WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The American Concrete Pumping Association, Lewis Center, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) outlining key priorities for the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill. The letter emphasizes the importance of concrete pumping in developing and maintaining America's infrastructure and highlights the need for policies that support long-term investments in transportation. Founded in 1974, ACPA represents over   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Independence, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration strongly opposing a petition for a waiver of compliance filed by the CPKC railroad. The union argues that the railroad's proposal to replace manual brake inspections with technology would jeopardize the safety of train crews and the public. According to the union, the railroad's proposal would   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Independence, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration raising concerns about a proposed rulemaking. The union fears the agency's goal of "unleashing American energy" and "improving government efficiency" will lead to deregulation that jeopardizes rail safety. According to the union, its primary area of concern is the placeme  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force holds the service's first "National Signing Day" at Capitol Hill * The U.S. Air Force and Space Force held its first National Signing Day ceremony at the historic Rayburn House Office building Aug. 15. Brig. Gen. Craig McPike, deputy commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, hosted a swearing-in ceremony for 40 members of the Delayed Entry Pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Heartbeat International Inc., Columbus, Ohio, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voicing opposition to a petition submitted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) regarding the regulation of mifepristone. The organization advocates for enhanced safeguards to ensure women's safety amid concerns that relaxed regulations have led to dangerous outcomes for patients. In the letter, Heartbeat Internationa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Husted joins bipartisan bill to boost Americans' retirement savings and support businesses Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has joined Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan's (D-N.H.) Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill would increase employees' retirement savings by removing tax and regulatory barriers that prevent S corporations from   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Delivers $300,000 in Federal Aviation Funds to Fulton and Williams County Airports * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the Williams County Regional Airport Authority is being awarded $264,931 and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners will receive $33,250 in federal Airport Improvement Grant (AIG) funds from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Avia  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Law Firm for Truck Safety, Columbus, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration opposing a proposed rule that would modify the definition of a "medical treatment" for accident reporting. The law firm states that the proposal is flawed both procedurally and substantively and should be withdrawn. The firm's comments state that the proposed rule unrealistically excludes from its definition   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Military kids prepare for mock deployment with Operation K.U.D.O.S. * Friday, August 8 was no average day for 120 military kids on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Rather than sleeping in, going to the pool, or packing up for summer camp these kids started their day with a pre-deployment mission brief. "Your unit has been picked to help with a humanitarian mission," Shont  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Moreno Hosts Roundtable with Local, State, and Federal Officials on Law Enforcement Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) hosted a roundtable with local, state, and federal officials in Cincinnati to discuss the need for more law enforcement officers. In July, a violent mob attack occurred in Cincinnati and Senator Moreno has led the way in working with local officials to reach solutio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport Annual Awards recognize outstanding achievements in 2024 * NEWPORT, R.I. - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport celebrated its top individual and team achievements for calendar year 2024 during the Annual Awards ceremony held on July 29. There were 189 winners in 24 award categories. From critical navigation system upgrades to advancements in modeling and simul  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advocating for the listing of seven pangolin species as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. This move is intended to enhance enforcement measures within the U.S., bolster international conservation efforts, and protect these critically threatened mammals, which are among the most trafficked species globally. The organiza  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Carey Makes Stops in Columbus Focused on Child Welfare, Expanding Service Dog Programs * COLUMBUS, OHIO - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) made stops in Columbus, Ohio, focused on service dog programs for people with disabilities and PTSD, as well as critical services available for children and families in the Columbus area. First, Rep. Carey visited Pilot Dogs, a 501(c)(3) non-profi  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Powering Readiness: Tinker and the Primes celebrates 20 Years of partnerships * The engine of readiness took center stage Aug. 5-7, as Tinker and the Primes returned for three days of collaboration and integration. Eighty-six exhibitors and a record-breaking number of more than 1,300 industry, civic and academic leaders attended the event, with a shared goal of fueling th  more