WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification * A B-52 Stratofortress has completed its ferry flight from the Boeing Company's San Antonio facility to Edwards Air Force Base, California, following the installation of a new, modernized radar system as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the ai  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Condemns Trump Commerce Department Funding Freeze for Ohio Manufacturing, Demands Immediate Answers * CLEVELAND, OH - Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) today issued a statement after learning the Trump Department of Commerce paused federal funding to Ohio's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) pending the results of a years-long audit. The unprecedented move threatens MEP centers acros  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Presents Final Results of Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Preventive Breast Cancer Vaccine Study * Findings include vaccine elicited immune response in majority of participants Cleveland Clinic researchers are presenting final Phase 1 data from their novel study of a vaccine aimed at preventing triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and lethal form of the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mike Turner Secures Major Wins for Ohio's 10th District in NDAA FY26 * Washington D.C. \- U.S. Representative Michael Turner (OH-10) is proud to announce significant wins for Ohio's 10th District in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. These provisions will directly benefit Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the surrounding community, enhancing our national  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Celebrates Passage of His Water Permits Bill in the PERMIT Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the House passage of his Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act, which was included in H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today ( PERMIT) Act, by a vote of 221-205. The PERMIT Act includes multiple pieces of legislation tha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Supports NDAA to Strengthen National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) yesterday by a vote of 312-112. "I was proud to vote in favor of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act this evening that will keep America's troops the stro  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Eight Individuals Charged with Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking Three of defendants also facing firearm charges * Eight individuals from Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, California, and Massachusetts have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearm laws, First Assistan  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to reject a state implementation plan (SIP) revision from Ohio that would replace mandatory vehicle emissions inspections with a program of motorist self-attestation. The move, stemming from the state's "E-Check Ease Act," seeks to allow drivers to sign a form declaring their vehicle complies with emissions standards instead of undergoing the required on-board diagnostic (OBD) testing. The EPA finds the self-a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Latta's Bill to Unleash American Energy Dominance * Today, the House of Representatives passed the Electric Supply Chain Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, to strengthen oversight of supply chains supporting electricity generation and transmission. The Electric Supply Chain Act directs the Depa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Husted bill to extend ACA premium tax credits and cut health care costs for Ohio families blocked from passage Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today brought the Accountability for Better Care (ABC) Act to the Senate floor for passage by unanimous consent--a process that expedites the passage of legislation in the United States Senate. Senate Democrats objected, blocking the bill from receiving a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Husted leads bill to integrate AI talent in federal workforce Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) in introducing the bipartisan AI Talent Act. This bill would create an artificial intelligence (AI) and tech talent team within the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to provide guidance in hiring experts in AI to join federal agencies. The hiring team would be composed o  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Declining outlook for Australian gas and LNG IEEFA's updated data tool shows weakening demand here and abroad Key Takeaways: IEEFA has released an update of its Australian Gas and LNG Tracker, its interactive, visual tool providing data on Australia's liquefied natural gas industry and trade. The latest Tracker data reveals falls in both Australia's exports and Asi  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Dec. 12 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Production Linked Incentive scheme drives robust growth in India's solar manufacturing sector However, much of the progress will depend on sustained policy coherence, capital mobilisation and upstream integration Key Takeaways: Launched in 2021, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar modules has attracted strong industry int  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Dec. 12 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * The impacts of a 70% reduction of single-use plastics on the petrochemical industry Key Takeaways: Weak economics and low demand are causing instability in the petrochemical industry. The plastics industry has grown consistently and was valued at $640 billion in 2024. Despite its growth, the plastics industry suffers from chronic oversupply issues. A 70  more

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * John Carroll University Awarded $10,000 Grant from Interfaith America to Launch Bridgebuilding Fellowship John Carroll University has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Interfaith America to launch a new Bridgebuilding Fellowship for Campus Leaders program, designed to train student leaders in constructive dialogue and interreligious understanding. The grant, which supports John Carroll's "Bridging th  more

KENT, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent State Board of Trustees Announces Partnership With Bio-Med Science Academy Kent State University's Board of Trustees approved a new partnership between the university and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School that will bring new life to the underutilized Michael Schwartz Center building while providing the public STEM school with a state-of-the-art facility for its elementary grades. The Board's vote of approval   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Bill to Help Ukraine Locate and Track Abducted Children Passes in National Defense Policy Bill * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) announced his bipartisan bill to help Ukraine locate and track their abducted children by Russia was included and passed in the National Defense Authorization Act. The Yale School of Public Health's Humanitarian Research Lab estimates u  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Minimally Invasive Carpal Tunnel Surgery at UToledo Health Helps Patients Recover Faster By Tyrel Linkhorn Music is often piped into operating rooms, but patients rarely hear it. However, as UToledo Health orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Martin Skie operated on CarrieAnne Campbell's wrists in late November, the two chatted about Earth, Wind & Fire and the enduring legacy of 1970s disco as they listened to Campbell's   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 [Category: Economics] -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * Ohio loses jobs in September * Today, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services in partnership with the Department of Labor, released job and unemployment indicators for September. This report was delayed because the federal government shutdown led to a lapse in BLS data releases. October data is not expected to be released due to the pa  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Ohio Wesleyan Announces the University's January 2026 Public Events Ohio Wesleyan University, including its Richard M. Ross Art Museum, announced its January 2026 public events today. Unless otherwise noted, admission is free. 9:45-11:45 a.m. Jan. 19 - The 33rd annual MLK Celebration, in the Benes Rooms of Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Ave., Delaware. Do  more

KENT, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * New Partnership Between Kent State and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School to Bring Elementary Education Back to University's Schwartz Center Following approval by Kent State University's Board of Trustees, Kent State and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School have agreed upon a partnership that will bring new life to the university's underutilized Michael Schwartz Center building while providing the public STEM school  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Pickaway County man faces federal drug, gun charges A federal grand jury has indicted an Ashville, Ohio, man, charging him with trafficking in bulk amounts of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, and with illegally possessing firearms. Samuel A. Griffith, 35, is charged in a six-count indictment. According to charging documents, in October   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Q&A: PRT buy-ins up, but overall industry sales down, Nationwide PRT leader says * Paula Cole Headshot For the third consecutive quarter, activity in the pension risk transfer (PRT) market declined, bringing in $10.6 billion in sales in 3Q, a 32% decrease year-over-year, according to LIMRA's U.S. Group Annuity Risk Transfer Survey. While the industry's slower sales were anticipa  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 [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: Ohio's Job Market had Weak September * Columbus, OH - Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, commented on the September jobs report from the Ohio Department  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * Partnerships powered by philanthropy Scott Dust shares how his professorship supports his work and the college * Scott Dust, PhD, associate dean and Kirk and Jacki Perry Professor in Leadership, is leveraging the best of the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business to strengthen local companies in the greater Cincinnati area and create new leadership opportunities for students. Du  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Votes Again to Make Health Care More Expensive -- His Ninth Vote This Year * Columbus, Ohio Today, Senator Jon Husted once again voted to raise health care costs for Ohio families the ninth time this year he has voted against lowering insurance premiums. Because of Husted's votes, more than half a million Ohioans are bracing for skyrocketing premiums as the Affordable Care Act tax c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Votes Again to Spike Health Care Costs for Ohio Families * In response to Senator Jon Husted voting against legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Spokesperson Joe Bush released the following statement: "For months, Jon Husted has blocked every single effort to address the crisis he helped create and sto  more

DUBLIN, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news: * * * WISeR Model is Coming to Ohio in January--Are You Prepared? As a friendly reminder, OSMA has provided updates to members about Ohio being selected as one of six states for the Medicare pilot prior authorization program called WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction). CMS continues to provide updated information on the program and Ohio's Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor, CGS, is o  more