1.77 per share and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $2.55 per share, at the top end of the increased and revised guidance range Affirms 2026 Core Earnings guidance range of $2.62 to $2.82 per share,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Full List of FY 2026 Federal Funding for Kentucky Secured by Senator McConnell * SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROPRIATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS NEARLY $2.6 BILLION FOR KENTUCKY AGRICULTURE ($11.350 MILLION FOR KENTUCKY) * $10 million for the University of Kentucky's new Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Building * $1.35 million for hospital infrastructure improvements at more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Vivek Ramaswamy Accepted Donation from Known Nazi Reenactor * Columbus, Ohio - New reporting has revealed that Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign accepted a $500 contribution from notorious Nazi reenactor and former Ohio Congressional candidate Richard Iott. Ramaswamy's campaign has not refunded the contribution. READ: Vivek Ramaswamy pocketed cash from notorious Nazi reenactor as his Ohio campaign hits th more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Jon Husted Scrambles Following Report He Took $116K Directly From Epstein Co-Conspirator * REPORTING : Husted Took $116,892 From Les Wexner, Including A Max Donation Just a Few Weeks Before Blocking Epstein Files Release Columbus, Ohio -After taking more than $116,000 directly from Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner -including the maximum donation just a few weeks before he voted to block the release of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Brown, Beatty, Landsman Send Letter to HUD Opposing Rollback of Fair Housing Anti-Discrimination Enforcement * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), joined Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) in submitting an official public comment letter (link is external) to US Department of Housing and Urban Develop more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Has Pay Withheld During Partial Government Shutdown * Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) has had his pay withheld by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the length of the partial government shutdown. Latta announced on his social media accounts on February 14, the first day of the shutdown, that he had provided CAO with a letter asking for his pay to be withheld. "I strongly urge the Senate more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Endangered Species Protection for Hellbenders * WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to force the agency to set a binding date to enact federal protections for hellbender salamanders under the Endangered Species Act. The agency was required to finalize protections for Eastern hellbenders in December 202 more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide Children's Hospital Celebrates 1,000 Homes Impacted by Healthy Homes Program Nationwide Children's Hospital's initiative has marked the 1,000th home impacted through the Healthy Homes program. Founded in 2008 in partnership with Community Development for All People (CD4AP), Healthy Homes is dedicated to providing and preserving affordable housing through homeownership, rental and home more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Globally Ranked Ohio Wesleyan Listed Among the 'Best' and 'Best Value' Universities for International Students * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University is ranked among the world's top 23% Best Universities and top 29% Best Value Universities for international students seeking to study abroad, according to Study Abroad Aide rankings based on academic reputation and cost-effectiveness. For its 20 more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Drummond calls for federal action to protect Oklahoma children from online harm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today urged Congressional leadership to act on behalf of Oklahoma families by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). He and 39 attorneys general circulated a letter to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Recognizes 2026 Leadership Conference Sponsors * The RV Industry Association would like to thank the sponsors of the upcoming 2026 Leadership Conference. Their extraordinary generosity and commitment to the RV industry make this event possible. Simply put, without their partnership and investment in our shared future, this conference would not happen. We are proud more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "The United States Supreme C more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 15 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Shaping Tomorrow's Healthcare Leaders through JCU EMS By Joe Bilas '27 When emergencies happen on campus, John Carroll University students are often the first to respond. JCU Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a student volunteer organization supported by the university's College of Health and guided by expert faculty members. After earning their EMT certification, students from all majors can joi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson: Today, our nation mourns the loss of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a towering figure in the fight for justice, voting rights, and human dignity. Rev. Jackson was a mora more PR