COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * 15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year * As agricultural education programs continue to play a vital role in preparing the next generation of industry leaders, the Golden Owl Award celebrated a record year of recognition for ag educators, receiving more than 4,900 nominations and recognizing 107 finalists across 15 states. Nationwide and its state FFA partners are proud to announce the 2025-2026 Golden Owl Award grand prize w more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release: * * * ACF Awards $6 Million to 10 Jurisdictions to Advance Use of Predictive Risk Modeling in Child Welfare The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $6 million in grant funding to 10 child welfare jurisdictions to pilot new technology aimed at improving child safety and caseworker decision-making. Indiana, Missouri, Nebrask more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Sukup Manufacturing (Sheffield, Iowa) -- Expensing helps Sukup  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k - As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are currently stuck paying capital gains taxes on inflation.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian: * * * Excessive Cannabis Taxation Weeds Out Michigan Dispensaries Since Michigan legalized recreational cannabis, the state's legal market has been increasingly burdened by excessive and onerous taxes. With three separate taxes now applied to the product, the cost of operating legally has risen substantially, hurting businesses, driving up prices for consumers, and undermining the ability of the regulated market to compete  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian: * * * Jocelyn Benson Calls Michigan's Income Tax "Very Low", Yet Can't Say What the Rate Is Democrat gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson wants to "reexamine" the state's tax code to make it more "equitable." Her justification? Michigan's income tax is apparently "really low." There's just one problem: she could not actually say what the income tax rate is. That is a rather important detail to know before proposing an more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94. As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautif more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Guidi and Kiran Subramanian: * * * List of Tax Hikes that David Crowley Supports David Crowley and Francesca Hong during Democratic Primary debate at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI on July 28, 2026. by LaShawnda Jones is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license - Known as the 400 year veto, Governor Tony Evers struck two digits and a hyphen in Wisconsin's 2023 budget bill, turning what was supposed to be a t more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Ashland University's MFA in Creative Writing gaining momentum after successful summer residency * ASHLAND, Ohio - A renewed sense of energy could be felt during the summer residency of Ashland University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, as the highest number of aspiring writers gathered on campus since prior to the COVID pandemic to immerse themselves in reading, writing workshops and mentorship from accomplished authors and editors. At the hear more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country. While immigration enforcement is frequently a federal responsibility, states can take action th more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 12 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College posted the following news: * * * Award-winning art historian to discuss Black art and memory during exhibition panel at Southern University * Acclaimed art historian, curator and contemporary art critic Cheryl Finley, Ph.D., will join Southern University and A&M College for a panel discussion Wednesday, Aug. 19, as part of the closing reception for "Free as They Want to Be: Artists Committed to Memory," a multisite exhibition exploring memory, fre more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Coons, Lankford Introduce Bill to Help Unemployed Workers Start Small Businesses * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) to introduce the New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act, legislation that would modernize the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program so more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices were down 0.2 percent in July, up 3.5 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.2 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 1.9 percent, largely due to a decline in gasoline prices. The all items le more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Christopher G. Keim Discusses Workplace Communication in Cleveland.com * Frantz Ward Managing Partner Christopher G. Keim was recently featured in Cleveland.com to discuss the aspects of the firm that have helped it consistently rank among the publication's Top Workplaces. In the most recent edition, Frantz Ward ranked sixth out of 107 Northeast Ohio companies with fewer than 150 employees named to Top Workplaces 2026. As part of more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Columbus CEO Asks Dinsmore Attorneys to Share Workplace Cannabis Guidance * Dinsmore partners Jan Hensel and Dan Zinsmaster are featured in the Summer 2026 issue of Columbus CEO, offering guidance on the evolving legal landscape surrounding recreational and medical marijuana in the workplace. The article examines how Ohio employers are responding to changes in state law and the importance of establishing clear work more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Tom Barrett Refuses to Return Campaign Cash from Alleged Domestic Abuser Max Miller * New reporting from Politico details how Tom Barrett refuses to return campaign cash from alleged domestic abuser Max Miller. Politico reports that Barrett "did not return requests for comment" and has "remained quiet in recent days about whether they'll give Miller back his money." Over the past several weeks, multiple Republican senators called more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Derrick Van Orden Refuses to Return Campaign Cash from Alleged Domestic Abuser Max Miller * New reporting from Politico details how Derrick Van Orden refuses to return campaign cash from alleged domestic abuser Max Miller and even diminished the credible allegations leveled against him. Van Orden "refused to discuss the matter" and is refusing to return the cash. Politico: "Van Orden, asked Tuesday night about the $2,500 contribu more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Ohio Bankers League posted the following news: * * * Division Opens Door for Credit Union Acquisition of Ohio Bank * The Ohio Bankers League is disappointed by the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions' August 12 decision not to object to The Hicksville Bank's proposed sale of substantially all of its assets and liabilities to Interra Credit Union. This is not a routine transaction. If completed, it would be the first transaction of its kind in Ohio: a healthy, Ohio state-char more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Made: Behind Venom, Jayden Patterson was, seen by Thousands. Known by Few. * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For three years, thousands of Florida A&M University students, alumni and fans cheered for Venom without ever knowing the person inside the suit. They knew the energy, electrifying dance moves and unforgettable halftime performances. They knew the hugs, high-fives and joyful interactions that bec more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Researcher Leads NASA-Funded Project to Advance Future Moon and Mars Exploration * $1.5 million NASA project combines chemistry and artificial intelligence while expanding research opportunities for FAMU students. Tallahassee, Fla.-July 2, 2026-As NASA prepares for future missions to the moon and Mars, Florida A&M University researcher Beni B. Dangi, Ph.D., is leading a project that could he more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210): * * * By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support local programs that distribute equipment to eligi more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * Franklin University Launches Three AI Leadership Specializations for Working Professionals New online graduate specializations prepare professionals to lead responsible AI adoption in public administration, healthcare and communication - Franklin University has launched three online AI Leadership for Professionals specializations designed for working professionals who want to lead the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence without becoming prog more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * From Big Bang to Big Discovery, Kent State Professor Leads Research Project * More than two decades of research on a project led by a Kent State University professor has resulted in a new discovery in nuclear physics that is being celebrated nationally. The breakthrough came from work done by Brookhaven National Laboratory's STAR Collaboration, an international group of hundreds of scientists and engineers who conduct nuclear research using the laboratory's Sole more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * HARDI Study Measures $32.9 Billion Economic Impact of HVACR Wholesale Distribution Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has released a first-of-its-kind economic impact study measuring the direct contribution of HVACR wholesale distribution across the United States. The new study, Keeping America Comfortable: A Baseline Economic Impact Analysis of HVAC more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Henry shines on the world stage while inspiring next generation at Edinboro * For Alysa Henry, the summer of 2026 marked the realization of dreams years in the making. Just two years after moving to Edinboro following a standout collegiate career that included two national championships and eight All-American honors, Henry has established herself as one of the premier combined events athletes in the world while also beginning a promising coaching career in Edinb more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Husted secures $40 million for City of Fairfield infrastructure project "I'm proud to have advocated for this investment and to help deliver Fairfield a project that will bring economic growth to the region and strengthen Ohio's transportation infrastructure." - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that he secured $40 million in federal funding for the City of Fairfield's Symmes Road Grade Separation project, which will improve saf more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 13 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * India's iron ore challenge is shifting from quantity to quality, new IEEFA findings show How India sources imported iron ore, and how much domestic ore it upgrades, could shape the country's steelmaking technology choices, its dependence on imported coking coal, and the pace of steel decarbonisation. Key Takeaways: * India's iron ore challenge is shifting from securing sufficient supply to securing the rig more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami's CedarTech location will help open doors in Cleveland for students, alumni, more * Miami University's CedarTech location in Cleveland will serve as a destination for collaboration, include office and classroom areas, and be the hub for the institution's Urban Bridges initiative. A private event to commemorate the space, located on the fourth floor of the CedarTech office building at 10900 Carnegie Ave., is scheduled for Aug. 25. Miami President Gregory Crawfo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan vegetable crop report - August 12, 2026 *. Crop updates Asparagus Are you seeing crooked, zig-zaggy asparagus? Auxin herbicide injury in asparagus creates twists and turns. Though not ideal, these symptoms are fairly regular and plants grow out of it. Brassicas and greens Downy mildew and black rot have both been reported in cabbage. Black rot is primarily a seed-borne pathogen. Hot water se more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Mock Crash Kicks off Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign on Health Science Campus * If you heard emergency sirens near UToledo's Health Science Campus last Friday morning, there was no need for alarm. It was a scene designed to make you think. UToledo Health hosted a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over press conference and mock crash simulation on Aug. 7, joining the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, the OVI Task Force, Lucas County Safe Communities Coal more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno, Hegseth Travel to Panama to Bolster Alliance Against Cartels * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) traveled with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Panama to meet with President Jose Raul Mulino and Ambassador Cabrera, and Colombian officials. During the event, Senator Moreno delivered remarks on the importance of strengthening cooperation with our Latin America allies to combat cartels and other illicit activities within the We more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Neff College of Business to Host Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Sept. 8-10 * The University of Toledo's John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation will support regional entrepreneurs as the venue host for a Lightship Bootcamp in partnership with the UToledo Business Incubator. Lightship Bootcamp, a program of Lightship Foundation sponsored by JobsOhio and supported regionally by the Regional Growth Partnership, is an immersive three-day progra more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW REPORT Exposes Ramaswamy "Pump and Dump" Scam: Billionaire Scam Artist Hired His Mother to Manipulate Failed Clinical Trial Data for Alzheimer's Drug * Ramaswamy served as "frontman," hired own mother to "massage data" to make"an estimated $260 million" Columbus, Ohio -New reporting exposed how Vivek Ramaswamy hired his mother to "massage" failed clinical trial data as part of a likely pump-and-dump scheme. As the investigation reveals, Ramaswamy se more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects * Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), top Democrat on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, joined 39 congressional Democrats in demanding that the Trump administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation p more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 13 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Opera Mississippi reappoints MC music chair to lead Board of Directors * Ben Williams, professor of music theory and composition and chair of the Department of Music at Mississippi Christian University, has been reappointed to serve for a second year as president of Opera Mississippi's Board of Directors. Williams has served as president of Opera Mississippi since 2025 and will continue to help guide the organization's vision, support its art more PR

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Otterbein University issued the following news: * * * Science Lecture Series: Hear from Scientist who Battles Bacteria with a Virus to Save Lives Otterbein University is kicking off the academic year with a lecture by a renowned scientist who is working to tackle a growing healthcare crisis. Microbial antibiotic resistance -- when bacteria adapt to survive medicines that used to kill them -- has become an increasingly widespread and deadly healthcare crisis. Dr. Graham Hatfull studies phages -- viruses that sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. Currently, the Federal Tran more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Penn Vet Welcomes Seven New Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year * The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has appointed seven new faculty members, expanding expertise across companion animal medicine, equine reproduction, comparative pathology, diagnostic imaging, animal welfare, and infectious disease. Joining the Departments of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine, C more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * The Power of Innovation to Drive Change: NAIC President White's 2026 Summer National Meeting Keynote * Throughout its more than 150-year history, the U.S. state-based system of insurance regulation has grown with the country and the insurance industry-adapting and modernizing to continue leading, protecting consumers, and ensuring strong, stable, and secure markets. This week, stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * REBUILDING THE UNITED STATES NAVY AND AMERICA'S SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRIAL BASE MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR; THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET; THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby direct: Section 1. Purpose. The United States Nav more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, with 41 co-signers issued the following letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought and Federal Transit Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20503 - Matthew Cahill Acting Deputy Administrator Federal Transit  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 13, 2026, involving Mark Beal, associate professor of professional practice and communication in the School of Communication and Information: * * * Division I Programs Now Can Sell Uniform Advertising. What Does That Mean for Rutgers? A university professor with branding and sports media expertise examines the opportunities, challenges and long-term implications By Carol Peters In January, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) approved a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla & Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. Currently, the Federal Tran more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Leor Moshe, et al., No. 26-civ-10253 (D.N.J. filed Aug. 13, 2026) The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three Toms River, New Jersey residents for their roles in an affinity investment fraud that raised approximately $47 million from more than 87 investors, who were primarily members of Orthodox Jewish communities in New Jersey and New York. The SEC's complaint, filed in federal c more PR

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Sinclair Launches Pittsburgh Sports Tonight Live Weeknight Sports Show Premieres August 31 Across Pittsburgh, Johnstown/Altoona and Wheeling/Steubenville Sinclair today announced the launch of Pittsburgh Sports Tonight, a new live, locally produced sports program premiering Monday, August 31. Airing weeknights from 7:00-7:30 p.m. ET, the 30-minute program will deliver comprehensive re more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Six Medicaid Providers Indicted on Fraud Charges * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accuse six Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $558,383 from the government healthcare program for the needy. "Fraud against Medicaid is fraud against Ohio taxpayers," Wilson said. "We will continue to investigate suspicious billing behavior and hold offenders accountable." The cases i more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Space Force Guardians Conference focuses on service trajectory, professional growth * Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna engaged with Guardians on the importance of professional development and the evolving landscape of the service at the Space Force Guardians Conference, held in conjunction with the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Summit, Aug. 8-9. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res "My challenge  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * SUMMIT conference connects Ohio State with military community * More than 200 people attended the 2026 Symposium on Unified Military & Veteran Multidisciplinary Innovation and Translation, or SUMMIT conference, at The Ohio State University. Held earlier this month, SUMMIT welcomed speakers from across the country who covered topics ranging from strategic deterrence to healthcare. In addition, nearly 55 researchers presented posters on topics like plastic and  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Three Thompson Hine Partners Named Among World's Leading IP Strategists in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 * Thompson Hine LLP, a national law firm recognized for its innovative approach to legal services, is pleased to announce that the following Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation partners have been named to the 2026 IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists list: * Marla R. Butler (Atlanta) * Christopher more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues on Legislation Introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong to Fix Broken Permitting Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined 16 of her Republican colleagues in supporting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure (AEMI) Act introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.). This legislation would reform many aspects of the federal permitting process and accelerate construction of criti more PR

SCHENECTADY, New York, Aug. 13 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * A love of nature leads to creation of Schenectady preserve * The Schenectady County land that Vicki Herzl Watkins '76 and Gray Watkins '73 owned for decades has inspired much. A deep love of and commitment to nature. The songs "Harvest Time" and "The World is a Song," written and performed by Gray (graywatkins.bandcamp.com). And their decision, last spring, to donate all 54 acres to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy (MHLC). In July 2025, that acreage became  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Medical Student Awarded Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship for Global Health Research * After completing her third year of medical school at The University of Toledo, Tara Tekkey recently traveled halfway around the world to conduct research she hopes will improve maternal and infant health both abroad and at home. Tekkey was awarded a prestigious Fulbright-Fogarty Public Health Fellowship, a nationally competitive program that supports research in low- an more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Research Receives Funding from Stand Up To Cancer to Test Early Warning for Lung Cancer * Dr. James Willey, a pulmonary physician at UToledo Health and holder of the George Isaac Chair In Cancer Research, has received a $200,000 Stand Up To Cancer grant to support a simple, noninvasive screening test for lung cancer. The grant, in collaboration with investigators at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, will fund continued work on the test dev more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act * WICKER AND ARMSTRONG'S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA'S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) is growing momentum behind comprehensive permitting reform, announcing 13 additional Senate cosponsors for S. 4944, the Ameri more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * Representing Their Alma Mater Wittenberg welcomes four new members to its Alumni Association Board Committed to serving as a liaison for the University by engaging and connecting the alumni body in support of Wittenberg's mission and goals, Wittenberg's Alumni Association Board represents more than 26,000 alumni across the United States and internationally. This summer, the board welcomed four new members: Nathan Mawhirter, class of 2014; Jennifer P more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State Theatre recognized among Miami Valley's best * Wright State Theatre's production of "1776," directed and choreographed by Greg Helms, professor and head of musical theatre, was named Best Collegiate Musical by the Dayton Daily News for the 2025-26 season. (Photos by Erin Pence) Wright State University Theatre students and faculty earned top honors in the Dayton Daily News' annual roundup of the Miami Valley's best theatre productions and performanc more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WVXU: "Faber and Kulewicz are about as far apart on FirstEnergy as two candidates can possibly be" * COLUMBUS, OH - Ohioans continue to hear about how the FirstEnergy bribery scandal is "driving this year's Ohio AG race" with analysis from WVXU emphasizing that "[Keith] Faber and [John] Kulewicz are about as far apart on FirstEnergy as two candidates can possibly be." While "most Ohio politicians -not to mention millions of electric rate payers -would like more PR