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"A Constant Exercise in Stretching the Dollar": Medina Voter Slams Max Miller's Cost-Spiking Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"A Constant Exercise in Stretching the Dollar": Medina Voter Slams Max Miller's Cost-Spiking Agenda
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Max Miller has spent his time in Congress championing a disastrous, cost-spiking agenda that's raising prices across the board for hardworking Ohio families.
Now, Miller is being put on blast by a Medina grandmother and caregiver for leaving his constituents behind, writing that more PR
22 Clean Energy Groups Oppose Proposed Changes to EV Charger Buy America Waiver (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- A coalition of 22 organizations advocating for clean transportation policies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration opposing proposed changes to the Buy America waiver for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The groups collectively work with policymakers and stakeholders at multiple levels to promote electric vehicle adoption and the domestic manufacturing of related technologies.
The letter warns that the administration's proposed m more ST
AFMC hosts USecAF during Wright-Patterson AFB immersion (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news:
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AFMC hosts USecAF during Wright-Patterson AFB immersion
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Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited with Air Force Materiel Command units and Airmen during an immersion visit at Wright-Patterson AFB, March 23-25.
The visit, which included stops at the AFMC Headquarters, Air Force R more PR
ATR Backs Cruz & Miller Bill to Restore Full Deductibility of Gambling Losses (10)
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by Mike Palicz:
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ATR Backs Cruz & Miller Bill to Restore Full Deductibility of Gambling Losses
Americans for Tax Reform urges Congress to pass legislation restoring the full 100 percent deductibility of gambling losses.
Americans for Tax Reform urges Congress to pass the Facilitating Useful Loss Limitations to Help Our Unique Service Economy (FULL HOUSE) Act (H.R. 6985/S. 2230), introduce more PR
Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect religious freedom (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect religious freedom
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Iowa and 16 other states supporting a public schoolteacher's challenge to a district policy preventing her from decorating her classroom with a small personal crucifix.
The district asks teachers to decorate their classrooms. Mrs. Arroyo-Castro's walls were more PR
AU launching online options for its Bachelor of Science in Social Work program (10)
ASHLAND, Ohio, March 27 -- Ashland University posted the following news:
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AU launching online options for its Bachelor of Science in Social Work program
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ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University is pleased to introduce new online options for its Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) program. Starting with the upcoming fall semester, there will be select social work classes offered online and the full curriculum is expected to be available online in fall 2027, pending accreditation by the more PR
AVM Group Establishes National Headquarters in Charleston County (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 27 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from AVM Group:
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AVM Group establishes national headquarters in Charleston County
$5 million investment will create 30 new jobs
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AVM Group, a leading national provider of turnkey controlled environments, today announced it is establishing its national headquarters in Charleston County. The company's $5 million investment will create 30 new jobs.
Founded in 1983, AVM Group designs more PR
BGSU One Day Raises a Record $3.64M to Support Student Learning and Opportunities (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, March 28 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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BGSU One Day raises a record $3.64M to support student learning and opportunities
More than 4,800 donors from all 50 states and around the world contributed to the 10th annual day of giving
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Bowling Green State University supporters donated a record $3.64 million during its annual day of giving, as thousands across the country came together to expand access to higher education and enhance the s more PR
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Fatal Work Injuries in Ohio 2024 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Ohio 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026
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Fatal work injuries totaled 165 in 2024 for Ohio, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Ohio was similar to the 164 reported in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 3.2 fatal more PR
CAIR, CAIR-Oregon Call on Feds to Probe Threats to Worshipers at Oregon Mosque (10)
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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CAIR, CAIR-Oregon Call on Feds to Probe Threats to Worshipers at Oregon Mosque
Man enters mosque, threatens people at prayer: 'If you stand up, you die'
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Oregon chapter (CAIR-Oregon) today called on state and federal law enforcement authoritie more PR
CAIR-Ohio Action Alert Urges Lawmakers to Reject SB 87 Threatening Free Speech and Civil Liberties (10)
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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CAIR-Ohio Action Alert Urges Lawmakers to Reject SB 87 Threatening Free Speech and Civil Liberties
The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today is calling on community members and allies to demand that Ohio House lawmakers vote NO on Senate Bill 87, a dangerous and unprecedented threat to free speech that opens the door to policing dis more PR
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing on Policies Protecting Communities From Emerging Illicit Drug Threats (10)
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing on Policies Protecting Communities from Emerging Illicit Drug Threats
Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Policies more PR
Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig Contributes to IAPP U.S. Data Breach Notification Chart (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 28 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig contributes to IAPP U.S. Data Breach Notification Chart
Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity attorney Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig contributed to the IAPP's 'US State Data Breach Notification Chart.'
The IAPP is a policy neutral, not-for-profit association founded in 2000 with a mission to define, promote and improve the professions of privacy, artificial intelligence gov more PR
Children's Defense Fund Report Highlights Persistent Gun Violence as Leading Cause of Death Among U.S. Children (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Preventing Gun-Related Child Deaths: The Current State of Firearm Policy and Violence Prevention Efforts in Ohio - A report from Children's Defense Fund - March 2026 (30 pages)
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Children's Defense Fund issued a report examining the scale, trends, and impact of gun violence on children and teenagers in the U.S., with a focus on mortality rates, racial disparities, and long-term social consequences. The report analyzes national data on firearm-related death more ST
CMU Varsity League of Legends and Valorant qualify for ESC Conference Championship (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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CMU Varsity League of Legends and Valorant qualify for ESC Conference Championship
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Central Michigan University Esports Varsity League of Legends and Valorant teams have qualified for the Esports Collegiate Conference (ESC) Championship, marking a significant competitive milestone for the program.
Both teams secured their positions through strong regular-season performances against a competi more PR
Defense Primer - U.S. Strategic Command Topic of White Paper From CRS (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12981) on March 25, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM or STRATCOM) is a Department of Defense (DOD) functional (as opposed to geographic) combatant command (CCMD) whose stated mission is to "conduct operations to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guara more PR
Developing a Robotic Companion, CWRU Graduate Student Aspires to Support Astronauts' Mental Health in Space (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 28 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Developing a robotic companion, CWRU graduate student aspires to support astronauts' mental health in space
Story by: Jasmine Vo
Editor's note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences.
Austin Wilson's childhood dream of becoming an astronaut had fallen to th more PR
EEOC Sues Ourisman Automotive Group for Racial Harassment (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Ourisman Automotive Group for Racial Harassment
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Federal lawsuit says car dealership managers failed to act when manager used racial slurs towards black salesmen
BALTIMORE - Ourisman Edgewood I, Inc., trading as Ourisman Toyota 40, and parent company Ourisman Cars Management Company, LLC, which owns and operates approximately 50 car dealerships in Maryland, Virginia and W more PR
Engaged Scholars Academy wraps first year (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Engaged Scholars Academy wraps first year
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The inaugural class of the Engaged Scholars Academy at The Ohio State University is nearing the end of the program. Representing disciplines such as optometry, dance, social work, city planning, and more, the 16 faculty members met regularly over the last academic year to hear from speakers and engage with their colleagues.
The goal of the program? Producing resear more PR
Executive contracting leader brings acquisition transformation message to workforce (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Executive contracting leader brings acquisition transformation message to workforce
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MaryKathryn Robinson, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, hosted a town hall here March 17 to discuss acquisition transformation.
The Pentagon recently directed the acquisition workforce to rapidly deliver integrated capabilities to the war more PR
Full Transcript: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on The Conversation With Dasha Burns (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Politico issued the following news release:
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Full Transcript: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
Andy Beshear: Don't just talk about the what. Don't just talk about your policy points. Talk about your why. People want to know you. They want to know what drives you. They want to know more PR
Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Mount Mitchell Heritage Park (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, March 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Mount Mitchell Heritage Park
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TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 473, which authorizes Audubon of Kansas (AOK) to convey real estate in Wabaunsee County upon the approval of the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS). Most notably, this bill would amend K.S.A. 75-2731, allowing AOK to transfer the original 30 acres of Mount Mitchel more PR
House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-541) on the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act (H.R. 7640). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on March 12, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 7640, the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA), would prohibit state and local governments, officials, or other personnel from restricting cooperation with federal law enforcement, includin more ST
House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-541) on the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act (H.R. 7640). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on March 12, 2026.
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
Illinois
Illinois does not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. In August 2017, then-Governor Bruce Rauner signed Illinois's version of the Trust Act, which restricted cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigrat more ST
House Judiciary Committee: Report Exposes How Medical Residency Hiring Monopoly Harms Patients and Doctors (10)
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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New Report Exposes How Medical Residency Hiring Monopoly Harms Patients and Doctors
Match Program Worsens America's Doctor Shortage
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Today, the House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled "Medical Mis-Match: How a Residency Hiring Monopoly Harms Patients, Doctors, and the American Public." The report details ev more PR
Husted Appointed to Senate Committee on Appropriations (10)
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Husted appointed to Senate Committee on Appropriations
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee announced her appointment of Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) to serve on the powerful Appropriations Committee, after Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
The committee is responsible for drafting legislation that allocat more PR
Husted Joins Bill to Provide Regulatory Certainty for Digital Commodities (10)
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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Husted joins bill to provide regulatory certainty for digital commodities
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Sen. John Boozman's (R-Ark.) Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act. This bill would provide new authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate digital commodities and strengthen consumer protections for the emerging market.
"Congress is overdue in pro more PR
McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Report Highlights the Impact of Broadband Access on Health and Related Disparities (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 27 (TNSrpt) -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 25, 2026, by counsel Rick Hindmand:
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New report highlights the impact of broadband access on health and related disparities
A recent report, Bridging the Broadband Health Gap: How High-Speed Internet Access is a 'Super' Social Determinant of Health, shines light on the importance of high-speed internet access for health outcomes, access to care and quality of care, and suggests st more PR
McDonald Hopkins' Co-President Jim Stief Joins Crain's Cleveland Law Power Breakfast Panel (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 28 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news on March 27, 2026:
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McDonald Hopkins' Co-President Jim Stief joins Crain's Cleveland Law Power Breakfast panel
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McDonald Hopkins' Co-President Jim Stief recently joined fellow Cleveland law firm leaders as a panelist at the Crain's Cleveland Law Power Breakfast, hosted by Crain's Cleveland Business at The Union Club.
The March 25 event brought together prominent voices from across the legal more PR
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Urges CMS to Revise Star Ratings and Maintain Key Measures (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Medical Mutual of Ohio submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing proposed policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for contract year 2027, urging the agency to revise several Star Ratings proposals while maintaining core performance measures.
Medical Mutual applauded CMS's decision not to implement the Excellent Health Outcomes for All (EHO4All) reward factor, noting this preserves met more ST
Mercy Health Urges CMS to Cap Ambulance Copayments for Medicare Advantage Enrollees (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Mercy Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing copayment disparities affecting Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees. The organization highlighted that copayments for MA patients using ground ambulance services are substantially higher than those for beneficiaries under traditional Medicare, creating significant financial burdens.
According to Mercy Health, approximately half of their patients are Medicare beneficiar more ST
Midwest Ozone Group Supports EPA Proposal on Interstate Transport of Ozone Precursors (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Midwest Ozone Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Proposed Rule titled "Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)." MOG expressed support for the EPA's application of a 1 part per billion (ppb) modeled contribution threshold to conclude that ozone precursor emissions from eight states - including Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mis more ST
National Corn Growers Association President Applauds Release of RVO Numbers (10)
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 28 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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National Corn Growers Association President Applauds Release of RVO Numbers
President Trump released the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed biofuel blending volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard during an event today for farmers at the White House.
Growers also noted the approach to the partial reallocation of small refinery exemptions, the mark was set at 70%.
In response more PR
New York Appellate Court Prevents Enforcement of Key Refrigerant Ban Provision (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release:
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New York Appellate Court Prevents Enforcement of Key Refrigerant Ban Provision
The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Third Department, has issued a ruling that temporarily prevents the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) from enforcing a ban on two refrigerants utilized in the maintenance of commercia more PR
Ohio Association of Community Health Centers Urges CMS to Improve Medicare Advantage Policies for Vulnerable Populations (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Medicare Program's Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes. Representing 61 Federally Qualified Health Centers serving over one million Ohioans, OACHC emphasized the increasing importance of Community Health Centers (CHCs) in providing affordable care to medically underserved populations in Medicare Advantage (MA) and Med more ST
Ohio Credit Union League Supports NCUA Deregulation to Streamline Insurance Disclosure Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposal to eliminate a specific regulation concerning insurance disclosures for federally insured state-chartered credit unions (FISCUs).
The NCUA's deregulation project aims to review and update existing rules under Executive Order 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation. Among the provisions under consideration more ST
Ohio Credit Union League Supports NCUA Proposal to Adjust Public Unit and Nonmember Share Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Ohio Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's deregulation project. OCUL addressed provisions in the Federal Credit Union Act as part of the NCUA's review under Executive Order 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation.
In its letter, OCUL expressed support for the NCUA's intention to remove the regulatory requirement mandating credit union boards to develop a written plan wheneve more ST
Ohio State Auditor: Annual State of Ohio Single Audit Details $45 Billion in Spending Through 371 Federally Funded Programs (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release:
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Annual State of Ohio Single Audit Details $45 Billion in Spending Through 371 Federally Funded Programs
Auditors identified 18 findings and questioned costs totaling nearly $6.8 million among seven state agencies that administered federally funded programs in fiscal year 2025, according to an annual audit of spending released by Auditor of State Keith Faber on Thursday.
The 2025 State of Ohio more PR
Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research Urges Strategic Investment in Transportation Digital Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining recommendations for advancing Transportation Digital Infrastructure (TDI) across the nation. CAR emphasized the importance of coordinated research, development, and deployment strategies to modernize the transportation system through secure, interoperable, and AI-enabled digital infrastructure.
CAR defined TDI as an integrated syst more ST
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Urges CMS To Expand Medicare Advantage Well-Being And Nutrition Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Contract Year 2027 proposed rule for the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. The medical center, a large public academic health system with a majority of patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid, offered extensive recommendations with a central focus on improving more ST
Ohioans Kick Off Husted's Real World Tour by Calling Out His Key Role in FirstEnergy Corruption Scandal (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohioans Kick Off Husted's Real World Tour by Calling Out His Key Role in FirstEnergy Corruption Scandal
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Husted remained at the center of the criminal trial in the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history
Ohio families paying $663 more a year on utility bills thanks to Husted
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, Ohioans gathered outside the Athletic Club of Columbus for the first stop of Husted's Real World Tour, c more PR
OhioHealth Urges CMS to Retain Diabetes Care-Eye Exam in Medicare Star Ratings (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- OhioHealth has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing opposition to removing the Diabetes Care-Eye Exam measure from the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program for Contract Year 2027. The health system emphasized the critical role the measure plays in improving patient care and promoting early detection of diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of vision loss in the U.S.
OhioHealth, a large health system operating 1 more ST
Public Service Company of Oklahoma Seeks Bids for Natural Gas Facilities and Firm Transportation Capacity (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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Public Service Company of Oklahoma Seeks Bids for Natural Gas Facilities and Firm Transportation Capacity
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27, 2026 - American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Public Service Company of Oklahoma ("PSO"), is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities more PR
Rep. Brown Statement on Republican Shutdown Chaos (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Brown Statement on Republican Shutdown Chaos
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Today, Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown released the following statement after House Republicans killed a bipartisan Senate deal to end the TSA shutdown:
"You can't make this up: House Republicans just killed a bipartisan Senate deal to pay TSA workers that was approved unanimously by their Senate counterparts. This is the Republican shutdown, start more PR
Rep. Rulli Honors Wrestling Legend Bobby Douglas in Congressional Record (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Rulli Honors Wrestling Legend Bobby Douglas in Congressional Record
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) entered into the Congressional Record a tribute honoring the life and legacy of Robert "Bobby" Douglas of Bellaire, Ohio, an esteemed wrestler and coach who exemplified the very best in Eastern Ohio.
Born in Bellaire, Ohio, Bobby attended Bridgeport High School, where more PR
Scotts Co. Urges EPA to Streamline Pesticide Labeling Rules and Reduce Pre Market Review Burdens (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Scotts Company LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding draft pesticide registration, calling for broader regulatory streamlining and warning that the proposal could expand pre-market review requirements for changes unrelated to safety.
Scotts criticized the exhaustive list of allowable changes in the draft PRN, arguing it creates unnecessary pre-market review obligations for non-pesticidal, aesthetic, and third-part more ST
Shawnee State Holds #1 Spot in Ohio for Game Design -- Again (10)
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, March 26 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news:
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Shawnee State Holds #1 Spot in Ohio for Game Design -- Again
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For the sixteenth consecutive year, Shawnee State University's game design programs have earned a spot among the world's best, according to The Princeton Review claiming the #1 rank in Ohio, Top 20 internationally, and #3 in the Midwest
"Sixteen consecutive years in the rankings speaks to the excellence of our programs, our students' success more PR
Sidecar Health Insurance Urges CMS to Reform Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Program (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sidecar Health Insurance Co., Covina, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the Medicare Advantage Program's proposed policy and technical changes for contract year 2027. The Ohio-based insurer provided input on various regulatory areas, with a detailed focus on risk adjustment programs and their impact on competition and innovation within the Medicare market.
Sidecar Health, which offers large group majo more ST
Some ticks can survive from 1 to 3 weeks on home flooring (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Some ticks can survive from 1 to 3 weeks on home flooring
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It's fairly common for members of the public to ask bug experts if ticks that hitchhike into a house on people or dogs can actually survive indoors for any length of time.
A new study provides the first scientific evidence that the answer is yes, showing that two species of ticks can live at least one week, and up to about three weeks, on hard-surfa more PR
Soybean Farmers Applaud Trump Administration's Historic Biofuel Blending Rule to Bolster Domestic Demand for Agriculture (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 28 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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Soybean Farmers Applaud Trump Administration's Historic Biofuel Blending Rule to Bolster Domestic Demand for Agriculture
Today, the American Soybean Association applauded President Trump, Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Secretary Brooke Rollins for finalizing historic renewable volume obligations for biomass-based diesel for 2026 and 2027, which will bolster U.S. soybean more PR
Students, faculty and alumni honored at 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards banquet (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Students, faculty and alumni honored at 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards banquet
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Media Contact: Kristin Knight | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-1130 | kristin.knight@okstate.edu
On March 26, the Oklahoma State University's Ferguson College of Agriculture presented scholarships to more than 150 continuing students at the annual Scholarshi more PR
SummaCare Submits Comments to CMS on Medicare Advantage Program Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- SummaCare has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Care Cost Plan Program. SummaCare highlighted its experience serving over 34,000 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries and stressed the importance of competition and quality in health plan offerings.
SummaCare expressed concerns a more ST
Three Miami University students selected as 2026-2027 Goldwater Scholars (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, March 27 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Three Miami University students selected as 2026-2027 Goldwater Scholars
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Three Miami University students have been named Goldwater Scholars for 2026-2027.
Sara McGinnis, Thomas McKenzie, and Hannah Stevens are among 454 students nationwide to receive the prestigious scholarships. The undergraduate award is given annually to students who intend to pursue a research career in mathematics, natural sciences, and engi more PR
UCB Inc. Proposes Innovative Approaches for Rare Disease Drug Development (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- UCB Inc., Brussels, Belgium, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Rare Disease Innovation Hub Future Programming. The letter outlines a proposal focused on utilizing emerging technologies such as Digital Twins and In Silico Trials to address the challenges faced in rare disease drug development.
In its correspondence to the FDA, UCB emphasized the unique hurdles posed by rare diseases, including small patie more ST
University of Cincinnati: AI as a Creative Partner (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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AI as a creative partner
Exploring AI's role in architecture and research innovation
By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu
In architecture and design, artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming more than a tool; it's a collaborator. University of Cincinnati architecture professor Ming Tang is exploring how AI can enhance research, teaching, and design creativity in his XRLab (Extended Reali more PR
University of Cincinnati: How Industrial Design Students Explore Creativity and Judgment (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Humanizing AI
How Industrial Design students explore creativity and judgment
By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu
Professor Yingying Sun uses AI tools, including custom ChatGPT applications, to teach Industrial Design students at UC how to develop judgment, cross-disciplinary understanding and creative problem-solving skills.
At the University of Cincinnati, Industrial Design students are learn more PR
University of Cincinnati: Satellites Show Greater Urban Methane Emissions Than Known (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Satellites show greater urban methane emissions than known
UC expert talks to ABC News about latest findings
By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
ABC News turned to an expert on methane at the University of Cincinnati about a new study that found the greenhouse gas is released from urban areas in higher densities than previously known.
Researchers from Harvard University used obse more PR
University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for March 20-27, 2026 (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for March 20-27, 2026:
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Entrepreneurship took top billing this week with stories on Dayton 24/7 Now about the fifth anniversary of The Hub Powered by PNC Bank and the winner of the Flyer Pitch competition. Theologian Vince Miller contributed a piece to Commonweal.
The Hub celebrates five years of moving Dayton forward through entrepreneurship (https://dayton247now.com/news/local/the-hub-celebrates more PR
UToledo Offers Inside Look at Leading Solar Energy Research (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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UToledo Offers Inside Look at Leading Solar Energy Research
By Daniel Miller
UToledo's Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC) pulled back the curtain on the University's world-class solar energy research facilities this week, hosting members of the Golden Alumni Society & University of Toledo Retirees for a special presentation and tour.
Dr. Adam Phillips, research associate more PR
UToledo: Pharmacy Honors Sophomore Shapes Her Future Through Research and Resilience (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Pharmacy Honors Sophomore Shapes Her Future Through Research and Resilience
By Kirk Baird
Mina Nooralden's version of the future started with a handwritten note.
Growing up in Sylvania, Nooralden's path was heavily influenced by her mother, a teacher, and the supportive local school community. Yet, she didn't have a specific college in mind until a personalized letter from the Jesup Scott Honors College arri more PR
Vivek Ramaswamy Doubles Down on Extreme Proposal to Shut Down Ohio Colleges, Raise Costs for Working Families (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Vivek Ramaswamy Doubles Down on Extreme Proposal to Shut Down Ohio Colleges, Raise Costs for Working Families
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Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy is doubling down on his extreme, costly proposal to shut down Ohio colleges and universities in order to fund his tax on working families. Ramaswamy's insistence on his proposal to shut down colleges and universities comes just after his campaign desperately attemp more PR
WATCH: Padilla Leads Charge to Successfully Block Another SAVE America Act Push (10)
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla Leads Charge to Successfully Block Another SAVE America Act Push
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, issued the following statement after leading Democrats' efforts to successfully block Republicans' voter suppression amendment to advance the SAVE America Act, marking a key defeat as P more PR
Whitehouse Calls for Leadership Change at EPA (10)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse Calls for Leadership Change at EPA
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In 'Time to Wake Up' speech on Senate Floor, Senator Whitehouse detailed EPA Administrator Zeldin's lies to Congress and the American people as he serves fossil fuel polluters
Whitehouse was joined on the Senate floor by Senator Markey
Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) delivered his 305 th speech urging more PR
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson's research presentation (10)
KENT, Ohio, March 27 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson's research presentation
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Christina Minassian, left, a graduate biological sciences student, won first place, and Widad El-Zein, a doctoral biomedical sciences student, won second place in Wright State's Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
Christina Minassian spent several years working in a medical laboratory identifying diseases. T more PR
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