TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * 'Rocket Budget Blast Off' Introduces High School Students to Financial Literacy * The University of Toledo welcomed more than 500 high school students on Wednesday to learn about the financial decisions that await them after graduation. Rocket Budget Blast Off, hosted in partnership with Huntington National Bank, was an interactive experience designed to teach students about budgeting and personal finance. Volunteers guided participants through several games  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * 2027 Benefits Open Enrollment Underway Through Oct. 31 * Open enrollment for 2027 benefits is now underway. Employees must review and submit their benefit elections by Saturday, Oct. 31. Detailed plan information, premium rates, frequently asked questions and decision-support resources are available at utoledo.edu/open-enrollment. #2027 Benefit Updates * Blue and Gold Plan deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket limits are increasing across all medical covera more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * New AARP Maine Poll: Older Voters Could Play Decisive Role in Closely Watched Senate, Governor Races With a higher share of older residents than any other state, Maine's critical 50+ voters are focused on rising costs for everyday essentials like gas, health care and utilities. October 01, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling that underscores the pivotal role 50+ voters are poised to play in the state's upcoming Senate and gubernatorial elections, as well as  more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * AEM Manufacturing Express Wraps 2026 Tour Celebrating the People, Companies, and Communities Powering American Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today celebrated the conclusion of the 2026 leg of the AEM Manufacturing Express tour, which spent the month of September spotlighting the men and women who build, power, and feed America. The Northeast leg marked the thi more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * American Banker Honors 20 Fifth Third Leaders Across its Most Powerful Women 2026 Lists * CINCINNATI-Fifth Third Bank (NYSE: FITB) is pleased to announce that 20 of its female leaders have been named 2026 Most Powerful Women in Banking honorees by American Banker. The annual lists highlight standout accomplishments of female executives in banking and finance, and the Bank's 2026 honorees are: Most Powerful Women in Banki more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * As Grocery Prices Skyrocket, Brown Sounds Alarm on New Trump SNAP Cut Taking Effect Today * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Committee, warned that another SNAP cut from H.R. 1, the Republican Reconciliation Law, has gone into effect. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is federally funded and administered by states. H.R. 1 cut the federal share of funding fo more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to inflate generic drug prices more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement will resolve allegations that the generic drug manuf more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medications, costing patients millions of dollars. Today more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 mil more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Avian flu during pregnancy: Study maps how virus reaches offspring * When a dangerous virus emerges, one of the first questions scientists ask is whether it can cause severe disease or death. COVID-19 taught scientists that there is another question that can be just as important: What happens to those who survive? Now, as H5N1 avian influenza continues circulating in birds and mammals, especially during migrations, researchers are asking an even more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage, Encourage Next Generation to Work in Animal Medicine * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member on the House Committee on Agriculture has introduced legislation to create a competitive federal grant program supporting work-based learning programs exposing high school-aged students to veterinarian medicine. The VET CARE Act (Veterinary Expansi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-OH Joins NAACP in Condemning Distribution of KKK Flyers in Worthington, Clintonville October 1, 2026 The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OH) today joined the Columbus NAACP in condemning the distribution of Ku Klux Klan flyers to homes in Worthington and Clintonville. According to a Worthington police report, the department took calls from several residents Tuesday about paper flyers containing infor more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Campus Campaigns Honor Domestic Violence Victims Throughout October * In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The University of Toledo's Title IX Office presents its annual Empty Place at the Table and Purple Ribbon campaigns to raise awareness of the harm domestic violence causes in the community and to honor those impacted. Throughout October, the Empty Place at the Table installation honors the lives of individuals from the Toledo community wh more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Newly discovered hair cells on squid may offer clues to understand hearing loss in humans Case Western Reserve University researchers discover previously unknown hair cells that resemble those found inside the human ear October 01, 2026 CLEVELAND-Scientists for years have known that squids have cells with bundles of tiny, hair-like protrusions on their heads and arms like those buried deep inside the human ear that allow us to hear. Now,  more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville University Students Take Engineering from the Classroom to the Water * by Cara Ramer College students are often focused on keeping their grades afloat. At Cedarville University, first-year engineering students are taking that challenge literally. During Cedarville's annual cardboard canoe race on Friday, Oct. 2, during homecoming weekend, students in the Cedarville University School of Engineering and Computer Science will design and build a boa more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Coburn Gallery hosting "An Afterimage of a Myth Unraveling" exhibition from Oct. 8-31 * ASHLAND, Ohio - The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will present "An Afterimage of a Myth Unraveling," a one-person exhibition by Michael Schmidt, from Thursday, Oct. 8, through Saturday, Oct. 31. There will be an opening reception Oct. 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Admission to Coburn Gallery (331 College Ave., Ashland) is always free and open to the public. "An Afterimage of a M more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspir more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * CommonSpirit Trinity Health System Finalizes Transition to UPMC 9/30/2026 Steubenville, OH - CommonSpirit Trinity Health System has completed the transaction with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) to transfer ownership of Trinity Health System including Trinity West and Trinity East in Steubenville, Ohio, Trinity Twin City Medical Center in Dennison, Ohio and Trinity St. Clairsville Neighborhood Hospital in S more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Connecting students with career opportunities * For Wright State University students, finding a career path can begin long before graduation. The newly named Berry Family Career Hub connects students and alumni with career development resources, employers, experiences and guidance to take the next steps toward meaningful careers. The center, which opened in 2025, was formally renamed the Berry Family Career Hub during a Sept. 14 ribbon-cutting ceremony attended  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by author of Once Upon a Hill Michael Jones: * * * October 1, 2026 What two failed Senate votes tell us about the midterms For a brief moment this week, the Senate looked almost functional. On Monday, 77 senators--including more than half of the Democratic caucus--voted to pass the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping bill intended to establish national rules for college athletics, including how schools compensate athletes for the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement on Support for Ratepayer Protection Act * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation led by Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) to address the increasing energy infrastructure demands associated with large data centers: "The U.S. must remain globally competitive in the advancement of artificial intelligence, which requires supporting the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * CSB Releases BP-Husky Safety Video U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases New Safety Video on the 2022 Fatal Fire at the BP-Husky Refinery in Oregon, Ohio - Washington D.C., September 30, 2026 - Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a new safety video on its investigation into the fatal fire that occurred on September 20, 2022, at the BP-Husky refinery in Oregon, Ohio. The fire occurred after highly flammable l more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Design-Build Institute of America issued the following news: * * * DBIA Names 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award Recipients September 30, 2026 DBIA has named Michele Basic, Assoc. DBIA; Ghada Gad, Ph.D.; and Stephen M. Reams, Assoc. DBIA, as recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Leadership Awards in the Faculty/Academia, Owner and Industry Practitioner categories. Each year, DBIA's Distinguished Leadership Awards recognize individuals whose work has strengthened design-build project delivery and advanced collabora more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Driven, curious, ready: Meet the UChicago Class of 2030 * The Class of 2030 has arrived. The University of Chicago welcomed its newest students to campus last week, each of them ready to begin a journey that will build an intellectual foundation for life. Among the newest cohort of Maroons are undergraduates that grew up under Montana's big skies, have created music or even competed in sport on an international level. We spoke with five of these studen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senators Alex P more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders October 1, 2026 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.085 per share. This dividend is payable on Dec. 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 13, 2026. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock of $359.375 per share payable on Dec. 16, 2026, to shareholders more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces Four New Gubernatorial Endorsements, Expanding Its Slate of Democratic Women Governors * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Cyndi Munson for Oklahoma governor, Cinde Warmington for New Hampshire governor, Cindy Holscher for Kansas governor, and Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Rhode Island governor. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following state more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2026 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo * The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo, also known as the Great Lakes Expo or GLEXPO, is one of the leading fruit, vegetable and farm market events in the Midwest. This annual event features educational sessions on important industry topics, a large trade show for networking and d more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs September 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus. Faculty and Staff Briefs are produced monthly  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the 11 federal regional commissions and authorities. Those commiss more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 2 of 5) * * * Great Lakes Authority The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority. The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the model of the NBRC, SCRC, and SBRC, which were establish more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Bank Launches Innovation Banking, a Growth Platform Built for Companies at Every Stage * CINCINNATI-Fifth Third Bank (NYSE: FITB) today announced the launch of Fifth Third Innovation Banking, a new offering that pairs Comerica's 34-year Tech and Life Sciences franchise with the power of Fifth Third's Newline embedded banking platform to serve founders, investors and growth companies across the innovation econom more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * Franklin University Expands Online Master of Science in Data Analytics with Six New Career-Focused Specializations * Sherry Mercurio Executive Director, Office of Community Relations (614) 947-6581 Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu New specialization options help working professionals build advanced analytics skills in high-demand areas including Data Science, Agentic AI, Cybersecurity, Marketing, Project Management, and AI Leadership. Fra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Blasts Democrats for Blocking Legislation to Protect Families from Data Center Energy Costs * Click HERE for broadcast quality video. WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) blasted Senate Democrats for blocking overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation that would protect Americans from energy costs associated with data centers. Grassley is a cosponsor of Sen. Jon Husted's (R-Ohio) Ratepayer Protection Act, which builds on President T more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Delivers 'State of the Force' Address, Outlines Series of New Initiatives * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on the status of the military today, during which he announced six new initiatives for the War Department. Speaking to both a broadcast audience and 600 O-3 officers and E-6 enlisted service members at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth began by recounting the successful progress  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House Energy Committee votes out bills on data center regulations and fair rates for utility customers * HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 - Continuing its efforts to mitigate the impact of data centers and rising energy costs, the PA House Energy Committee voted this week to advance several bills that would protect Pennsylvania households and small businesses. The bills are: * H.B. 2755: Would eliminate a ratepayer funded profit bonus for util more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * The Dangers of Illinois's Sanctuary Policies October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim staff report titled, "Illinois: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies." The report details how Democrat-controlled Illinois's radical statewide sanctuary policies ensure criminal aliens more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohioans In Ironton Rally Against Jon Husted For Bringing Hundreds of Data Centers to Ohio * Husted described as the "face of data centers" in Ohio IRONTON, OHIO -In case you missed it, Ironton City Councilman Jacob Hock and Ohioans facing skyrocketing electric bills rallied against Jon Husted for his record of bringing hundreds of data centers to Ohio while local communities were left with the bill. Jon Husted blames Ohioans for data centers, tell more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Republicans Hold Slim Edge on Affordability With Swing Voters, AFP Survey Finds * ARLINGTON, VA-As reported by the New York Post, Americans for Prosperity's latest "Americans Unscripted" report finds that Republicans hold a narrow advantage on affordability among swing voters in eight critical states. Affordability remains the top concern heading into the midterms, and AFP's door-to-door conversations show what th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs issued the following news release: * * * Illegal Use of National Institute of Justice Body Armor Trademark Results in $1 Million Civil Judgment * WASHINGTON - The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), a component of the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), today announced that a federal court has entered a $1 million judgment in its civil trademark action, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice v more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Information on Changes to UConn's "Blue Phone" System * The safety of students, employees, and guests on our campuses is our highest priority at UConn, and a driving force behind decisions about how to best deploy resources and technology to achieve that goal. The blue light emergency phone kiosks on our campuses were installed in the mid-1990s with those safety and security considerations in mind, using what was the most current technology at tha more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- John Carroll University posted the following news: * * * John Carroll Earns Largest Grant in University History to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce * John Carroll University's College of Health has received the largest grant in University history, a $3.2 million federal award to expand access to graduate education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling while helping address the shortage of behavioral health professionals in underserved communities. The five-year grant from the Health Resources and Servi more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Brian J. Miller, associate professor of medicine and business at the Johns Hopkins University, and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, from a Sept. 14, 2026, field hearing entitled ""Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition": * * * Chairman Fitzgerald, Ranking Member Nadler, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee: My name is Brian Miller, and I practi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Multigenerational Families Oct 01, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Multigenerational Housing Opportunities for Modifying Existing Structures (HOMES) Act. This legislation would provide a tax credit for homeowners who renovate their homes to accommodate an elderly family member, a family member with a disability, or more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge Rules FEMA Cannot Withhold Counterterrorism Funds * Federal Judge Amir Ali recently ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cannot withhold counterterrorism funds from states based on how they administer elections. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County -along with Columbus, Ohio, and two counties in Texas -sued DHS in Augu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Announces Over $5.5 Million Federal Investment in UToledo Research * Toledo, OH -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that several University of Toledo research projects will receive awards from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. In total, $5,559,857 will be awarded to fuel the pursuit of understanding across many disciplines of medical research. "Our more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Homecoming Celebrates 100 Years of The Kent Stater With 'Every Flash Has a Story' Theme * Kent State University will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 3, with a theme honoring a century of student journalism. This year's theme, "Every Flash Has a Story," marks the 100th anniversary of The Kent Stater, and former staff members of the student newspaper will serve as this year's Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. Alumni, students, families, employees a more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State's 2026 Homecoming Court Leads Through Service to Campus and Community * When Kent State University celebrates Homecoming Week, the spotlight often falls on the parade, the game and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. But for the 12 student leaders selected for the 2026 court, the experience represents much more than a campaign for a crown. Across a whirlwind week of judging contests, high-impact community service projects and campus traditions, these c more PR

WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news: * * * Lubrizol Appoints Dempsey Beauty Ingredients as Canadian Distributor for Advanced Botanical Ingredients Portfolio Oct 01, 2026 * Lubrizol names Dempsey Beauty Ingredients as exclusive Canadian distributor for its Advanced Botanical Ingredients portfolio * Canadian beauty brands gain local access to Lubrizol's botanical ingredients, supported by technical expertise and market knowledge * The partnership expands access to sustainable, n more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Marc A. Sanchez to Discuss Surety Payment Bonds and Construction Fraud Claims at Two October Conferences * This October, Frantz Ward Partner Marc A. Sanchez will share insights on construction and surety claims in two separate presentations at the National Bond Claims Association (NBCA)'s Annual Meeting and American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Construction Law's Fall Conference. Marc will present "Using Payment Bonds to Discharg more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking more PR

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Members of Team Hanscom recognized for outstanding management in acquisition * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Four members of the acquisition workforce here were recognized for their contributions to Air Force acquisition during the 13th annual Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Acquisition Management Awards Sept. 23. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The awards recognize acquisition professionals who demonstrate leaders more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami one of two recipients of 2026 Governor's Inclusive Employer Award * Miami University is one of two recipients of the 2026 Governor's Inclusive Employer Award, presented by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) to organizations with a commitment to individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Cintas Corporation and Miami were recognized with the award on Oct. 1. "Congratulations to both Cintas Corporation and Miami University on receiving the Inc more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University's high performance computing team helps faculty scale up to powerful resources * At Miami University, faculty can access a wealth of high performance computing (HPC) resources, from the Miami Redhawk Cluster housed at the Oxford, Ohio, institution's campus to state-supported resources at the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) and beyond. Miami has managed and expanded the capabilities of its own Redhawk Cluster for 20 years. During that time, the HPC te more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Sept. 30, 2026 A life-changing internship for Social Science Scholars For over a decade, a world-class collaboration between MSU and Flint's Hurley Medical Center has been improving the lives of some of America's most financially vulnerable adults and children. It has also provided members of the Social Science Scholars Program with superb opportunities to learn new skills they will spend their careers putting to the servic more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T researcher receives joint appointment with Savannah River National Laboratory Author By Edwards, Greg October 1, 2026 Dr. Michael S. Moats, a professor of materials science and engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been granted a joint appointment with Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). "Savannah River National Laboratory has assembled an exceptional team of researchers advancing critic more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Mobile Billboard Highlights Ramaswamy's Millions in Data Center Investments Outside Ohio Statehouse * Columbus, Ohio -While legislators gathered in Columbus for a special legislative session, Ohio Dems launched a mobile billboard outside the Statehouse reminding Ohioans Vivek Ramaswamy has millions invested in data centers. In response to Dr. Acton's call for the legislature to pass an immediate conditional data center moratorium during the special session, more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2026 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars - 20 high-achieving first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2030. Representing North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, California, Washington, D.C., Michigan,  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in 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.  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies participated in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * National Association of REALTORS(R) Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class 20 REALTORS(R) selected for program that helps develop future association leaders - WASHINGTON (October 1, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced its 2027 Leadership Academy class today. The Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR. The 2027 class consists of 2 more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release: * * * National Urban League & Other NonProfits File Suit Against HUD for Withholding of Grants The Department Of Housing And Urban Development Abruptly Cut Approximately $56 Million In Funding And Illegally Altered Its Policies, Putting Thousands Of Families At Risk Of Foreclosure - WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2026) -- Today, Democracy Defenders Fund and Jacobson Lawyers Group filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NBC NEWS: Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy Has Spent Over $1 Million On Private Jet Expenses in Race for Governor * Columbus, Ohio -New reporting by NBC News reveals that out-of-touch billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has spent over $1 million dollars on private jet expenses to date in his race for Ohio governor. Vivek Ramaswamy has notably spent 40% of his campaign traveling on his private jet, including trips to Switzerland, a data center conference in Ut more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group and DAZN Announce Agreement To Televise and Live Stream 15 Indiana Pacers Games for Fans Across Central Indiana * Games Will Stream for Free on DAZN and Be Broadcast Over-The-Air on Nexstar's Local TV Stations in Indianapolis, Evansville, and Champaign, Illinois First Over-the-air Broadcast Will Be October 23 When the Pacers Take on the Dallas Mavericks INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Nexsta more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * ODU Honors Monarchs Making Their Mark Across Generations October 1, 2026 By Robyn Sidersky Some are just beginning to make their mark. Others have spent decades building careers that have shaped their professions and communities. They are coaches and physicians, engineers and educators, entrepreneurs and researchers. They work in public service, healthcare, technology, media and the arts. Their careers have taken them to classrooms and laboratories, boar more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University * Ohio Medical Education Day serves as an entry point into Ohio's medical education pipeline, connecting undergraduate students with medical schools and helping them prepare for medical school and a career in medicine. Ohio's medical community will converge at Wright State University on Oct. 3 when the Boonshoft School of Medicine hosts Ohio Medical Education D more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * OHIO PLASTIC PYROLYSIS FACILITY RECEIVES VIOLATION FOR IMPROPER HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT * Hebron, Licking County, Ohio -On September 18, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) issued a new Notice of Violation (NOV) to the recently closed Freepoint Eco-Systems plastic pyrolysis facility. The OEPA investigated the Hebron facility after receiving a community complaint that alleged benzene leaks. In the resulting Notice of Violation, th more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State a 'thought leader' at global congress * Over the summer, representatives from more than 1,700 cities around the world gathered in San Sebastian, Spain, for the World Health Organization's (WHO) 3rd World Congress of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. Among those participants were three people from the Age-Friendly Innovation Center (AFIC) at The Ohio State University. "It felt very special to be part of such a large network across the globe," said more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Former Lake County Auditor's Office Employee Pleads Guilty September 30, 2026 COLUMBUS -- A former employee of the Lake County Auditor's Office has pleaded guilty after an investigation determined she was paid for time off based on fraudulent medical excuses. Colleen Insana admitted to a single felony count of theft in office Tuesday in Lake County Common Pleas Court. The judgment entry notes potential restitution and audit costs of about $9,8 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Final Pre-Midterm Effort to Defeat Anti-Voter SAVE Act, Condemns Trump Corruption * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, took to the Senate floor in opposition to Republicans' so-called Stop Insider Trading Act, which would allow members of Congress who already own stocks to keep trading and does nothing to prevent the President and Vice Pre more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: PETA Issues Warning After Cat Shot and Killed in Corpus Christi (VIDEO) September 30, 2026 Corpus Christi, Texas - After a cat was reportedly shot and killed in the 2900 block of Coleman Avenue, PETA is rushing an urgent alert to local airwaves, warning people to keep cats safe by keeping them indoors. Police said they learned Tuesday of video showing the shooting, and Animal Care Services collected the cat's body. A 7 more PR

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release: * * * PPG completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project at specialist care and education center in the UK MIRFIELD, UK, Oct. 1, 2026 - PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES(R) project at Hollybank Trust, a charity in Mirfield, UK, that provides specialist education, residential care, therapies and enrichment activities for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The project brought together  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Ohio Leads Nation in ACA Enrollment Decline as Republican Cuts Cause Hospitals Across the State to Disappear October 1, 2026 Washington D.C. -- This week, Trump is heading to Ohio to campaign alongside Senator Jon Husted in an attempt to repair Republicans' reputation after gutting Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) funding to finance tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations. The visit comes as Ohio makes headlines for leading the country in ACA e more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 Rep. Sykes Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Leads Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence AKRON, OH - U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is reintroducing the Skills Against Violence Act. This bill would establish a new Gender-Based Violence Survivor Workforce Program at the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Wo more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice remembers economist, teacher and mentor Dagobert Brito * Dagobert "Bob" L. Brito, a longtime Rice University economics professor whose connection to the university spanned decades as a student, scholar and teacher, died Sept. 16 in Mexico. He was 85. Brito was the George A. Peterkin Professor Emeritus of Economics and a Rice Faculty Scholar in International Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy. A three-time Rice alumnus, he earned his bach more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of the settlement fund more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their families. "Security of U.S. Supreme Court Justices and  more PR

CINCINNATI, Oct. 1 -- The Greater Cincinnati Foundation issued the following news: * * * SC Ministry Foundation and GCF announce collaboration to sustain and strengthen legacy of grantmaking CINCINNATI, OH (October 1, 2026) -- SC Ministry Foundation and Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) have entered into a collaborative agreement designed to ensure the long-term strength, sustainability, and impact of one of the region's most respected grantmaking organizations. Beginning with the 2027 grant cycle, GCF will administer SC Ministry Foundatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * October 1st, 2026 Senate passes Husted-backed bill to protect Great Lakes WASHINGTON - The Senate this week passed Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Sen. Gary Peters' (D-Mich.) Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act. This bill would reauthorize federal funding for critical projects like habitat restoration, cleaning up toxic sediments and pollution and preventing the spread of invasive species to protect and maintain the Great Lakes. The Senate passed the bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Praises Forbes Field Being Named Candidate Location for KC-46A Mission * Topeka - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), praised the Air National Guard's decision to identify Forbes Field Air National Guard Base in Topeka as one of four candidate locations for its next KC-46A Pegasus mission. "This is great news for Kansas and well-deserved recognition of the men and women of the 190th Air Refueling Wing," said Senator Mars more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Sinclair Community College posted the following news release: * * * Sinclair Receives $3.2M Federal CCAMPIS Grant to Significantly Expand Child Care Support for Student-Parents * Sinclair Community College has been awarded a four-year, $3,233,724 federal grant through the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education. Representing a 46% increase over Sinclair more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Sinclair Community College posted the following news release: * * * Sinclair UAS Training Takes Flight at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds * Dayton Daily News Article (Oct. 1, 2026) \-- The drone rose from the bed of a Ford F-250, a white tether trailing beneath it as Andrew Wentworth coached a fellow Sinclair Community College employee through the flight. But the Wednesday, Sept. 30, lesson near the Montgomery County Fairgrounds was about more than learning to fly. Sinclair is expanding its role in drone trainin more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Newhouse Students Win National Uber One Pitch Competition The six-member team beat out students from 13 universities with a racing-themed concept coming to campus Oct. 2. Genaro Armas Oct. 1, 2026 Six Syracuse University students won a national pitch competition to design Uber's next on-campus Uber One experience, with the global ride-sharing and delivery tech company bringing the victorious racing-themed concept to campus Friday. The Syracuse students co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Taylor Leads Bill to Fight Fraud in Federal Healthcare Systems * WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Dave Taylor (OH-02), Michael Rulli (OH-06), Chuck Fleischman (TN-03), and Roger Williams (TX-25) today introduced the Integrity for Taxpayers Act, which would hold bad actors accountable for misconduct within federal healthcare systems, protect taxpayer dollars, and restore integrity to the systems and services that Americans rely on. "Taxpayer dollars fun more PR

TIFFIN, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Tiffin University posted the following news release: * * * Tiffin University to Host Internationally Acclaimed Band Huntertones October 8 * Internationally acclaimed instrumental band Huntertones will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 8 in the Tiffin University Marion Center located at 188 Wall St., Tiffin. Huntertones brings its signature blend of jazz, funk, soul, rock, hip-hop and world music influences to Northwest Ohio audiences. Known for high-energy performances and exceptional musicianship, Huntertone more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Towering white oak in Miami University Natural Areas named champion in Butler County Big Tree Contest * The largest white oak (Quercus alba) measured in Butler County is located in the Miami University Natural Areas' Kramer Woods. The towering tree -estimated to be more than 250 years old -received an overall score of 356.5 in the Big Tree Contest 2025 sponsored by the Butler Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The second-largest white oak received a score  more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine education graduates have 100% placement for 15th straight year * Trine University's Franks School of Education (FSOE) has continued its streak of perfect employment, with a record number of graduates in the Class of 2026 securing a teaching job or attending graduate school. The FSOE has seen all its graduates with a teaching degree who sought a teaching job employed or continuing education for 15 straight years. "Graduates from Trine University's Franks Sch more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Understanding the water use needs of Michigan growers * Water is one of Michigan agriculture's most important resources. With access to nearly 20% of the world's fresh surface water, Michigan has a unique water resource that supports communities, industries and agriculture. However, water availability and quality can vary across the state, and in some areas, demand can place additional pressure on availab more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Mike Dean Named Senior Director of IT for Research Institutes Oct. 01, 2026 Mike Dean, director of information technology for the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I(3)R) since 2024, has accepted the role of senior director of information technology for research institutes. Dean's new role within IT Services begins Oct. 1, and he will report to Ian Czarnezki, associate CIO for research infrastructure and technology. "Mike has bee more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * DAAP co-op connects students with Fortune 500 companies From Cincinnati to global brands, students gain experience through UC's co-op program By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu October 1, 2026 For University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) students, co-op is an opportunity to take the skills and ideas developed in the classroom into professional environments. Through UC's cooperative education program, D more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Bioengineering Student Flexes Problem-Solving Muscles Via Hands-On Research * Shawn Monteiro can point to the moment his engineering training stopped being theoretical. It happened inside a University of Toledo Medical Center operating room, not a classroom, during a co-op that asked him to do something no textbook could fully prepare him for: watch a surgeon work, find a real problem and solve it from scratch. UToledo bioengineering student Shawn Mo more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Wallhead Elected President of Global Organization of Sport Pedagogy and Physical Education Scholars October 01, 2026 Tristan Wallhead, a professor in the University of Wyoming's Division of Kinesiology and Health, has been elected president of the Association Internationale des Ecoles Superieures d'Education Physique (AIESEP), an international organization of scholars in sport pedagogy and physical education. Wallhead -- who has served on AIESEP's b more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Wild Cam: Gray foxes are declining in Indiana Disease and habitat fragmentation are likely pushing down numbers of the mesocarnivores October 1, 2026 Gray foxes are declining across Indiana, likely due to disease and the highly fragmented landscape in most of the state. "Trappers were the first to sound the alarm," said TWS member Tim Hiller, executive director and founder of the Wildlife Ecology Institute, a nonprofi more PR

WILMINGTON, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * College Recognized Among Top Women-Led Workplaces Oct 1, 2026 Wilmington College has received another Top Workplace award for cultural excellence -- this one celebrates organizations whose most senior leader is a woman. Corey Cockerill serves as the College's president. Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand top workplaces, named the College among 157 organizations nationally with fewer than 500 employees to be recogn more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release: * * * World Models and the Robot Race: The Case for a Measurement Strategy * First imagine a highly intelligent, AI-powered chatbot, like ChatGPT. Such agents have significantly shaped the daily lives of people around the world since they became  more PR