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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors Newsletter for 2026-04-23 ( 72 items )  
"What's at Stake is People's Livelihood": Dayton Voters Blast Mike Turner's Vote to Gut Medicaid and SNAP (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "What's at Stake is People's Livelihood": Dayton Voters Blast Mike Turner's Vote to Gut Medicaid and SNAP * "Local residents say anxiety is building in the midst of high living costs." Mike Turner cast the deciding vote to gut Medicaid from more than 18,000 hardworking Ohioans in his district, and rip food off the table of 40,000 OH-10 families. Now, Dayton residents are at his  more PR

$2 Million Gift Aims to Support Emerging Cancer Researchers at Case Western Reserve University (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 23 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * $2 million gift aims to support emerging cancer researchers at Case Western Reserve University New endowment from Linda Leatherbury will honor the memory of her late husband and support PhD students conducting research at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Story by: Amanda Brower Case Western Reserve University has received a $2 million gift that will provide financial and mentoring support for first more PR

16th Annual Create@State Celebrates Student Research (10)
JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 22 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * 16th Annual Create@State Celebrates Student Research * JONESBORO - More than 200 students at Arkansas State University participated in the 16th annual Create@State Student Research and Creativity Symposium. Dr. Kari Harris, director of the Office of Student Research and Scholarship, said this event is a celebration of student research, creativity and scholarship. "The event brings together undergr more PR

6th Circuit Upholds Home Distilling Ban, Creates Split with 5th Circuit (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * 6th Circuit Upholds Home Distilling Ban, Creates Split with 5th Circuit * The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, creating a split with the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, which recently struck down the law. According to Reuters, in a 2-1 decision, the 6th Circuit said the b more PR

A Life Remembered: Grace Maxwell Honored at 2026 Commencement (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 22 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * A Life Remembered: Grace Maxwell Honored at 2026 Commencement * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer Cedarville University's 130th commencement on Saturday, May 2, 2026, will be a day marked not only by academic achievement but also by a deeply meaningful moment of remembrance and honor. As graduates cross the stage in the Doden Field House, one family will receive a diploma on behalf of their da more PR

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Recognizes Cleveland Clinic with Guiding Partner Award; Health System Announces New $3 Million Investment (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Recognizes Cleveland Clinic with Guiding Partner Award; Health System Announces New $3 Million Investment * The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank honored Cleveland Clinic today with its Guiding Partner Award, an honor recognizing corporate partners whose financial support and food donations help advance a shared vision of a community free from hunger. more PR

Attorney General Alan Wilson raises concerns over credit rating agencies' ESG policies (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 22 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson raises concerns over credit rating agencies' ESG policies * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 23 states in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have pledged to more PR

Attorney General Hilgers Leads Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies * Lincoln, NE - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today co-led a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have ple more PR

AU's AFIT GSEM Recognizes Graduate Achievements (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 22 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * AU's AFIT GSEM Recognizes Graduate Achievements * Air University 's Air Force Institute of Technology 's Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AU AFIT GSEM) recognized the achievements of more than 50 master's students from the graduating class of March 2026. Faculty members were also recognized with awards for their outstanding support to student success. Air University is the U.S. Air Force's center more PR

AU's AFIT GSEM Recognizes Graduate Achievements (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 23 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AU's AFIT GSEM Recognizes Graduate Achievements By Jaclyn Knapp, AFIT Institutional Advancement Air University's Air Force Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AU AFIT GSEM) recognized the achievements of more than 50 master's students from the graduating class of March 2026. Faculty members were also recognized with awards for their outstanding suppo more PR

Beeson Divinity School Alumna Honored for Transformative Leadership in Chaplaincy (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 21 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Beeson Divinity School Alumna Honored for Transformative Leadership in Chaplaincy * Upon graduating from high school in the 1990s, DeAnna Smith knew she was called to ministry, though options for female ministers were slim. Smith went to work in the medical field. After the hospital where she worked closed, she applied for work at other hospitals. During each interview, she said she felt the "chast more PR

BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment February 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 22, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in Febraury in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 35 states had little change. The national une more PR

Brown Announces Federal Funding for Agricultural Learning Program in Garfield Heights (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Announces Federal Funding for Agricultural Learning Program in Garfield Heights * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is proud to announce that the "Garfield Heights Grows" project has been awarded federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Trust for Public Land has been awarded a $344,257 Farm to School Grant from USDA for the program, which  more PR

Brown Blasts Trump Union-Busting at Department of Defense in Cleveland and Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Blasts Trump Union-Busting at Department of Defense in Cleveland and Nationwide * Washington, DC - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Department of Defense (DOD) to terminate all collective bargaining agreements between DOD and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). This brazen attack on workers' rights and federal workers will impact over 300,000 DOD employees nati more PR

BW student success at forefront of Sherwin-Williams Career Accelerator Program (10)
BEREA, Ohio, April 22 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW student success at forefront of Sherwin-Williams Career Accelerator Program * Since its launch nearly two years ago, the "Create Your Possible: Sherwin-Williams Career Accelerator" program (SWCA) is excelling in preparing BW students for success through mentoring, skill development and professional programming. The program, which is backed by Cleveland-based, global leader Sherwin-Williams in partnershi more PR

Cantwell Presses RFK Jr. on New A.I. Filter Blocking Care for Medicare Patients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Presses RFK Jr. on New A.I. Filter Blocking Care for Medicare Patients * 04.22.26 NEW DATA: A.I.-driven pilot program called WISeR is leading to longer wait times, opaque claim denials, & worse health outcomes for thousands of WA seniors; Cantwell in Senate committee hearing: "If we really think we're going to put A.I. in charge of deciding [care] instead of doctors, I think we're g more PR

Case Western Reserve: Learn AI-augmented Coding for Data Analysis (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 23 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Learn AI-augmented coding for data analysis ECON 216: Data Visualization for Social Science with AI-Augmented Coding & Analysis introduces a new way to work with data using AI tools. In the course, students use AI coding agents like Claude Code to generate code by giving instructions in plain English. The focus is on reading and checking that code, catching errors and interpreting results rather tha more PR

Celebrating the Professionals Who Keep Us Moving Forward (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Celebrating the Professionals Who Keep Us Moving Forward * Since September 2025, Irina Merryman has brought organization, clarity and professionalism to her role as an executive administrative assistant supporting AEP Transmission President Doug Cannon and his team. She plays a key role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly and priorities moving forward. "Our more PR

Civil Engineering Senior Builds Foundation for Career and Family (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Civil Engineering Senior Builds Foundation for Career and Family * Tyler Hespe is days away from graduation, but before he was preparing for a career in civil engineering, Hespe was busy in the kitchen. In high school, the Defiance native ran his own baking business, making everything from cookies to buckeye bars. It was a creative outlet and a way to earn extra money. CELEBRATING SUCCESS: UToledo recogni more PR

Colibrium Additive awarded Naval Air Systems Command contract to advance metal additive manufacturing (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, April 22 [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: * * * Colibrium Additive awarded Naval Air Systems Command contract to advance metal additive manufacturing * CINCINNATI, Ohio - April 22, 2026 - Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, has been awarded a $31 million contract by NAVAIR in support of its more PR

Construction Jobs Increase In 30 States And D.C. Between February 2025 And February 2026; 22 States Have One-Month Gain In Construction Jobs (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 30 States And D.C. Between February 2025 And February 2026; 22 States Have One-Month Gain In Construction Jobs * Texas and Montana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Trail; Florida and Montana Lead in Monthly Gains, While New Jersey and Delaware Have the Biggest and Steepe more PR

Energy Department Preserves Nearly $5 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs, Including Two Hubs Critical to Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Energy Department Preserves Nearly $5 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs, Including Two Hubs Critical to Pennsylvania The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it will preserve nearly $5 billion in funding for five hydrogen hubs across the country, including two with significant Pennsylvania partnerships -- the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) and the Appalachian Regio more PR

Federal Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan Shares Advice With Fordham Law Community: 'Do Good, Be Good, and Expect Goodness' (10)
BRONX, New York, April 23 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Federal Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan Shares Advice with Fordham Law Community: "Do Good, Be Good, and Expect Goodness" By Elizabeth Moore Sri Srinivasan, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, spoke at Fordham Law School this spring, invited by the Center for Judicial Events & Clerkships (CJEC), as its 2026 Distinguished Jurist in Residence. His fireside chat with Fordham Law more PR

Fifth Third Stakes Claim in Texas with First Branch Opening (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Stakes Claim in Texas with First Branch Opening * CINCINNATI -Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) today opened its first Texas financial center in Frisco, launching a broader expansion that builds on Comerica's existing presence and represents more than $700 million in planned investment across the state. Following the conversion of Comerica branches on September 8, Fi more PR

First Founders Fair draws together college student entrepreneur community (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, April 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * First Founders Fair draws together college student entrepreneur community * Fridays are often a kind of slow day in Oxford, but the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm was busy across all three floors on a Friday earlier this month for the first Founders Fair. "The whole point of this is to bring together students that are all building things, bring together students that are siloed in different areas ac more PR

Focusing in on human health research at annual space meeting (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Focusing in on human health research at annual space meeting * Long-duration spaceflight can chip away at an astronaut's health, prompting scientists to find new ways to make living in space easier on the body. The journey to outer space is incredibly dangerous, but crews must also face day-to-day hazards, such as exposure to cancer-causing radiation, microgravity and extreme isolation. Understanding and miti more PR

From Rainout Shelters to the Courtroom: Inside CWRU Students' and Researchers' Environmental Work (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 23 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * From rainout shelters to the courtroom: Inside CWRU students' and researchers' environmental work Story by: Brianna Smith Each year, Earth Day (April 22) highlights the importance of protecting natural resources, combating climate change and promoting sustainability--from recycling and reducing waste to supporting eco-friendly businesses. At Case Western Reserve University, that commitment extends more PR

Frostburg State University Expands In-State Tuition Across Appalachian Region (10)
FROSTBURG, Maryland, April 23 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * Frostburg State University Expands In-State Tuition Across Appalachian Region Frostburg State University (FSU) has received approval from the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to significantly expand in-state undergraduate tuition eligibility, reinforcing its mission as a regional access institution and its commitment to affordability and academic excellence. Beginning Fall 2027, eligibl more PR

FSU student-run investment fund earns Top 10 distinction (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student-run investment fund earns Top 10 distinction * The Student Investment Fund (SIF) at Florida State University's Herbert Wertheim College of Business ranks among the Top 10 student-managed investment funds at public schools nationwide, according to recently released rankings published by The Center for Investment Research. The Wertheim College's SIF secured the No. 10 spot for its 2025 per more PR

GE Aerospace Foundation Announces Inaugural 'Lifting Futures' Workforce Locations (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, April 22 [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: * * * GE Aerospace Foundation Announces Inaugural 'Lifting Futures' Workforce Locations * Program aims to train 10K workers by 2030, helping close the manufacturing skills gap April 22, 2026, CINCINNATI - Today, the GE Aerospace Foundation announced the f more PR

HPU Students Present Original Research and Creative Works at 14th Annual Symposium (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Present Original Research and Creative Works at 14th Annual Symposium * High Point University shared the results of their original research projects at the university's 14 th annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, known as High-PURCS. The day-long event took place on April 14 in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.  More than 410 undergrad more PR

Husted Joins Task Force to Combat Antisemitism (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Husted joins task force to combat antisemitism Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined co-chairs James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Jacky Rosen's (D-Nev.) Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism. "Antisemitism has no place in our country or anywhere in the world. As violence against Jewish communities rises, we must stand united in condemning hate and protecting the safety of every A more PR

Husted Secures Critical Funding for John Glenn Columbus International Airport (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Husted secures critical funding for John Glenn Columbus International Airport Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will invest more than $10 million in improvements to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). This funding will be used to install 12 new passenger boarding bridges and help modernize the airport. This announcement c more PR

In Memoriam: Ali Jimale Ahmed (10)
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Ali Jimale Ahmed * The Graduate Center community mourns the passing of Professor Ali Jimale Ahmed, a longtime member of the Comparative Literature program and an admired poet, writer, and scholar. He died on March 31. He was 71. Ahmed joined the Graduate Center's Comparative Literature program in 1991 and served as a professor of comparative literature at Queens College, wher more PR

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: How to Beat the Big Diesel Squeeze (10)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 23 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * How to beat the big diesel squeeze Australia must act now to save fuel and essential services Key Takeaways: Australia imports 87% of its diesel, and is the world's largest diesel importer. It could face a diesel squeeze as prices skyrocket and suppliers curtail exports or even become importers due to a prolonged Middle East fuel crisis. Eco-driving, impr more PR

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: India-US Met Coal Trade Will Not Shield Steel Sector From Price Shocks, Supply Constraints (10)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 23 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * India-US met coal trade will not shield steel sector from price shocks, supply constraints India imports around 90% of its metallurgical coal and plans to nearly double its steel capacity by 2030. While it has broadened its supplier base in recent years, its push to diversify met coal imports toward the US is unlikely to reduce risks. Key Takeaways: Divers more PR

Integrated Degrees at CSU: Computer Science + Ethics (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Integrated Degrees at CSU: Computer Science + Ethics Cleveland State University became the first institution of higher education in Northeast Ohio to offer new interdisciplinary degrees designed to empower undergraduate students with the skills, versatility and adaptability they need to work at the intersection of multiple disciplines or fields. They are each a purposefully designed blend of curriculum fo more PR

McClellan, Landsman Lead Bill to Help Farmers Transfer Land to the Next Generation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Landsman Lead Bill to Help Farmers Transfer Land to the Next Generation * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced a bill to help retiring farmers transition their land to the next generation to expand access for new farmers. Famers are facing a series of challenges maintaining family-owned farms, includi more PR

McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: CMS extends ACCESS Model application deadline (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary by counsel Rick Hindmand: * * * CMS extends ACCESS Model application deadline * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently extended the application deadline for participating in the Advancing Chronic Care Model with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model to May 15, 2026. The ACCESS Model The ACCESS Model is a new voluntary 10-year, outcome-based nationa more PR

Miami again named as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, April 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami again named as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture * Miami University is one of the top 100 companies listed in Forbes' America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2026. The university landed at No. 94 overall on the list and is No. 10 for the Education industry. Miami is the top school from Ohio ranked in the Education industry and No. 6 overall among state employers. This is the second ye more PR

NAHB and ICC Release 2025 Edition of the National Green Building Standard (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * NAHB and ICC Release 2025 Edition of the National Green Building Standard(R) The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) proudly announce the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard(R) (NGBS)--the fifth edition of the nation's premier residential green building standard. Approved by the American National Standards Institu more PR

NAHB Publication Offers Housing Professionals Tools to Help Boost Customer Satisfaction and Sales (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * NAHB Publication Offers Housing Professionals Tools to Help Boost Customer Satisfaction and Sales BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), released a new edition of its popular home buying resource, Buying Your New Home: A Guide to Home Buying, Second Edition. Buying a new home is one of the biggest investments a consumer will make in their l more PR

National Security, Illicit Finance & International Financial Institutions Reviews the Effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Reviews the Effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, more PR

NGA Convenes Broadband Leaders to Promote Workforce and Community Development in States and Territories (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Convenes Broadband Leaders to Promote Workforce and Community Development in States and Territories * Gov. Spanberger addresses national gathering of state broadband officials, federal partners and internet service providers Alexandria, Va. - The National Governors Association (NGA) this week convened leadership across public and private sect more PR

Ohio State Auditor: Federal Accessibility Standards for Government Websites Postponed (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * New Federal Accessibility Standards for Government Websites Postponed The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday issued an extension for the compliance dates of new federal accessibility standards for state and local government websites. State and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more are now required to meet the new standards by April 26, 2027. Fo more PR

Ohio State students research links between nutrition, disease prevention (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State students research links between nutrition, disease prevention * Students in various disciplines presented research at The Ohio State University's 22nd Annual Russell Klein Nutrition Research Symposium. The event was held recently at the university's 4-H Center. Ohio State's Graduate Society of Nutritional Sciences organizes the symposium in Klein's memory each year. Klein held dual appointments at more PR

Physician Assistants Join James Cancer Hospital Leukemia Care Team (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 22 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Physician Assistants Join James Cancer Hospital Leukemia Care Team * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer The fight against cancer requires support from every corner -from loved ones to the healthcare professionals guiding them through treatment. As physician assistants in the inpatient acute leukemia unit at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center's-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital more PR

Rep. Scholten Demands Answers from USDA Secretary on Plans to Gut the Forest Service (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Demands Answers from USDA Secretary on Plans to Gut the Forest Service * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins following USDA's announcement that the Forest Service (FS) will close all nine of its regional offices and 57 of its 77 research facilities across the country, incl more PR

Rep. Sykes Announces $1.85 Million Federal Grant for Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio to Expand Access to Family Planning Services (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Announces $1.85 Million Federal Grant for Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio to Expand Access to Family Planning Services AKRON, OH -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,850,361 to Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio through the Title X Family Planning Program. Title X i more PR

Rep. Sykes Announces $254,000 Federal Grant to Expand Affordable Housing in Akron (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes announces $254,000 Federal Grant to Expand Affordable Housing in Akron AKRON, OH -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that NeighborWorks America will award $254,000 to the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation through its Fiscal Year 2026 Flexible Impact Grants program. NeighborWorks America, a congressionally-chartered nonprofit, s more PR

Rep. Sykes Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Support for Crime Survivors (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Support for Crime Survivors Today, during National Crime Victims' Rights Week, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) introduced the Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act. This bill would strengthen the federal response to violent crime by affirming survivors' rights, funding community-based assi more PR

Rep. Sykes Reintroduces the WISE Act to Permanently Fund Clean Water Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Reintroduces the WISE Act to Permanently Fund Clean Water Projects Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency (WISE) Act. The bill would permanently set aside 20 percent of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for sustainable water infrastructure projects. The Clean  more PR

Rep. Sykes Secures Federal Grant for Akron Fulton International Airport (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Secures Federal Grant for Akron Fulton International Airport AKRON, OH -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the Akron Fulton International Airport $72,159 for safety upgrades. "Keeping our airports safe and operational year-round is critical to Northeast Ohio's economy and public safety. This fe more PR

Rockefeller Foundation Accelerates U.S. Economic Solutions at "Big Bets for America: Baltimore" (10)
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Accelerates U.S. Economic Solutions at "Big Bets for America: Baltimore" More than 250 U.S. leaders from across philanthropy, policy, the private sector, and nonprofits to surface and scale bold solutions to the country's most pressing economic challenges. * BALTIMORE | April 21, 2026 -- The Rockefeller Foundation today hosted Big Bets for America: Baltimore, br more PR

Rockefeller Foundation Announces Second Class of U.S. Big Bets Fellows at Baltimore Convening (10)
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Announces Second Class of U.S. Big Bets Fellows at Baltimore Convening 10 bold innovators from across the United States named to The Rockefeller Foundation fellowship dedicated to driving economic opportunity and helping their communities thrive. Fellows focusing on distinct projects to help their communities realize economic opportunities, including: expanding w more PR

Shawnee State University Students Develop Innovative E-Braille Display to Expand Accessibility (10)
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, April 21 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Students Develop Innovative E-Braille Display to Expand Accessibility * Computer Engineering Technology students at Shawnee State University have developed a new solution to improve accessibility for individuals who are visually impaired. For their senior capstone project, Parker Lauders and Kade Dancy created an electronic braille display using refreshable technology that prese more PR

SLAM student takes World Cup research to Washington (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, April 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * SLAM student takes World Cup research to Washington * When a global sport mega-event comes to your city, it may be a celebrated occasion. But it rarely comes without consequences for the people who call that place home. This year, for the first time ever, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will unfold across three countries as the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare to host matches throughout the summer. And for Miami U more PR

Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to Lower Costs for Farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to Lower Costs for Farmers * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Reps. Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Tracy Mann (KS-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Mike Bost (IL-12) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced the bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to boost domestic fertilizer production and s more PR

Stage Set in the Steel City: ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot to air live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Stage Set in the Steel City: ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot to air live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh * * College GameDay Built by The Home Depot to air live from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh at 5 p.m. ET Thursday and Friday on ESPN * Fernando Mendoza (quarterback, Indiana) and Head coaches Ryan Day (Ohio State), Marcus Freeman (Notre Dame)  more PR

STAND UP AMERICA: VIRGINIANS PASS REDISTRICTING AMENDMENT, STRIKE BACK AGAINST TRUMP'S 2026 POWER GRAB (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following statement on April 21, 2026: * * * VIRGINIANS PASS REDISTRICTING AMENDMENT, STRIKE BACK AGAINST TRUMP'S 2026 POWER GRAB RICHMOND, VA -- Tonight, Virginia voters passed an amendment to protect fair representation and push back on a nationwide effort by Donald Tru more PR

State Financial Officers Foundation CEO Oleka Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by State Financial Officers Foundation CEO OJ Oleka from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Dr. OJ Oleka, and I more PR

Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Congressman David Scott (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Congressman David Scott * I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend Congressman David Scott. A devoted Georgian, respected colleague, and steadfast advocate, Congressman Scott carried a bold and kind spirit that could light up any room. As the first Black Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, he was a tireless ch more PR

Stronger Grid Ahead: Power Line Rebuild to Boost Reliability in Northwest Ohio (10)
AKRON, Ohio, April 23 -- American Transmission Systems, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Stronger Grid Ahead: Power Line Rebuild to Boost Reliability in Northwest Ohio Upgrades to reinforce service for Toledo Edison customers in Williams County * TOLEDO, Ohio - American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a FirstEnergy Transmission company, is rebuilding about 11 miles of a high-voltage power line in eastern Williams County. The West Unity (Stryker) 69-kV more PR

Trust for Public Land Project Garfield Heights Grows Awarded USDA Farm to School Grant (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Trust for Public Land Project Garfield Heights Grows Awarded USDA Farm to School Grant Cleveland, OH - Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced that its Ohio-based project, Garfield Heights Grows, has been selected as one of 52 projects nationwide to receive funding through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program. The highly  more PR

University Invites Finalists for Vice President of Marketing and Communications to Campus (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * University Invites Finalists for Vice President of Marketing and Communications to Campus * The University of Toledo has invited three finalists for the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications to visit campus as part of a national search process. Each candidate will participate in an open forum including a presentation and an opportunity for discussion. Members of the University community  more PR

UTMC Named 'Great Workplaces for Nurses' by Nursegrid (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UTMC Named 'Great Workplaces for Nurses' by Nursegrid * The University of Toledo Medical Center was recently recognized by Nursegrid as one of the country's top workplaces for nurses. Nursegrid, a digital media platform for nurses, surveyed more than 50,000 nurses across the United States, asking them to rate on a five-point scale whether they would recommend their workplace to another nurse. UTMC earned  more PR

UToledo College of Engineering to Host Design & Discovery Expo on April 24 (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo College of Engineering to Host Design & Discovery Expo on April 24 * The University of Toledo's College of Engineering will showcase student creativity and ingenuity at the Design & Discovery Expo on Friday, April 24, at the College of Engineering Complex, 1610 N. Westwood, Toledo. The event is free and open to the public. The College of Engineering will showcase student creativity and ingenuity a more PR

UToledo to Host Junior Achievement's 5th Year Program (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo to Host Junior Achievement's 5th Year Program * The University of Toledo will house the innovative 5th Year program this upcoming academic year, marking a partnership between two organizations committed to empowering young adults through real-world experience, career exploration and purposeful decision-making. As a program of Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio, 5th Year is a transformative prog more PR

Westminster Awards $1.71 Million in Full-tuition Scholarships to Incoming First-year Students (10)
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Westminster awards $1.71 million in full-tuition scholarships to incoming first-year students Westminster College has awarded $1,710,000 in merit-based scholarships to nine incoming first-year students for the upcoming academic year, recognizing academic achievement, leadership and demonstrated potential for success across a range of academic disciplines. "When we select recipients for our top scho more PR

Winners Unleashed, Nationwide Reveals the Wackiest Pet Names of 2026 (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Winners Unleashed, Nationwide Reveals the Wackiest Pet Names of 2026 * The votes are in, and Nationwide has officially crowned the winners of its 2026 Wacky Pet Names campaign. Pet lovers across the country cast their ballots to determine the most imaginative, unexpected, and downright unforgettable pet names of the year. Taking home the title of Wackiest Pet Name of 2026 are*: more PR

Women's Flag Football Added as 26th Varsity Sport at John Carroll University (10)
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, April 22 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Women's Flag Football Added as 26th Varsity Sport at John Carroll University The tradition of football at John Carroll University has just deepened. John Carroll University is proud to announce that women's flag football has been added as the university's 26th varsity sport, marking the third women's varsity sport that John Carroll has added in the last four years. Women's flag football will begin more PR

Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections (10)
KENT, Ohio, April 22 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections * Available through Wright State's Career Hub, Big Interview and Big Resume help students practice for interviews and improve application materials with real-time, personalized feedback to better prepare them for success in the job search. Wright State University is expanding career support for students wi more PR