ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Calls on Rep. Kaptur to End Government Shutdown, Support Resolution * # Oct 1, 2025 by AFP COLUMBUS, OH - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) and constituents across Ohio's 9th District are calling on Rep. Marcy Kaptur to support a clean continuing resolution, reopen the federal government, and put an end to Washington's partisan games. This mornin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty Statement on Republican Government Shutdown: "Republicans Choose Higher Costs. We're Choosing YOU." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government: "Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. And THIS is the best they can do: shut down YOUR government and make   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown: Trump and Republicans Shut Down Government Instead of Addressing Health Care Crisis * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) strongly criticized President Trump and Congressional Republicans for failing to advance bipartisan legislation to fund the government and address America's urgent health care crisis. According to a KFF report (link is external), ACA Marketplace Premium c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Statement on Federal Government Shutdown * COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Budget and Ways and Means Committees, released the following statement after the bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government that passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, September 19, failed to pass the Senate before the October 1 fiscal deadline:   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * MAT Program Meeting the Need for Athletic Trainers by Jordan Foley, Student Public Relations Writer With the demand for athletic trainers projected to grow 13% over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Cedarville University is meeting the need with excellence. The first two graduating classes of the university's Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program achieved a 100% pass rate o  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Closures and Operating Hours During Lapse in Federal Funding * Below is a list of base facilities and organizations that will be CLOSED or operating with LIMITED CAPABILITIES due to the federal funding lapse. Those not listed will continue normal operations. WRIGHT-PATTERSON MEDICAL CENTER * Hours of operation at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center are not expected t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Issues Statement on Schumer Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Taylor (OH-02) issued the following statement regarding the government shutdown, which occurred at midnight after Congress was unable to pass legislation funding government operations for the new fiscal year: "Two weeks ago, House Republicans passed a simple, short-term, and transparent Continuing Resolution to kee  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Jon Husted Fundraises With DC Lobbyists Amid Government Shutdown as Ohioans Pay the Price * Husted raked in $70,000 from DC lobbyists as 500,000 Ohioans face spiking health care costs Columbus, Ohio - After voting to shut down the government rather than protect affordable health care for 500,000 Ohioans, Jon Husted raked in over $70,000 at a fundraiser with " longtime GOP advisers," DC lobbyists an  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Oct. 2 (TNSxrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Lessons learned from Shell's petrochemical investment in Pennsylvania Key Takeaways: Shell's $14 billion Monaca plant faces bleak market prospects. Oversupply, low demand, weak operating rates, and declining margins raise questions about its long-term viability. Revenue for Shell's chemical business has fallen 43% between 2021 and 2024. Shell should recons  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Releases Statement on Lapse in Appropriations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement in response to the lapse in appropriations and subsequent shutdown of most government activities and agencies. On September 19, 2025, Congressman Joyce voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, which passed the House and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement on the Government Shutdown * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement on the federal government shutdown: President Trump shut down the government because he refused to work with Democrats. We're here in D.C., working to get a bipartisan deal done that keeps the federal government running responsibly, protects healthcare, and lo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Has Pay Withheld During Government Shutdown * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement announcing that he has contacted the Office of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to have his pay withheld for the full length of the government shutdown. In addition, Latta has cosponsored a proposed Constitutional Amendment, H.J.Res.128, introduced by Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5),   more

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * New Fashion Institute will act as bridge between university and industry Technology, business of fashion two key areas for growth By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing While Jamie Schisler is eager to build Miami University's Fashion Institute from the ground up, he readily acknowledges the solid foundation that already exists on campus. Schisler, a 1996 Miami graduate, is the inaugural director of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno, Barrasso Ask Bessent to Close IRS Loophole Allowing Continued EV Tax Credits Yesterday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Senator John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyoming) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asking him to close an IRS loophole that is allowing automobile companies to continue taking advantage of EV tax credits, despite the $7,500 credit ending on Tuesday. "It has come to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sgt. Dennis McDonald of the Norton Police Department, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the proposed rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations of uncrewed aircraft systems. McDonald, a certified remote pilot, argued that a risk-based approach is crucial for enabling effective public safety operations and advancing the drone industry. The letter expresses strong support for the agency's efforts to integr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release: * * * NWRA & SWANA To Convene Fall Safety & Standards Meetings At RCon in Ohio The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) will host the annual Fall Safety & Standards Meetings this November in Columbus, Ohio, in the days leading into RCon(TM), the new conference hosted by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). These meetings, happening November 10-12, bring tog  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news: * * * Agencies Issue Guidance for NFIP Lapse Federal financial institution regulatory agencies today remind lenders that they may continue to make loans that are subject to the federal flood insurance statutes when the National Flood Insurance Program is not available. During this period, lenders are allowed to make these loans without requiring federal flood insurance. As explained in the Interagency Questions and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Ohio Psychological Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes under the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The association emphasizes the necessity for continued efforts to improve access to mental and behavioral health services, particularly in underserved communities. The Ohio Psychological Association, representing over 1,700 psychologists and trainees acr  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Republicans Officially Miss First Redistricting Deadline * Columbus, Ohio - Republicans have officially blown past their first deadline in Ohio's redistricting process. Instead of following the process Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved to create a fair, constitutional map, Republicans are determined to run out the clock to once again cheat Ohio voters. "After the first round of sham redistricting he  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * 16 Infant Ferrets Die at Ohio State University; Feds Issue Citation: PETA Statement Please see the following statement from PETA Vice President Dr. Alka Chandna regarding a citation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture against Ohio State University for a critical violation of the Animal Welfare Act after staff failed to provide adequate support care to 16 aili  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Poll Power Surge: Cumberlands, Providence & OKWU Make History * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Only four teams remain at the same rank as the previous poll, with Eastern Oregon leading the charge in this week's edition of the NAIA Women's Volleyball Coaches' Top 25 Poll. Cumberlands (Ky.), Providence (Mont.) and Oklahoma Wesleyan are ranked higher than ever  more

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * PPG, SAIC General Motors launch cleaning solvent recycling project Initiative sets new sustainability benchmark for automotive industry * PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of a cleaning solvent recycling project in partnership with SAIC General Motors. The initiative, unveiled at the recent 2025 CARES Conference in Suzhou, China, introduces a circular economy model for solvents use  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following news release: * * * Property tax proposal misses the mark Poorly targeted bill will harm school districts, leave out property owners who need relief, and benefit some who don't * Policy Matters Ohio's analysis of Substitute House Bill 186 notes that the proposed legislation could strip nearly $1.7 billion from public schools over three years. Its tax relief measures would benefit pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Husted statement on government shutdown Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the government shut down on Oct. 1, 2025. Husted's remarks: "Hello, I'm Jon Husted, and I serve as your U.S. Senator. "As of today, America is in a government shutdown. That means some services Ohioans rely on will be affected, and government employees--including the brave men and wome  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, has received a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State clearing the way for its planned exhibition, "Filippino Lippi and Rome." The museum gained the necessary approval from the federal agency to temporarily display various objects imported from abroad. The determination confirms the artifacts will enter the country pursuant to agreements the museum established with their foreign owners or custodians. The collectio  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 [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: SB103 Reforms Ohio's Rigid Regulatory Rules for Natural Gas Projects * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio Senate Public Utilities Committee on the policies in Ohi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- University Hospitals Health System Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the agency's proposed rule to establish a fixed time period of admission and extend stay procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The organization vehemently opposes the new regulation, expressing concern that it would greatly disrupt patient care, physicia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * While Democrats Work to Keep Our Government Open, the GOP Remains Absent and Continues to Raise the Cost of Healthcare * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) issued the following statement as the government faces a Republican-led shutdown: "Tonight, the government is on the verge of shutting down. This week I have been in Washington, at work, doing my job, fighting to keep the   more