ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Highlights Affordability Focus Through Testimony on Government Accountability, Taxpayer Protections, and Energy Reform * COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) this week testified before multiple Ohio House and Senate committees in support of reforms aimed at lowering costs, improving government accountability, protecting taxpayers, and strengthening more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus James Galm commits $10 million to advance energy and electrochemistry research at Case Western Reserve University Transformational gift will establish two professorships and a new laboratory in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building - James M. Galm, PhD--a three-time graduate of Case Western Reserve University and co-founder of LayerZero Power Systems, a global provider of pow more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * BEATTY ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS FOR CENTRAL OHIO * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty announced today that she has secured two additional Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding requests totaling $1.29 million to expand access to behavioral health, substance use recovery, primary care, and women's health services in Central Ohio. The two projects bring Cong more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Buckeye engineers team up with US Soccer to advance recovery science * The Ohio State University is partnering with the U.S. Soccer Federation to push the frontiers of recovery science -the quickly evolving discipline focused on restoring athletes' readiness between training, competition and injury. Through the university's Human Performance Collaborative (HPC), the partnership is translating laboratory science  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- LAW OVER WATER PIRACY AND THE YEMEN CIVIL WAR - A report from Case Western Reserve University School of Law Yemen Accountability Project, Cleveland, Ohio - April 2026 (45 pages) * * * The Case Western Reserve University School of Law Yemen Accountability Project issued a report analyzing piracy and related maritime abuses connected to the Yemen Civil War and assessing potential violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The  more ST

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Medicine's Puja Van Epps selected as Acting National Program Executive Director for the U.S. Veterans' Health Administration's HHRC programs Puja Van Epps, MD, faculty member of the Continuing Medical Education committee at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, will assume the role of Acting National Program Executive Director (NPED) for the HIV, Hepatitis, and Related Conditions Programs more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * College of Engineering dean named president of Spelman College * Ayanna Howard, the Monte Ahuja Endowed Dean's Chair and the 23rd dean of The Ohio State University's College of Engineering, has been announced as the next president of Spelman College in Atlanta. Howard will continue to serve in the College of Engineering and will join Spelman on Aug. 1. "I wish Dean Howard tremendous success in her next endeavo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Secures More Than $13 Million in Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Wins for West Virginians * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore announced that five Community Project Funding requests for West Virginia's Second Congressional District were approved by the House Appropriations Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news: * * * CRC News: A month in the busy life of InfluenceWatch The Capital Research Center launched InfluenceWatch in 2017 "after identifying a need for more fact-based, accurate descriptions of the various influencers of public policy issues." - A May 29 official committee staff memo written for the members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary, cited InfluenceWatch as evidence for its findi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Municipalities, Doctors, and Small Businesses Challenge Trump-Vance Administration Effort to Unlawfully Sabotage Crucial Affordable Care Act Benefits After Loss in Court Last Year, Government Attempts Another Attack on Benefits for More Than Two Million Americans - Balt more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * DOE Awards Grants to Upgrade AEP Plants * Bill Fehrman, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer, made the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Energy's grants announced June 4, 2026, which support affordable and reliable power for customers. "We are pleased to receive these two U.S. Department of Energy grants to support needed upgrades to our M more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy supports South Carolina first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness * Funding goes to 34 nonprofits and government agencies across the Palmetto State * Since 2022, Duke Energy's HERO Grant Program has funded 133 grants with $2.5 million, delivering critical support to nonprofits and local agencies - As emergency managers, first responders and community leaders are p more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third's Newline Recognized by American Banker for Powering Next-Generation Payments Infrastructure * CINCINNATI -Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced that its Newline (tm) platform has been named an Innovation of the Year 2026 honoree by American Banker, recognizing its role in powering large-scale payments and embedded finance capabilities for fintechs and more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: * * * Full Transcript: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Brian Armstrong - It's about financial inclusion. Right? There's something like 80% of Americans feel that the current financial system's not worki more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer, Riley Call On Norfolk Southern And Union Pacific Corportation To Repair Dilapidated Bridged * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), and Representative Josh Riley (D-NY-19) urged the chief executive officers of Norfolk Southern and the Union Pacific Corporation to prioritize public safety and commit to conducting criti more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Global rankings place Wright State among the world's top universities * Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Out of 21,291 institutions evaluated worldwide, Wright State ranked No. 1,483 globally and No. 255 in the United States. Now in its 15th year, the Center for World University Rankings evaluates uni more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Huffman Slams Trump's $700 Million Coal Handout to Prop Up Coal for Big Tech Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after President Trump announced plans to hand out nearly $700 million in taxpayer dollars for new and existing coal plants and a coal expor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Justice Department Secures Resolution with Cleveland Clinic to End Pediatric "Gender-Affirming Care" Cleveland Clinic Foundation follows Texas Children's Hospital in reaching agreement with the Department of Justice to provide detransition care and not perform sex-rejecting procedures on minors - Today, the Department of Justice announced another resolution arising from its ongoing  more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 6 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent Earns Top Honors as Best College Town in Ohio, One of the Best in the Nation Kent, Ohio, is officially one of the best places in America to go to college - and the best in Ohio. MoneyLion, the personal finance and digital banking platform, released its list of the 20 Best College Towns in America in 2026 -- and Kent made the cut, ranking No. 8 nationally. The rankings evaluated cities across a range of livabili more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Nevada Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Reps. Titus, Lee, and Horsford support federal workers and their rights LAKEWOOD, Calif. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of three members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Nevada in th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Pays Tribute to Ohio Fallen Hero Edward D. Brown at Normandy American Cemetery * In recognition of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) honored Ohio fallen hero First Lieutenant Edward D. Brown, who was laid to rest at the Normandy American Cemetery in France. Last month, Congressman Latta led a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to France to evaluate the count more PR

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, June 5 -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * The Menopause Society Receives Grant to Expand Education and Outreach Where Access to Care Is Most Limited New funding will provide training for healthcare professionals caring for women in midlife and target more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 4, 2026: * * * Chair Hertel Condemns Islamophobic Remarks Made Against Rep. Tlaib on House Floor In response to Rep. Max Miller of Ohio's Islamophobic remarks against Rep. Rashida Tlaib yesterday on the House floor, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Rep. Miller's Islamophobic attacks are disgusting. His comments are not just offensive -- they're a  more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * New Sports Ministry minor added to AU's academic offerings * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University is adding a unique program to its academic offerings-a minor in Sports Ministry -that aligns with two interests of many AU students. The new minor, designed for those who want to combine their passion for athletics with their commitment to faith and leadership, will be available starting in fall 2026. The interdisciplin more PR

NEW YORK, June 6 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news: * * * NFTE Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Showcases Advance Top Student Entrepreneurs to National Stage Winners from St. Louis, Chicago, and satellite showcases will represent the Midwest region at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase in November - The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to announce the students advancing from its 2026 Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Showcases  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Nutrition's Tamara Randall named 2026-27 president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Tamara Randall, RDN (MED '96, MED '00), a nutrition instructor and director of the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Dietetic Internship program at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was recently named the 2026-27 president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During this one more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 5 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Office of Sustainability Award recipients honored for championing sustainability university-wide * Miami University's office of sustainability recently announced the recipients of the inaugural Sustainability Awards. A member of the Miami Environmental Professionals Association checks in visitors to EarthFest held April 25 (photo by Scott Kissell) 2026 Sustainable Student Program of the Year: MEPA This award reco more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 5 -- Owens Community College issued the following news release: * * * Owens Trustee Mary Beth Hammond Named Chair-Elect of Ohio Community College Association Mary Beth Hammond, a longtime member of the Owens Community College Board of Trustees and current vice chair, has been selected as the next chair-elect for the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC). Hammond has served on the OACC executive committee for two-and-a-half years, most recently as the secretary. She more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter with three co-signers to the U.S. Department of Justice: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche, We write  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McGarvey and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Children with Hearing and Vision Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 05, 2026) - Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and John H. Rutherford (FL-05) introduced the Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act (Cogswell-Macy Act), a bill to improve educational resources for children and youth who are blind or low visio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Husted votes to fund federal law enforcement Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the Secure America Act, a reconciliation bill to fund certain federal law enforcement agencies. "Under the Biden administration, millions of criminal illegal immigrants flooded our borders and entered our country completely unchecked. Ohioans expect their gove more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with 15 co-signers to the Senate leaders of four committees: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Chairman Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse Ranking Member Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Ted Cruz Chairman Senate Commi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Markey, Capito, Reps. McGarvey, Rutherford Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Educational Services for Students with Communications Disabilities * Bill Text (PDF) Boston (June 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) today announced the reintroduction of th more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Solar Microgrid Powers Lifesaving Care in Sudan * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 584 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 3.6 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for infectious and chronic diseases, diagnostic and di more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 5 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Student success leader Adam A. Smith appointed interim vice president at Kentucky State University * Smith brings 25-plus years of higher education experience to enrollment management and student success role FRANKFORT, Ky. -Kentucky State University has announced the appointment of Adam A. Smith as interim vice president of enrollment management and student success, bringing more than 25 years of ex more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide With 143 Attorneys and 54 Practices Ranked * Taft continues to earn recognition from Chambers USA for its exceptional performance across the legal industry. This year, the firm achieved 143 attorney rankings and 54 practice rankings, reflecting the depth and breadth of its capabilities. Notably, 27 Taft attorneys received Band 1 individual r more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC expert explains how provocateurs try to manipulate conflict UC's Jeffrey Blevins talks to Dallas Morning News about how agitators seize on tragedy By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu The editorial board for The Dallas Morning News turned to an expert in political misinformation at the University of Cincinnati to explain how extremists seized on a fatal dispute between two high sc more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC expert weighs in on current MASH treatment approaches He says pharmacotherapy pipeline is rapidly evolving By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu As MedCentral recently reported, pending broader pharmacologic approvals for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), lifestyle modifications remain the go-to intervention. However, the MASH pharmacotherapy pipeline is expanding, said more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * State continues support for the Ohio Cyber Range Funds help expand cybersecurity training By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Local 12 News reported the Ohio Cyber Range Institute at the University of Cincinnati recently received $227,000 from the Ohio Controlling Board. That funding was announced by State Rep. Cecil Thomas. "This investment will help strengthen Ohio's cybersecurity inf more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, June 5 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for May 29-June 5, 2026: * * * In an editorial for Inside Higher Ed, UD President Eric F. Spina and Vice President for Mission and Rector Bro. Tim Driscoll, S.M., wrote how Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence is a direct challenge to higher education. The Pope just challenged higher ed (https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/06/02/higher-ed-should-answer-popes-challenge-op more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center * Wright State's partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. At Wright State University, faculty and students are using the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) to support hands-on coursewor more PR