BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 3 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) penned the following letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to follow up on his previous request to expand operations at the Processing and Distribution Center in Toledo, Ohio. This expansion would allow for the permanent return of mail processing responsibilities for Northwest Ohio, instead of the United States Postal Service (USPS) continuing to utilize the Michi  more

LORAIN, Ohio, May 3 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH-13) joined U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9), Ohio labor leaders and employees, and representatives from Bartlett Maritime Corporation to support efforts to build a submarine service facility in Lorain and repair facility in Lordstown. This proposal has the potential to bring thousands of good-paying, union jobs to northeast Ohio. Ryan spoke  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $1,896,987 grant to The Ohio State University (OSU) to fund geological research training opportunities in polar regions. The project aims to expand the U.S. Polar Rock Repository, allowing a quicker collection of samples from polar areas to be used to their full scientific potential. "Research in science and our  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $249,995 grant to the University of Akron for research training opportunities in tire science. The project aims to expand The Center for Tire Research (CenTiRe), enhancing vehicle and road design as the demand on tire performance has increased. "Research in science and technology is critical to create jobs and i  more

LORAIN, Ohio, May 3 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH-13) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9) joined Ohio labor leaders and employees, and representatives from Bartlett Maritime Corporation to support efforts to build a submarine service facility in Lorain and repair facility in Lordstown. This proposal has the potential to bring thousands of good-paying, union jobs to northeast Ohio. Brown spoke at the  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following opening remarks on March 30, 2022, at a business meeting to consider legislation and nominations: * * * We are considering several critical nominations and pieces of legislation. I want to thank the Chairman and his staff for their willingness to work with us on the legislation pending before the committee today. Among these bills are common sen  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following opening statement at a March 31, 2022, confirmation hearing: * * * Mr. Kan and Mr. Tangherlini, I want to welcome you to our Committee. I appreciate your being here today and your willingness to serve. You have been nominated for important roles as Governors of the United States Postal Service, and I hope today we will be able to have a meaningf  more