WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Aerial networking capability gets lethal upgrade * An Air Force aerial networking capability being developed to support the DAF BATTLE NETWORK has achieved a significant milestone in enhancing its lethality. Phalanx Griffon is an advanced, open architecture, aerial networking system of systems in development meant to provide aircrews and commanders with mission-critical d  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * B-1 Bomber Arrives in Wichita for Cutting-Edge "Backbone" Surgery * WICHITA, Kan. - On Sept. 9 a B-1B Lancer touched down at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, to undergo replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage (FIF) at Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The FIF is a critical 33-foot component located in the aircraft's uppe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Begins Hazardous Substances Removal from Former Omni Polymers Facility in Toledo, Ohio * This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started cleanup of hazardous substances from the former Omni Polymers facility at 1925 Nebraska Ave. in Toledo, Ohio. EPA estimates the work will be complete in spring 2026. The property was operated from 2022 to 2024 by Omni Polymers Internationa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing serious concerns regarding the potential effects of the proposed 340B rebate pilot program on Community Health Centers (CHCs). The letter outlines how the pilot, detailed in a recent Federal Register notice, could significantly harm the financial stability of CHCs and the 32.5 million medically underserved patients relying on their  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Husted leads bill to integrate AI in classrooms, prepare American students Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today introduced the Recommending Artificial Intelligence Standards in Education (RAISE) Act. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is an original cosponsor of the bill. This bill would add a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Announces Start of Hazardous Substances Cleanup at Former Omni Polymers Facility in Toledo * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency has begun removing hazardous substances from the former Omni Polymers facility in Central Toledo. The long-awaited cleanup will address thousands of containers left behind after the facility w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Introduces the WIRELESS Leadership Act to Streamline Rural Broadband Internet Deployment * Last week, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) reintroduced the Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership Act (WIRELESS) Leadership Act, a bill to modernize broadband permitting to reduce barriers to deployment. The bill will provide much-needed transpa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Calls on Ohio Universities to Establish Plans to Combat Violent Antisemitism on Campuses * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) penned a letter to the presidents of Ohio's fourteen public universities urging them to protect their Jewish students against the rampant rise of antisemitic violence. "Jewish Americans are under attack in this country. Americans have witnessed the mani  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * National Security Subcommittee Examines the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's Operations Today, the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, led by Subcommittee Chair Warren Davidson (OH-08), h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Association of Medical Equipment Services (OAMES) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, expressing deep concerns about proposed changes to the home health payment system and the competitive bidding program scheduled for 2026. OAMES, a non-profit trade association advocating for quality home and durable medical equipment services, emphasizes the potential negative impact these changes could have on beneficiaries, pro  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Hocking County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy For Accrued Vacation Overpayment A finding for recovery of $1,041.62 was issued Tuesday against a former chief deputy for the Hocking County Sheriff's Office, who was overpaid for accrued vacation time when he left the job. The finding against Caleb Moritz was included in an audit of Hockin  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Finding for Recovery of $2,288.40 Against Village of Holland Clerk-Treasurer Repaid Under Audit Following Phishing Scam A finding for recovery of $2,288.40 was issued Tuesday against a clerk-treasurer for the Village of Holland in Lucas County after another employee changed banking deposit information in a phishing scam. The total was repaid under the audit of the village's fi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Edgepark Medical Supplies, a provider located in Cleveland, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong opposition to the proposed inclusion of urological and ostomy supplies in the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). The company has emphasized that this inclusion could severely restrict access to critical medical supplies for individuals who rely on them for their health and well-being. The l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Young, Secretary Duffy, Officials Participate in I-69 Bridge Project Tour and Briefing * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and officials from Indiana and Kentucky welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to southwest Indiana to discuss progress on the I-69 Ohio River Crossing bridge project and participate in an aerial tour of the project's a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Nutrition Subcommittee Hearing Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee hearing titled "Exploring State Options in SNAP." [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittees on Social Security and Work and Welfare, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Rep. Carey Opening Statement: We Want to Make Sure Government Policies Are Working For People with Disabilities Who Want to Work Today, Rep. Mike Carey (OH-15) delivered the following opening statement at a joint hearing of the Subcommittees on Social Security and Work & Welfare to discuss barrier  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Davidson: Over Decades, The Bank Secrecy Act Has Morphed Into A Bloated Surveillance Machine Today, the the House Financial Services Committee is holding a National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee heari  more