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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for 2026-09-16 ( 69 items )  
A Temporary Reprieve for Hemp-THC Products... But what now? (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * A Temporary Reprieve for Hemp-THC Products... But what now? * On September 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a short-term government funding bill (H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) that pushes back the scheduled federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products from November 12 to December 11, 2026. Although this was welcome news for stakeholders in the multi-billion dollar national hemp- more PR

AFIT CE's BUILDER PAVER SMS courses (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Air Force Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * AFIT CE's BUILDER PAVER SMS courses * DID YOU KNOW? The Civil Engineer School at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) strengthens the Air Force's mission readiness by offering a suite of Sustainment Management System (SMS) courses-specifically BUILDER and PAVER-to transition our enterprise from reactive repairs to strategic, predictive infrastructure lifecycle management. The BUILDER and PAVER SMS are web-based software appli more PR

AG Wilson Honors Law Enforcement, Spotlights OPOTA Training at Annual Symposium (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * AG Wilson Honors Law Enforcement, Spotlights OPOTA Training at Annual Symposium * (DAYTON, Ohio) -Attorney General Andy Wilson joined peace officers this week at the 2026 Law Enforcement Training Symposium (LETS) to honor their achievements and thank them for their dedicated service to Ohio's communities. "You give a piece of your soul, your heart and who you are to the people you serve and protect," Wilson said. "You do it because your  more PR

American Bankers Association, 79 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders Thune, Schumer (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending Dear Majority Leader Thune and Minority Leader Sch more PR

American Medical Association, 50 Organizations Issue Letter to Reps. Joyce, Murphy, Schrier (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable John Joyce, MD U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Kim more PR

American Soybean Association: Soybean Farmers Welcome New CHS Processing Investment (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * Soybean Farmers Welcome New CHS Processing Investment Sep 14, 2026 The American Soybean Association and Wisconsin Soybean Association applaud CHS Inc.'s announcement that it will break ground on a soybean processing facility near Evansville, WI. The approximately $700 million facility will be capable of processing 80 million bushels of U.S.-grown soybeans annually. Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with completion more PR

B-52 achieves key milestones for engine, radar modernization (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * B-52 achieves key milestones for engine, radar modernization * The U.S. Air Force marked major progress in the long-term modernization of the B-52 strategic bomber fleet in 2026 with two critical acquisition decisions: Milestone B approval on June 1 for the B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program, allowing the engine upgrade to move into development, and Milestone C approval on Aug. 21 for the B-52 Radar Modernization more PR

Balderson Applauds EPA Announcement to Repeal Biden-Era Overreach and Unleash American Energy Dominance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Balderson Applauds EPA Announcement to Repeal Biden-Era Overreach and Unleash American Energy Dominance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), released the following statement after EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the repeal of the "Clean Power Plan 2.0," a Biden-era regulation aimed at prematurely retiring America's most reliable power plants. "The Biden-Harris Administrat more PR

Bethany College Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients (10)
BETHANY, West Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Bethany College issued the following news: * * * Bethany College Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients BETHANY, W.Va. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- Bethany College will honor three outstanding members of the Bethany community during the 2026 Alumni Celebration Dinner on Friday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m., as part of Back to the Future Homecoming. The awards recognize excellence in teaching and professional achievement and celebrate individuals whose accomplishments reflect the values and traditions of Bethany College. T more PR

CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims September 15, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the federal indictment of a Thornton, Colorado, man who allegedly made violent threats against American Muslims, law enforcement, judges, federal agents, and Muslims. On Monday, the U.S. Attorn more PR

CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime and Harassment Charges Following Hate Incident Targeting Washington State Mosque (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime and Harassment Charges Following Hate Incident Targeting Washington State Mosque September 15, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed law enforcement's decision to pursue hate crime charges against a suspect accused of harassing community members, uttering anti-Islamic threats, and attempting to break into a Washi more PR

Cedarville University Welcomes Record Enrollment for Fall 2026 (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville University Welcomes Record Enrollment for Fall 2026 * by Mark Weinstein Cedarville University welcomed a record 7,542 students this fall across its residential and online undergraduate, graduate and dual enrollment programs. Fall 2026 enrollment represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year and marks the largest student body in Cedarville's history. This is Cedarville's 17thconsecutive record enrollment when approximately 3,100 students wer more PR

Center for L.I.F.E., Faith Driven Entrepreneur partner to bring data to entrepreneurs (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Center for L.I.F.E., Faith Driven Entrepreneur partner to bring data to entrepreneurs * One of the purposes of the Leading the Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship Research Lab at the Farmer School of Business is to conduct and collect research about the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship, ultimately to get that research out to the millions of entrepreneurs who could make use of the findings. Which is easier said than done, director and professor Brett more PR

Center for Media and Integrated Arts Taking Shape (10)
OBERLIN, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news: * * * Center for Media and Integrated Arts Taking Shape * As Oberlin College's groundbreaking BA+BFA program enters its second year, its creative hub on campus is coming into view. Construction is underway on the Oberlin Center for Media and Integrated Arts: a two-level, 12,700-square-foot multipurpose production space that will be completed in spring 2027 and debut the following fall. Located in the former campus bookstore on College Street, at the in more PR

Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 15 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts, Enhance American Travel, Support Energy Affordability (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 15 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts, Enhance American Travel, and Support Energy Affordability Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor for 15 bills aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of Americans ac more PR

Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Affordable Nuclear Energy to Power America (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Affordable Nuclear Energy to Power America Sep 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing to discuss America's nuclear fuel policy in support of American energy dominance. Subcommittee Chairman  more PR

CWRU Alumni Entrepreneur Targets Chronic Problem in Healthcare (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU alumni entrepreneur targets chronic problem in healthcare Glimmer Health co-founder Delia Mannen, PhD (MGT '11) recently received backing from the CWRU Alumni Venture Fund September 15, 2026 Story by: Kayla Klatt About one in four people lives with chronic pain. Delia Mannen, PhD (MGT '11) says there is roughly one specialist trained to treat it for every 20,000 people who have it. With so few specialists, much of that care falls to primary  more PR

DCCC Begins Airing TV Ads in Eight New Districts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Begins Airing TV Ads in Eight New Districts * Week 7 investment more than doubles spend from previous week This week, the DCCC, in coordination with key battleground campaigns across the country, are airing new ads in eight key districts that will help determine control of the House. New creative is running on broadcast in AZ-06, FL-09, FL-25, NM-02, OH-09, PA-10, TX-15, and WA-03, with continued spending in AL-02, MI-10,  more PR

Democratic Governors Association: Youngstown Tough - New Ohioans for Lower Costs Ad Highlights How Dr. Amy Acton Will Fight for Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * YOUNGSTOWN TOUGH: New Ohioans for Lower Costs Ad Highlights How Dr. Amy Acton Will Fight for Families Sep 15, 2026 Today, Ohioans for Lower Costs, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released an ad in Ohio's governor race, "Youngstown Tough," featuring a Youngstown steelworker talking about how Dr. Amy Acton is a fighter who will lower costs for Ohio families. In the ad, steelworker Marcus highlights Dr. Acton's powerful story  more PR

Don't Pull the Plug: The Buckeye Institute Offers Blueprint for Ohio's Data Center Boom (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * Don't Pull the Plug: The Buckeye Institute Offers Blueprint for Ohio's Data Center Boom * Columbus, OH - In a new policy brief, Don't Pull the Plug: A Better Blueprint for Ohio's Data Center Future, The Buckeye Institute argues against short-sighted blanket bans on data centers and instead calls on state and local  more PR

Dr. Jill Biden to Serve as Keynote Speaker at The Menopause Society's 2026 Annual Meeting (10)
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- 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: * * * Dr. Jill Biden to Serve as Keynote Speaker at The Menopause Society's 2026 Annual Meeting Dr. Biden will join Dr. Stephanie Faubion, Medical Director of The Menopause Society to discuss bridging the gaps in women's health. - CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 14 more PR

Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Affordable Nuclear Energy to Power American Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release: * * * Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Affordable Nuclear Energy to Power American Communities Sep 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Nuclear Spent Fuel Policy: Examining Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. "Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses represent a new effort by the Department of more PR

Event celebrates Bachelor Hall renovations, naming of Altman Institute for the Humanities (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Event celebrates Bachelor Hall renovations, naming of Altman Institute for the Humanities * When Renee Baernstein walks through the renovated Bachelor Hall, the dean of the College of Arts and Science (CAS) sees a vibrant, bustling facility packed full of Miami University students and faculty members utilizing the building's many study spaces, conference rooms, and areas designed to bring people together. Bachelor Hall is back in business following its two-year ren more PR

Flying high (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Flying high * As Wright State University students returned to the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library to study this fall, they may have noticed that the Wright Flyer hanging above them looks a little different. The replica of Orville and Wilbur Wright's first airplane, the 1903 Flyer, was lowered over the summer for an extensive three-week cleaning project. A team of four staff members from Wright State's Special Collections and Archives began the project by removing more PR

Franklin University Recognized Again by Columbus CEO Readers for MBA and Continuing Education (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * Franklin University Recognized Again by Columbus CEO Readers for MBA and Continuing Education * Sherry Mercurio Executive Director, Office of Community Relations (614) 947-6581 Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu Franklin University, a leader in flexible online education, is proud to be recognized once again by Columbus CEO readers as a Best of Business winner, earning top honors for both its MBA program and Continuing Education Offerings. N more PR

Franklin University Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Inclusive Teaching and Instructional Coaching (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * Franklin University Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Inclusive Teaching and Instructional Coaching * Sherry Mercurio Executive Director, Office of Community Relations (614) 947-6581 Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu Inclusive Teaching Excellence and Instructional Coach of the Year awards highlight Franklin University faculty who strengthen student success through connection, support and real-world learning Franklin University is recogniz more PR

From Lake Erie's Algae to Florida's Coral Reefs, UToledo Senior Chases a Career in Marine Science (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * From Lake Erie's Algae to Florida's Coral Reefs, UToledo Senior Chases a Career in Marine Science * Emily Wagner didn't set out to study algae twice. The University of Toledo senior, an environmental science major from Dearborn, Michigan, spent her first two college summers in the lab of Dr. Thomas Bridgeman, professor and director of the University's Lake Erie Center, studying the harmful algal blooms that plague the lake each year. Emily Wagner, a senior more PR

From PR to HGTV (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * From PR to HGTV * Before Pinterest boards and TikTok DIYs, there was "Design on a Dime." Now, 2019 public relations graduate Maddie Scalzi is bringing the 2000s HGTV show back to life, one DIY and thrifted find at a time. For nearly six years, Scalzi has built a career as an interior design content creator through her brand, Tulips for the Table. When she first started creating content, she balanced her growing platform with full-time work at various media agen more PR

Furman students take on BMW as Catalyst Fellows (10)
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman students take on BMW as Catalyst Fellows * Six hours is all the time Furman University students had on Feb. 20 to form teams, dissect a real-world problem and pitch a solution during the Next Big Idea, the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's biannual innovation challenge that pulls students from across campus into fast-paced, cross-disciplinary teams. For most participants, the day ended with a pitch, feedback and a great stor more PR

Greening the Glass Bowl (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Greening the Glass Bowl * Before the Rockets hit the field for last Saturday's home opener, a team of undergraduate students tackled the beds outside Glass Bowl Stadium. Will Reeves, a freshman majoring in environmental science, was among a team of undergraduate students in Greening UToledo through Service (GUTS) who tackled beds outside Glass Bowl Stadium prior to Saturday's home opener. Greening UToledo through Service (GUTS) is a student-facilitated ser more PR

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises PBF Energy in $500 Million Offering of Exchangeable Senior Notes (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises PBF Energy in $500 million offering of exchangeable senior notes On September 14, 2026, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) client PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) announced that its indirect subsidiary, PBF Holding Company LLC, priced a private offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 0% senior unsecured exchangeable notes due 2032. The issuers also granted the i more PR

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Three Hispanic Members of the CWRU Community (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet three Hispanic members of the CWRU community September 15, 2026 | Story by: Brianna Smith From sharing Peruvian folk dance to providing quality care to patients of various backgrounds, individuals of Hispanic and Latine heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, we're highlighting th more PR

Husted Speaks on Protecting College Sports Opportunities for American Student-athletes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * September 15th, 2026 Husted speaks on protecting college sports opportunities for American student-athletes "If you ask Congress to protect college sports, you should be protecting it for American student-athletes." WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today highlighting the need for Congress to protect college sports opportunities for American student-athletes. Husted spoke in support of his bill with Rep. Tim more PR

Joseph-Beth Booksellers Begins a New Chapter with Barnes & Noble (10)
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Sept. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Joseph-Beth Booksellers Begins a New Chapter with Barnes & Noble * New York, NY - September 15, 2026 -Barnes & Noble, Inc. has signed an agreement with Joseph-Beth Booksellers for the acquisition of their two bookstores and bistros located at The Mall at Lexington Green in Lexington, Ky. and Rookwood Pavilion in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joseph-Beth Booksellers will preserv more PR

KnowledgeWorks: Education Glossary - Personalized, Competency-based Learning (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Education Glossary: Personalized, Competency-based Learning Common terms and phrases KnowledgeWorks uses when talking about personalized, competency-based learning environments September 15, 2026 - This education glossary from KnowledgeWorks defines commonly used terms related to personalized learning, competency based learning, student-centered learning and more. These definitions reflect the language KnowledgeWorks uses in research, thought leadership and w more PR

KnowledgeWorks: Q&A - Monica Hernandez on Remaking the Role of Educators and Education Leaders Article (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Q&A: Monica Hernandez on Remaking the Role of Educators and Education Leaders Article September 14, 2026 By: Katie King KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Educators and leaders must shift toward stronger collaboration and team-based, interdepartmental work to stay responsive and supported in a rapidly changing environment * Building artificial intelligence literacy, while ensuring safe and ethical use, is becoming a core responsibility as technology reshapes education system more PR

Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago - "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for the first time, photography surveys that capture an expansive and evocat more PR

Linguistics experts decipher what a Kansas accent is or is not (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Linguistics experts decipher what a Kansas accent is or is not * LAWRENCE -New York. Boston. Texas. Great Lakes. Appalachia. Many regions in the U.S. have identifiable accents. But what does a Kansas accent sound like? According to new research, the answer is rather complicated. "Everybody has an accent. People think there's such a thing as an accentless way of speaking, and people tend to assign Midwestern places this sort of neutral speech -Kansas bei more PR

MC USA Executive Board shares resolution guidelines for the 2027 Delegate Assembly (10)
ELKHART, Indiana, Sept. 15 [Category: Religion] -- Mennonite Church USA posted the following news: * * * MC USA Executive Board shares resolution guidelines for the 2027 Delegate Assembly * ELKHART, Ind. (September 15, 2026) -The Mennonite Church USA Executive Board has appointed a new Resolutions Committee and published its "Guidelines for Developing Organizational Resolutions and Church Statements in Mennonite Church USA" for the 2027 Delegate Assembly, which will be held July 9, at the First Financial Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. The deadl more PR

Megan E. Bennett Named to the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2026 List (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Megan E. Bennett Named to the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2026 List * Frantz Ward is proud to announce that Megan E. Bennett was honored in the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2026 list, which recognizes attorneys named by corporate counsel as providers of high-quality client service. "Megan knows our company well and is very knowledgeable on employment law but knows how to refer us to others in her firm for other issues," a client more PR

Meister Speaks at Ohio Association of Magistrates 2026 Fall Conference (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Meister Speaks at Ohio Association of Magistrates 2026 Fall Conference * Julia B. Meister, head of Taft's Wealth Transfer Litigation practice, spoke on "Evidence by the Numbers" at the Ohio Association of Magistrates' fall conference on Sept. 10, 2026. The mission of the Ohio Association of Magistrates is to assist Magistrates through education and professional development to serve the Justice System with integrity. In addition  more PR

Message From the Ohio State Medical Association President (10)
DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news: * * * A Message from the OSMA President OSMAPAC Endorsement of Candidate for Governor - OSMAPAC recently completed its deliberations in the 2026 Ohio general election and has chosen to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy for governor. OSMA appreciates the work of the OSMAPAC Board and recognizes its independent authority to make endorsement decisions. Ohio's physicians hold a broad range of personal and professional perspectives about the current state of healthca more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: New - Mike Rogers Says Trump Should Have More Power to "Unilaterally Impose Tariffs" as Canada Trade War Hammers Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 NEW: Mike Rogers Says Trump Should Have More Power to "Unilaterally Impose Tariffs" as Canada Trade War Hammers Michigan LANSING -- According to new reporting from USA Today, Price-Hike Mike Rogers is continuing to support Trump's trade war against Canada, which he called "necessary," and has even thrown his support behind a bill that would give Trump greater power to "unilaterally impose tariffs" against U.S. trading par more PR

N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Tim Scott (R-SC) Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committ more PR

Nationwide Survey: Businesses Are Using AI Faster Than They Are Managing Its Risks (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide Survey: Businesses Are Using AI Faster Than They Are Managing Its Risks * Businesses are embracing artificial intelligence faster than they are putting formal rules around its use, according to a new Nationwide survey of small and mid-market business owners. Six in 10 business owners say employees use public AI chatbots or writing tools for work-related tasks, while just 36% have written policies governing employee  more PR

New ICLE White Paper Finds Social-Media Bans Lack Evidence and Risk Harm (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 15 [Category: Economics] -- The International Center for Law and Economics posted the following news: * * * New ICLE White Paper Finds Social-Media Bans Lack Evidence and Risk Harm * ICLE September 15, 2026 PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 15, 2026) -Restrictions on minors' social-media use, including a recently introduced federal bill that would require parental permission for users younger than 16, have become common responses to adolescent mental-health problems. But a new white paper from the International Center for Law & more PR

NFL: Eagles Guard Landon Dickerson- I Was 'Complete Liability' in Week 1 Win Over Commanders (10)
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Eagles guard Landon Dickerson: I was 'complete liability' in Week 1 win over Commanders Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 8:38 PM Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Philadelphia Eagles offensive line played poorly in Week 1's win over the Washington Commanders. Three-time Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson, who has been placed on injured reserve, took ownership for his part of the struggles during an appearance on WIP's "Players' Lounge" show on Monday. " more PR

NFL: Kenneth Walker III Pummels Broncos in Debut With Chiefs (10)
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Kenneth Walker III pummels Broncos in debut with Chiefs Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Kenneth Walker III's first game in Kansas City went as advertised. The running back, signed in the offseason to revamp a sluggish ground game, galloped through the Denver Broncos defense to the tune of 173 rushing yards, including a 60-yard TD blast, and added 18 yards on three catches with another score in Monday night's 31-10 Chi more PR

October Opportunities (10)
DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * October Opportunities * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University, including its Richard M. Ross Art Museum, announced its October 2026 public events today. Unless otherwise noted, admission is free. * 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 - Wandia Chiuri, founder and CEO of Reactionpower, presents "Your Human Advantage in the Age of AI: How Judgment, Creativity, and Relationships Help Leaders Turn Change into Opportunity," in the Benes Rooms inside OWU's Hamilton-Wi more PR

Ohio Congressional Staffers Get In-Depth Look at Wright-Patterson AFB's Critical Missions (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Ohio Congressional Staffers Get In-Depth Look at Wright-Patterson AFB's Critical Missions * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -Staff members from Ohio's congressional delegation toured Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Aug. 25, gaining a firsthand look at the wide range of missions that make the installation one of the most important in the U.S. Air Force. The annual visit, organized in partnership with NASA Glenn  more PR

Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber: New Performance Audit Urges Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to Make Better Use of Data to Improve Rate-Making, Other Processes (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * New Performance Audit Urges Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to Make Better Use of Data to Improve Rate-Making, Other Processes September 15, 2026 COLUMBUS -- The agency responsible for regulating utilities in the state is not fully gathering data on its operations or leveraging the data it does collect to ultimately benefit the Ohioans affected by its decisions, a recent state audit determined. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PU more PR

Ohio State School of Music completes visits to all Ohio counties (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State School of Music completes visits to all Ohio counties * Four years and nearly 88 counties later, The Ohio State University School of Music's Opus 88 program will soon reach its finale. But the initiative's connections and impact will reverberate for years to come. Named for both the 88 keys on a piano and the 88 counties of Ohio, Opus 88 launched in October 2022 with a mission of bringing music to every corner of the Buckeye State. The initiative more PR

Protect Our Care: ICYMI - Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care September 14, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration continues to tout new "investments" in rural health care, but communities across the country are being left to pick up the pieces from Trump and Republicans massive health care cuts. Last year, Donald Trump and Republicans slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to pay for tax b more PR

Rep. Joyce Holds Hearing on the Economy Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Holds Hearing on the Economy Act Sep 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (OH-14) led an oversight hearing on the Economy Act. Shirley Jones, Managing Associate General Counsel at the Government Accountability Office, and Dominick Fiorentino, an Analyst in Government Organization and Management at the Congressional Research Service, appeared befo more PR

RLC Marketing Team, JS Creative Tapped for Great Lakes/Ontario Regional Award (10)
INA, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news: * * * RLC marketing team, JS Creative tapped for Great Lakes/Ontario regional award September 15, 2026 INA, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- Rend Lake College's marketing team, along with Southern Illinois-based video production company JS Creative, has been selected as a finalist for a Medallion Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. The award in Television/Video Paid Advertisement could be a gold, silver or bronze. They won't know until NCMPR mak more PR

Rondrell Moore Named Chief Public Relations Officer at Indiana State University (10)
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Rondrell Moore Named Chief Public Relations Officer at Indiana State University * Indiana State University has named alumnus and longtime WTHI-TV journalist Rondrell Moore as its new Chief Public Relations Officer beginning October 2, 2026, bringing an accomplished communications professional with deep connections to the University and the Wabash Valley into the leadership role. Moore will lead Indiana State's public relations efforts, including med more PR

Rural Leaders Take the Stage at Growth Energy Biofuels Summit in D.C. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Rural Leaders Take the Stage at Growth Energy Biofuels Summit in D.C. * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuel trade association, welcomed more than 125 biofuel and farm voices from 19 states to Washington, D.C. this week for the 17th annual Growth Energy Biofuels Summit (GEBS), the industry's premier advocacy event. The Summit kicks off today and will continue throug more PR

Social Security is Critical Issue for Voters in Key US Senate Races (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Social Security is Critical Issue for Voters in Key US Senate Races * Battleground state voters who will decide the balance of the U.S. Senate say that Social Security will be a deciding factor in their choice this November, according to a new survey released today by the nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Voters in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas are far more likely to vote for a candidate who has a plan to reform Social more PR

Student health care access expands for BW students this fall (10)
BEREA, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * Student health care access expands for BW students this fall * Students gain access to same-day care, expanded hours, multiple locations and new health care options through BW partners. Since 2024, Baldwin Wallace University and Southwest General Medical Group (SGMG) have partnered to offer health services staffed and operated by Southwest General. Starting in the fall 2026 semester, BW students will have preferred patient status and can access same-day c more PR

Toledo Dominates Home Opener Over Central Connecticut State, 63-10 (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Toledo Dominates Home Opener Over Central Connecticut State, 63-10 * The University of Toledo wasted little time putting its stamp on the first home game of the Mike Jacobs era, scoring early and often in a 63-10 victory over Central Connecticut State on Saturday at Glass Bowl Stadium. The victory marked the first for Jacobs as Toledo's head coach. The Rockets overcame an early special teams miscue and quickly turned the game into a rout, taking a 14-3 lead more PR

U.S. News & World Report Marks 20 Years of Pediatric Care Rankings with the 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Marks 20 Years of Pediatric Care Rankings with the 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals * Summary * 90 children's hospitals recognized across 34 states and Washington, D.C., for exceptional pediatric care. * 11 pediatric medical specialties evaluated, including the third annual evaluation of pediatric and adolescent behavioral health programs. * 11 leadi more PR

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Joins Cleveland Browns for "Stay in the Game!" Attendance Celebration (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Joins Cleveland Browns for "Stay in the Game!" Attendance Celebration * Cleveland, OH - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Cleveland, Ohio for a celebration event with the NFL team, the Cleveland Browns, on their premier youth outreach initiative, the Stay in the Game! program. Honoring local students from the Intergenerational Schools, the celebration recognized 40 K-8 students  more PR

UC Blue Ash celebrates five straight years of enrollment growth (10)
BLUE ASH, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * UC Blue Ash celebrates five straight years of enrollment growth * The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is welcoming its largest incoming class as it increases its student enrollment for the fifth consecutive year and helps the University of Cincinnati set yet another enrollment record. The official numbers for the fall 2026 semester show that UC Blue Ash College grew its enrollment by 3.7% over last fall to reach a total of 5 more PR

UI Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital ranked No. 1 in Iowa in 2026-27 'US News & World Report' rankings (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 15 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * UI Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital ranked No. 1 in Iowa in 2026-27 'US News & World Report' rankings * University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital is once again ranked the state's No. 1 children's hospital with seven specialties ranked in the country's top 50 in the 2026-27 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. The "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings also include state and  more PR

USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects (10)
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Poultry Foundation issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects September 14, 2026 USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are continuing their longstanding investment in advancing poultry and egg industry research, approving $465,000 in funding for five new research projects at five institutions through the organizations' Comprehensive Research Program. The boards of directors of USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation approved the grant more PR

UToledo Launches Three New Initiatives to Combat Food Insecurity This Fall (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Launches Three New Initiatives to Combat Food Insecurity This Fall * The Center for Advocacy and Student Experience offers three new initiatives aimed at reducing food insecurity for the fall semester. "I'm really excited and proud of the initiatives launching this fall to support our students' basic needs," said Dr. Danielle Lutman, associate director for the Center for Advocacy and Student Experience (CASE). "These initiatives expand the support a more PR

Visiting Scholar to Discuss Political Crises in Constitution Day Lecture (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Visiting Scholar to Discuss Political Crises in Constitution Day Lecture * The University of Toledo's Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership will explore the politics of crisis in its third annual lecture in honor of Constitution Day. Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman, the R.W. Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University in Texas, will present "The Constitution and the Crisis Presidency" at noon on Thursday, Sept. 17, in Rocket H more PR

Washington & Lee University: Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative (10)
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative This year's collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines. By Brian Laubscher September 15, 2026 The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) at Washington and Lee University has announced the members of its fifth CBL Faculty Collaborative, who will receive training and work with students and community leaders to strengthen partnerships  more PR

ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY: Jon Husted Gets Defensive When Facing Questions About Leading Role In Recruiting Data Centers to Ohio (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY: Jon Husted Gets Defensive When Facing Questions About Leading Role In Recruiting Data Centers to Ohio * NBC 4 COLUMBUS: "[Husted] backed billions in tax breaks for data centers." COLUMBUS, OHIO -Coming off of a rough weekend, Jon Husted is facing more tough questions over his record of bringing hundreds of data centers to Ohio. Husted is desperately trying to blame anyone else but himself for sending utility bills soaring, even going more PR