ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * 'Keepers of This Legacy': Air Force Missileers Celebrate 10th Annual Gathering * America's missileers are the unsung, silent sentinels of national defense. As part of their Air Force service, they guard, maintain, and operate the United States' nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile facilities, ensuring these capabilities are available to American decision-makers. Above all, their contributions unde more PR

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * 10th annual Wright Day to Give scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 * Wright State University will host its 10th annual Wright Day to Give on Tuesday, Sept. 30, and Wednesday, Oct. 1. "This year, we are reaching a special milestone and celebrating the impact of our donors since the first Wright Day to Give in 2017," said Amy Jones, director of annual giving. "The generosity of our Wright State alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends has continued to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * 27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Attorneys General Kris Kobach and Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 25 other states, are leading an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the Second Amendment and reject bans on AR-15 platform rifles and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles. The brief was filed in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higg more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AFIT CE partners with Indo-Pacific nations to strengthen regional infrastructure planning and interoperability * * Published Sept. 29, 2026 * By Joe DiMisa * AFIT Institutional Advancement WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The Civil Engineer School at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT CE) supported the 'Indo-Pacific Unity Allies & Partners Summit' in Guam in  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 29 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * AFIT CE partners with Indo-Pacific nations to strengthen regional infrastructure planning and interoperability * The Civil Engineer School at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT CE) supported the 'Indo-Pacific Unity Allies & Partners Summit' in Guam in July 2026 by delivering an installation planning and contingency base planning hands-on session. The summit brought together 50 participants from the United States and allied and partner nations across t more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Air Force Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * AFIT CE refreshes Air Force Civil Engineer basic civilian course, WMGT 100 * The Civil Engineer School at the Air Force Institute of Technology recently updated their 'Air Force Civil Engineer Basic Civilian Course,' WMGT 100. The self-paced 18-hour online course is tailored for Department of the Air Force civilian personnel and provides a foundational understanding of the Civil Engineer enterprise. (U.S. Air Force contributed photo, T more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * AG Wilson Forms Working Group to Study Reporting on Sexual Assault Evidence Kits * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson today announced the formation of a working group to examine ways to improve law enforcement's reporting of sexual-assault-evidence-kit data to his office. The working group will study challenges that agencies face in meeting annual reporting requirements and identify ways to improve the process. Under Ohio more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force advances point defense enterprise with plans for new weapon system, career field * The U.S. Air Force is advancing point defense as a core function of air and space power, strengthening its ability to protect the Airmen, aircraft, infrastructure and other critical assets required to generate combat airpower. Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach announced two related initiatives during his Sept. 14 more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Alumni Film 'Looking at Madness' to Screen on Campus Oct. 2 * The Department of Theatre and Film will host a free, public screening of "Looking at Madness," a film made by UToledo alumni, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the Center for Performing Arts Center Theatre. Admission and visitor parking are free, but tickets must be reserved online. The film follows a theater actress in Chicago who struggles under the pressures of her career goals and det more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the alarming rise in threats against judges across the ju more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to congressional leaders, called for the resources n more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a American Medical Collection Agency ("AMCA"). The  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the letter to congressional leaders, Raou more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary  more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Babcock & Wilcox Recognized as a POWER Best Place to Work for 2026 AKRON, Ohio, September 29, 2026 - Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) has been recognized as one of the power industry's Best Places to Work by POWER Magazine, a leading publication serving the global power generation sector. The POWER Best Places to Work award - which was presented during a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Republicans are Putting More Money in Your Pockets * "Whether it is lowering energy costs, cutting taxes or fighting fraud and corruption, there is the core difference between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. Republicans want every American to keep more of what they earn. Democrats want every American to have less money in their pocket." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Democra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * The AI Financial Fault Line - Does China Enjoy an Edge? Artificial intelligence requires billions in investment. China's approach may better weather a downturn than the US's. By Christopher Cytera September 29, 2026 The US depends on private financing. Chipmakers and other tech leaders are leveraging their booming profits to invest in, guarantee, and otherwise finance customers. The Economist has even labeled NVIDIA the "central bank of  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Jill Erzen, associate editor for The Defender: * * * Idaho's Landmark Medical Freedom Act Survives First Legal Challenge A federal judge last week upheld the Idaho Medical Freedom Act, ruling that daycares cannot require children to receive vaccines or other medical interventions. Attorney General Raul Labrador said the more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Cleveland Fed's First Vice President Meder to Retire Next Year * The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland announces that First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mark S. Meder will retire next year. Meder, who has been in his current position since February 2022, has been with the Cleveland Fed for more than 33 years. "I am deeply grateful to Mark for all the support and thoughtful guidance he shared with me as I stepped into my more PR

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University Present Fashion & Feather: The Show * The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University's School of Fashion will bring science and style to the runway on Friday, Oct. 2, with Fashion & Feather: The Show, a student fashion show and cocktail party celebrating the culmination of the Museum's Fashion & Feather exhibition. Taking place from 7:30-9:30 p.m., the evening will feature more than more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit unions stand as barrier between members and scammers * As institutions that put people first, credit unions can serve as a human barrier to protect members from fraud and scams. Sharing the latest research and resources available, a recent America's Credit Unions Blog entry also highlights how two credit unions are working to protect members: * Unity Catholic Federal Credit Union in Ohio has tellers hand members a short  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors posted the following news release: * * * CSBS Launches Nonbank Industry Advisory Council * Washington, D.C. - The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the formation of the Nonbank Industry Advisory Council (NIAC), a forum designed to foster dialogue among industry experts and state supervisors. The NIAC will convene industry members to share their experience and engage with CSBS and state supervisors on matters related to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Patrick Johnson, partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., Tunica, Mississippi, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad": * * * I am Patrick Johnson, a partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., a family farming operation in the Mississippi Delta in Tunica, MS. My farm produces cotton, rice, corn, soybeans, and wheat. I am also involved in several ag-related businesses, including Buck more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * DAF awards F-15EX Lot 7 contract for 22 aircraft * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force awarded Boeing a contract for 22 F-15EX Eagle II aircraft under Lot 7 -preserving the buying power of congressionally provided reconciliation funding and sustaining F-15EX production. The Lot 7 agreement accounts for current programmatic realities, including the effects of the 2025 production disruption and broader inflation across the more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- John Carroll University posted the following news: * * * David '69 and Barbara Janitor Invest in the Future of Nursing at JCU with a $500K Gift * For David Janitor, a 1969 graduate of John Carroll, and his wife, Barbara Janitor, education opened doors to careers in healthcare that neither took for granted. Now, the couple is helping ensure future generations of nursing students at John Carroll have the same opportunities. The Janitors have committed $500,000 through a future estate gift to establish t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases New TV Ad in OH-09: "Common Sense" * The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for Ohio's Ninth District, "Common Sense," highlighting Derek Merrin's record of giving billionaires and big corporations billions in handouts while hardworking Ohioans pay the price. Bought and paid for by special interests, Data Center Derek not only voted to hand Big Tech billions in data center tax breaks, he also greenlit the $1.3 b more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * New York Times: Dr. Acton Wins Over Ohioans Across The Aisle, Ramaswamy Has His Head in the Clouds Sep 29, 2026 New York Times: Dr. Acton Wins Over Ohioans Across The Aisle, Ramaswamy Has His Head in the Clouds Lifelong Republican Voting for Dr. Acton: "We need candidates that are like us, that feel the same pains we do." - A New York Times dispatch from Ohio highlights how Dr. Amy Acton's personal story and focus on affordability are resonatin more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force awards F-15EX Lot 7 contract for 22 aircraft * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Department of the Air Force awarded Boeing a contract for 22 F-15EX Eagle II aircraft under Lot 7 - preserving the buying power of congressionally provided reconciliation funding and sustaining F-15EX production. The Lot 7 agreement accounts for current programmatic realities, including the effects of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to bolster federal support for Grea more PR

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Dinner with Friends Returns, Pulling Up Chairs for Students, Faculty and Staff * Kent State's Dinner with Friends returned Thursday, Sept. 24, in the Schwebel Room of the Kent Student Center. Students, faculty and staff shared a meal and talked about issues that matter to the campus community, often with people they would never otherwise meet. Organized by the Center for Student Involvement, the dinner was the first of multiple sessions planned for the academic  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in One Month Takedown, Including Fraudster Who Allegedly Hid Deceased Mother in Garage Freezer September 29, 2026 11 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with federal investigative agencies, participate in Social Security Administration fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division announced the results of a surge of criminal enforc more PR

PIQUA, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Edison State Community College posted the following news: * * * Edison State Invites Stakeholder, Public Comments at Nursing Accreditation Visit * Edison State Community College's Nursing program will welcome an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing accreditation review team from October 13-15, 2026. The College invites community stakeholders, including local employers, clinical representatives, graduates, and the general public, to attend an open forum on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 11:15 a.m. to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA to Remove Hazardous Substances from Warehouse in Cleveland's Broadway-Slavic Village Neighborhood * Agency to hold public meeting October 6 to answer questions about the cleanup CHICAGO (September 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began removing hazardous substances from a warehouse at 3101 E. 55th St. in Cleveland, Ohio. The cleanup, which includes disposing of abandoned drums and containers, is expected to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Christopher Nadorff, M.D.; Decision and Order On February 24, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to Christopher Nadorff, M.D., of Worthington, Ohio (Registrant). Request for Final Agency Action (RFAA), Exhibit (RFAAX) 1, at 1, 3. The OSC proposed the revocation of Registrant's Certificate of Registration No. FN4962761, alleging  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Recodification of Title IX Rules The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and restoring the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2024 rulemaking. The Department takes this action because the 2024 final rule has been vacated and is not enforceable nationwide. The Department has not enforced more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share AKRON, Ohio -- The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2026. * * * FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Freshwater Plastic Pollution Expert to Present Guest Lecture on Monday * The University of Toledo's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will welcome a leading expert on plastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems to present a free, public lecture on Monday, Oct. 5. Dr. Sherri "Sam" Mason of Gannon University will present the second annual Arthur H. Black Science Education and Research Lecture, titled "The Perils of Plastic," at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * From an Idea to a Nonprofit * #A Q&A with Jessica Mudd of The Mudd Farm For Jessica Mudd, an idea for making ceramics more accessible has grown into a nonprofit organization, a developing community studio, and, most recently, a significant first gift. Mudd came to Antioch University with a vision for The Mudd Farm, a welcoming, creative space designed to expand access to the arts and give people of different ages and backgrounds opportunities to work wit more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * From Treadmill to 3D Imaging: 2 UToledo Scientists Rethink Ultrasound * The idea for Dr. Jian-yu Lu's latest invention began not in a laboratory but on a treadmill. Lu, a professor of bioengineering at The University of Toledo and a physicist and engineer who has spent nearly four decades studying how sound waves travel, was undergoing a treadmill stress echocardiogram -a common test used to evaluate how the heart performs under exertion. Dr. Samer Khouri, more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researcher aims to close awareness gap on alcohol and breast cancer risk * #Key Points * As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, a significant knowledge gap remains between available medical information and actual awareness among young women. * Russell B. Clayton is looking to close this gap through a recently awarded grant in collaboration with Ohio State University and UMass Chan Medical School. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month app more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 In Bipartisan Letter, Warren, Indiana Reps. Carson (D) and Spartz (R) Lead Lawmakers in Urging Federal Regulator to Reject Proposed Private Equity Takeover of Energy Company Members Warn of Potential New Electricity Rate Hikes "This application, submitted by (BlackRock's subsidiary) GIP alongside a consortium of co-investors, comes as  more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on September 24, 2026, by Christopher Doleman and Sam Reynolds entitled "From buyer to broker: China's emergence as a global LNG reseller." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive summary Over the last decade, China has transformed from the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer into a major global reseller. Plateauing domestic demand, a ballooning portfolio of long-term contracts, and a structural pivot by state more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on September 29, 2026, by Mark Kalegha entitled "LNG Canada Phase 2: After FID key questions remain." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The investment case for LNG Canada Phase 2 warrants careful scrutiny on its own merits and should not merely be assumed from the execution of Phase 1. Both phases share the same site, overlapping ownership, and broad commercial characteristics. But the economic and market cond more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on September 24, 2026, by Trey Cowan entitled "Plugging the gap." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary New Mexico has doubled its annual rate of plugging orphan wells and is updating financial assurance rules for well operators. But the number of wells producing less than 2 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day--wells that are likely to become orphans--is growing faster than the state can plug and remediate its more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 30 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * As LNG Canada enters new phase, Phase 2 needs close scrutiny Key Takeaways: * The investment case for Phase 2 is somewhat different from Phase 1 and should be considered on its own terms. * LNG Canada Phase 2 is approaching FID with potentially 50% of the combined project for sale and possible new ownership. * Phase 2 must contend with greater uncertainty around construction costs, economic inflation, p more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigator Joins Dinsmore in Denver * Licensed across three states, Brian P. Kershaw brings more than 10 years representing both insurers and policyholders in high-stakes coverage and liability matters National law firm Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has welcomed experienced insurance coverage and litigation attorney Brian P. Kershaw to the Firm's Denver office as a partner. Licensed in Color more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts Sep 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to expand access to federal support for Great Lakes re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Secures Additional Investment in Northwest Ohio Head Start Programs In Lucas and Erie Counties * Toledo, OH -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that two Northwest Ohio Head Start programs will receive a total of $233,955 in awards to support their efforts in preparing young children and families for school. Toledo Public Schools will receive $70,955, and the Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron, and Richland Counties wil more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 28 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State Brings Pawpaw Expertise to Growers and Festival Audiences Across the Region * September outreach included a two-day workshop, appearances at festivals in Kentucky and Ohio, and a new planting guide FRANKFORT, Ky. -Kentucky State University faculty, staff, and students brought research-based pawpaw education to growers, home gardeners, and consumers through three major events in Kentucky and Ohio during September. The outreach include more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University announces the RedHawk50 class of 2026 * The RedHawk50 identifies, recognizes, and celebrates the 50 fastest-growing Miami-owned or Miami-led businesses in the world. RedHawk50 not only celebrates their success, but it also provides a forum to recognize and celebrate the Miami University graduates and former students that founded, own, and/or lead those businesses each year and serve as a vehicle for them to pass lessons learned to the next generatio more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 23 (TNSida) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 AG Fitch and AG Murrill Urge Congress to Protect Women in College Sports (Jackson, Mississippi) - Today, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill led a letter signed by 13 other attorneys general urging House and Senate leadership to ensure that language now in S.4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, that supports and protects the privacy, safety, and more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Att more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges NSC to Protect GLP-1 Drugs from Chinese Exploitation (Jackson, Mississippi) Ahead of Xi Jinping's meeting with the President, Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio urging the administration to guard against Chinese efforts to introduce low-quality and unsafe pharmaceutical ingredients to the U.S. pha more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following letter with co-signers to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 The Honorable John Thune U.S. Senate Majority Leader 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House H-232 The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 - Re: S.4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Momentum Already Building for Sens. Tim Scott, Adam Schiff Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit with 8 New Bipartisan Backers in Senate * Bipartisan, bicameral backing from Senators in film production states - Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Montana - follows call for action by President Trump, decades-long push by lawmakers to enact federal credit Washington, D.C. -Bipartisan momentum for U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * My Hopes for Antioch: A Parting Message * This essay is part of Antioch Voices, a forum for Antiochians to speak out about issues important to them. Opinions expressed here belong to the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Antioch University. If you'd like to share your own voice, the first step is to send a short description of what you are planning to write about to communications@antioch.edu. I retire from Antioch in a  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats September 29, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action * RALEIGH -Nearly 150,000 eggs were delivered to MANNA FoodBank in Henderson County, marking the final delivery of nearly three million eggs brought to North Carolina as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers. The final egg delivery comes  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Ohio Dominican University issued the following news: * * * Ohio Dominican Commemorates Legacy of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen By Kristen Anzuini | Sep 28, 2026 Ohio Dominican University celebrated the legacy of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen with the unveiling and blessing of a new commemorative plaque in Matesich Theatre, where the renowned philosopher, theologian, and communicator once delivered a series of lectures to the ODU community. Bishop Earl K. Fernandes joined students, faculty, staff, and guests for the celebrat more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Former Belpre Township Trustee Pleads No Contest in Washington County to Having an Unlawful Interest in a Public Contract Award September 29, 2026 COLUMBUS -- A former Belpre Township trustee pleaded no contest Tuesday to having an unlawful interest in a public contract award after he voted to award a road repair contract to a company owned by his mother. Curt Welch was ordered to pay $1,290.50 in special audit costs and a $250 fine and cour more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State, Google partner to accelerate research and AI Fluency * The Ohio State University and Google Cloud today announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate scientific discovery, expand campuswide technology access, support AI Fluency, and assist students from admission to graduation and beyond. The initiative establishes an on-campus AI space in Ohio State's Innovation District, including Google DeepMind collaborations, provides Gemini Enterprise more PR

DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news: * * * 09/29/2026 OSMA Endorses 2026 Child & Adolescent Vaccine Schedule Recommended by American Academy of Pediatrics As Ohio families begin a new school year and prepare for the upcoming influenza season, childhood immunization has taken on renewed importance. The resurgence of measles across the United States, including cases here in Ohio, offers a timely reminder of the important role vaccines continue to play in protecting children, families and comm more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Professor's New Book Ties Interpretation to Reading, Not Method * When Christopher Nolan's $250 million adaptation of "The Odyssey" landed in theaters this summer, the lauded box-office behemoth set off exactly the kind of argument Dr. Andrew Mattison has spent the last several years writing a book about. Weeks after the film's July release, Emily Wilson -the classicist whose acclaimed 2017 translation of Homer's epic reportedly inspired Nolan's take -publi more PR

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Northwest names Jonathan Swarts as dean and interim director of Westville campus September 29, 2026 Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has named Jonathan Swarts, a longtime PNW faculty member and university administrator, as dean and interim director of the PNW Westville campus. The appointment became effective Aug. 17. In this new role, Swarts provides dedicated academic and administrative leadership for the Westville camp more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Redeveloping Contaminated Properties: What Brownfield Developers Need to Know * Brownfield redevelopment remains one of the most effective paths to converting underused, contaminated land into productive assets -warehouses, housing, mixed-use developments, and industrial facilities. But the legal landscape governing these projects has shifted significantly over the past two years. The federal designation of PFAS compounds as hazar more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Brown, McBath, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation to Reduce Class Sizes * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-07) have reintroduced the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act. This legislation would provide funding for schools to reduce class sizes and increase individualized attention from instructors-improving the overall school experience for both st more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to WilmerHale partner Ronald C. Machen: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 Mr. Ronald C. Machen Partner WilmerHale 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20052 Dear Mr. Machen: On September 1 more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Ritter Planetarium to Screen 'Spooky Space' in October * The University of Toledo's Ritter Planetarium will screen a seasonal favorite in October. "Spooky Space" explores cosmic connections to Halloween, comparing outer space phenomena like black holes and nebulae to characters like vampires and ghosts. UToledo's Ritter Planetarium will screen a seasonal favorite in October, "Spooky Space," which explores cosmic connections to Halloween. "Spooky Space," r more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Rudy Ellis Named to Louisville Business First's Forty Under 40 * In its 2026 edition of Forty Under 40, Louisville Business First named labor and employment partner Rudy Ellis III, recognizing him as one of the region's next generation of Louisville leaders. Rudy was also featured on the cover of the publication's Forty Under 40 issue. Below is an excerpt from Rudy's profile. What's your impact at your job on the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Sept. 29, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio at President Trump's America.gov event: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. That was actually pretty amazing there by Dr. Oz. That actually was remarkable. This is - this is really going to be a revolution in the way that government works for the average American. So just think about for a moment what you just saw. They took something that millions of Americans deal with every single day, and they made it simpler and they m more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE 2026 Homecoming and Family Weekend * Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the Route 66 centennial during Homecoming & Family Weekend, Sept. 23-27. The five-day celebration with the theme of "All Roads Lead Home" brought students, alumni, families and community members together for campus traditions, live music, a first-of-its-kind drone show and Cougar athletics. The Stratton Quad was the place to be F more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Statement From AG Wilson on Verdict in Caleb Flynn Trial * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following statement regarding today's guilty verdict in the trial of Tipp City resident Caleb Flynn, who was convicted of murder in the death 7 1/2 months ago of his wife, Ashley: "This was a complex case that demanded the high levels of expertise, skill and professionalism that are synonymous with the Ohio Bureau of  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29 [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: * * * The Buckeye Institute Challenges Akron's Tax Grab at Ohio Supreme Court * Columbus, OH - On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed its brief with the Ohio Supreme Court in Kresevic v. Kimmel, asking the court to accept the case and reverse the lower court rulings, telling the city of Akron that a settlement package Ms more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Thune: Republicans' Rural Health Transformation Program Delivers Historic Investments in All 50 States WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we're coming to the end of the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. "This multi-year initiative, created in Re more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Title IX, Clery Act Training Due Nov. 15 for All Employees * On Thursday, Oct. 1, all University of Toledo employees will be assigned the online compliance training, "RespectEdu for Faculty & Staff: Title IX and Clery Act," as part of the University's continued compliance with federal, state and University rules and regulations. This training will equip faculty and staff with the knowledge and confidence to act in accordance with Title IX and the Clery Act.  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC emergency physicians safely eliminate thousands of unnecessary CT scans Clinician-researchers lead initiative to cuts millions in spending on imaging By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu September 28, 2026 An emergency medicine-led initiative has helped the University of Cincinnati eliminate thousands of unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scan requests, saving about $6.2 million, as Radiology Business recently reported. While CT is inva more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC researchers examine ethics of evolving AI Spectrum News examines ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu September 28, 2026 Spectrum News highlighted work by researchers at the University of Cincinnati to explore ethical questions raised by artificial intelligence. UC's Center for Humanities and Technology is looking at a number of issues surrounding AI, including harm, trust more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ukraine Caucus Urges Trump Administration To Strengthen Russia Sanctions, Fully Implement Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chairs of the 104-member bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus, issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration is co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * UnidosUS Joins Comite de 100: Hundreds of Hispanic Leaders Across the Political Spectrum Calling for Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrants * Powerhouse coalition sends warning to White House and congressional leadership after new bipartisan polling finds broad and critical support among Latino voters in seven battleground states for work permits and legal status. Washington, DC -Today, UnidosUS announced it has joined more than 200 Hispanic  more PR

BLUE ASH, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * University of Cincinnati, UC Foundation launch UC Promise scholarship match * A partnership between the University of Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati Foundation is expanding scholarship support for Ohio students. To drive the creation of more need-based scholarships, the new UC Promise scholarship match will give donors the opportunity to double the impact of their giving, as UC matches the annual award of UC Promise schola more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * University of Cincinnati, UC Foundation launch UC Promise scholarship match Program doubles support for Ohio undergraduate students with financial need September 29, 2026 A partnership between the University of Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati Foundation is expanding scholarship support for Ohio students. To drive the creation of more need-based scholarships, the new UC Promise scholarship match will give donors the opportunity to double  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Doctoral student studies the human brain and how those studies make it to the lab Learning how research works has broadened career possibilities for Ohio native By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu September 29, 2026 Even after decades of research, the human brain holds many mysteries about how it functions, controls physiology and copes with injuries. Hana Schwierling, a pharmaceutical sciences doctoral student at the University  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Shor Foundation gifts nearly $4 million in support of epilepsy care Donation advances partnership between UC Health Epilepsy Center and Osher Center at UC September 28, 2026 The Charles L. Shor Foundation has made a nearly $4 million gift supporting patients at the UC Health Epilepsy Center at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the Osher Center for Integrative Health at UC. This generous and future-forward donation leverages a partnership foc more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Stroke rates nearly double in younger adults National media highlights UC-led study By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu September 28, 2026 National media including CNN, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report highlighted new research from University of Cincinnati experts that found strokes among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over almost three decades, even as short-term survival after stroke improved. The research wa more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships September 29, 2026 Mike Fox A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021. Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal appellate courts, 73 are clerking at U.S. District  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Brian Alexander to Headline First Behind the Page Event The associate professor of politics will discuss his new book "Jefferson's Manual 0f Parliamentary Practice." By Abby Harlan September 29, 2026 Brian Alexander, associate professor of politics at Washington and Lee University, will discuss his new book, "Jefferson's Manual of Parliamentary Practice," as a part of the Beyond the Page: Milestone Works by Faculty series at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct more PR

WILMINGTON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * WC Selected Among Nation's Top Rural Colleges, Garners Other National and Regional Recognition Sep 28, 2026 Early fall coincides not only with the start of the new school year, but also ushers in the season for announcing college rankings. It's a crowded field for what used to be singularly highlighted by U.S. News & World Report's annual Best College rankings. This year, U.S. News ranked Wilmington College 36th among Top Private Midwest Region Colleges and 3 more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Sept. 29 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University to Host Fall 2026 Nonprofit Opportunity Fair * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University will host its Fall 2026 Nonprofit Opportunity Fair on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Elbin Library. This event gives West Liberty University students the opportunity to connect with local nonprofit organizations and explore employment, internship, service, class project, and other community engagement opportuniti more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * What Voters Are Saying About Vivek Ramaswamy: "For the Data Centers," "Lot of Empty Promises" * Columbus, Ohio- Last week, The Bulwark talked to voters on the ground about what they think about Vivek Ramaswamy, and it wasn't good news for Ohio's most notorious jet-setting billionaire. Ohioans know Ramaswamy is a billionaire whose wealth has more than doubled during his run for governor, all while he's called Ohioans "lazy" and "mediocre" and said familie more PR

WILMINGTON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * Alumni Awards Presentations Recognize Professional Distinction and Service Sep 28, 2026 Wilmington College alumni were front and center when the Alumni Association presented service awards and recognized established and emerging career excellence on Sept. 19 at the Homecoming Alumni Awards Brunch. Honored were Kameron Rinehart, Class of 2020, Young Alumni Award; Tara Clark Durbin '01, Alumni Citation for Distinguished Professional Achievement; James Mandle '7 more PR