COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * AEP Ohio Proposes to Decrease Electric Rates for Customers in Settlement AEP Ohio today filed an agreement at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to decrease electricity distribution rates for its customers. The settlement, which must be approved by the PUCO, would decrease distribution rates by $58.7 million overall. The average AEP Ohio residential cust  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Virginia's New Data Center Electricity Rate Class By Shuting Pomerleau and Irene Ko Executive Summary * Virginia's State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved a new electricity rate for large-scale customers, notably artificial intelligence (AI) data centers; starting in January 2027, affected customers must pay for at least 85 percent of contracted distribution and transmission demand  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Right-to-Work States Dominate U-Haul Growth Index By John Kartch Right-to-Work states dominated the U-Haul Growth Index released this week. Americans are moving to Right-to-Work states and moving away from forced unionism states: -Among the top ten growth states in the U-Haul index, nine have a Right-to-Work law that protects workers from being forced to pay dues to union bosses as a condition of employmen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Saint Thomas Names Dr. Eric Greenfield Chief Medical Officer for Rutherford Hospital * Ascension Saint Thomas has named Dr. Eric Greenfield as the new Chief Medical Officer for Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, effective January 5, 2026. Dr. Greenfield will oversee clinical leadership, physician engagement and quality initiatives for the hospital  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson condemns support for Hamas terrorists * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 25-state friend-of-the-court brief that seeks to hold organizations that materially support Hamas accountable. "On October 7, 2023, Hamas perpetrated a terrorist attack against Israel that became the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust  more

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU forensic science graduate plays key role in high-profile case Karin Jacobsen '19, '21, a forensic scientist with the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab, helped police solve a murder case that drew national attention * A Bowling Green State University alumna working as a forensic scientist recently took the stand to provide expert testimony after helping authorities solve a murder case that   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * BILL ALERT: Jon Husted Still Refuses to Support Bipartisan Push to Lower Health Care Costs * House to Vote on Bipartisan Proposal Today Columbus, Ohio Jon Husted is still refusing to support extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lowering health care costs for more than half a million Ohioans even as the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote today on a bipartisan discharge petition to a  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Bisexuality: An Individual's Direction is Society's Detour | Dissertation Watch * Madisyn J. Roberts, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, has written and published a dissertation titled Bisexuality: An Individual's Direction is Society's Detour. Roberts uses narrative inquiry, informed by queer theory and intersectionality, to examine how ten self-identified bisexu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Votes for Appropriations Package With $6 Million In Funding for Northeast Ohio Projects * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) supported House passage of an appropriations package including Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water; and Interior spending bills for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation provides a number of domestic programs with stable funding, rejecting bill  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Votes for Democratic Bill to Restore ACA Tax Credits, Lower Health Care Costs * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) voted today for Democratic-led legislation in the House of Representatives to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, which expired on December 31, for another three years. The legislation passed the House and now goes to the Senate. The Democratic-led legislat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Statement on Unaffordable ACA Subsidy Extension Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement after voting to extend Covid-era Enhanced Premium Tax Credits through the Affordable Care Act (ACA): "I voted today to extend the enhanced tax credits for ACA plans. The cost of health care is still too hig  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Votes to Pass Partial Government Funding Package, Secures Resources for Ohio Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted to pass a 3-bill partial government funding package to partially fund the government for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). The package includes the following appropriations bills: Energy and Water; Interior; a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Nuclear Energy Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era. Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening sta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Successfully Includes $185 Million for Western PA in U.S. House 2026 Funding Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that four more of his requested community projects successfully received more than $185 million in federal funding in the spending bills passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives. The single biggest item is funding  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Farmers and Strengthen Rural Communities in Eastern North Carolina * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Roll-Over Prevention and Safety (ROPS) Act, legislation that would help farmers retrofit tractors with rollover protection structures, one of the most effe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Max Miller Introduces Legislation to Create a Trusted Importer License * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced the Trusted Importer and Competitive Manufacturing Act (H.R. 6914) to enhance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness by creating a "Trusted Importer" certification for compliant, financially stable companies. "Manufacturing is critical to both the U.S. econom  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Secures $10 Million for Ohio Projects in House Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the funding of nine of his Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Community Projects, which passed in the government funding bill, H.R. 6938, through the House of Representatives by a vote of 397-28. This funding will return $10,050,366 of federal taxpayer dollars to southe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Touts Success of Operation Buckeye in Arresting More Than 280 Illegal Aliens Including Those Convicted of Assault, Criminal Firearm Possession, and Drug Trafficking * While Americans were attending Christmas parties and shopping for gifts for their loved ones, ICE law enforcement was hard at work arresting the worst of the worst WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Homeland Security hig  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 9 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation launches America250 grant opportunity for nonprofits in six states * Foundation kicks off America250 with a more than $1 million investment in its communities * Grants will support local projects that empower veterans, enhance shared green spaces and expand access to history and civics education * In honor of America's upcoming 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is i  more

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * Education professor makes BGSU history with National Science Foundation appointment Jonathan Bostic, Ph.D., chosen from a nationwide search to serve as an NSF project officer, becoming first from BGSU in the role * Jonathan Bostic, Ph.D., a mathematics education professor at Bowling Green State University, has become the first faculty member from the University to serve as a National Science Found  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to approve significant updates to Ohio's air permitting rules into the state's official air quality plan. The proposal aims to align Ohio's "Permit-to-Install" and "Permit-to-Install and Operate" programs with federal standards, providing clearer guidelines for businesses and better protection for public health. Modernizing Definitions And Permit Structures A primary focus of the revision is the reorganization   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following fact sheet: * * * Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) Background The runway safety area (RSA) enhances the safety of aircraft that undershoot, overrun, or veer off the runway. The RSA provides a clear, graded area which provides additional space for pilots to bring their aircraft to a safe stop. Though RSAs vary in size by runway, they can be as large as 500 feet wide an  more

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- FirstEnergy Transmission, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC Announces Extension of Exchange Offer for its 4.750% Senior Notes Due 2033 FAIRMONT, W.Va., Jan. 8, 2026 -- FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC ("FET" or the "Company") a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) and a holding company of electric transmission companies operating in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia, today announ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Federal Spending Package Would Cut Lead Pipe Replacement Funding "No one in the wealthiest nation on Earth should be subjected to this antiquated risk." * Today, the House of Representatives is slated to pass a spending package that cuts funding for lead service line replacements. The legislation (HR 6938) will fund a portion of the federal government, including the En  more

EVENDALE, Ohio, Jan. 8 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * GE Aerospace Awarded $1.4 Billion Contract for Additional T408 Turboshaft Engines * LYNN, Mass. - January 8, 2026 - GE Aerospace has been awarded a $1.4 billion contract by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for Lots 9-13 of T408 engines, continuing its  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Gang-Related Crime * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) reintroduced the bipartisan Gang Activity Reporting Act alongside Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09). This commonsense legislation would revitalize and strengthen information-sharing between federal agencies and local law enforcement ensuring they have the necessary informa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Husted applauds administration for suspending reimbursement program to prevent fraud and abuse Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) sent a letter to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams applauding the ACF for suspending enrollment-based child care reimbursement provisions in a 2024 rule titled Improving Child Care Access, Affordability and Stability in th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Releases Statement on Vote to Extend ACA Advanced Premium Tax Credits * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement on his vote to temporarily extend the Affordable Care Act's Advanced Premium Tax Credits. If signed into law, this bill would extend the credits for three years. "The vast majority of Americans can see that our current healthcare system   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, DeLauro, Meng, and Pingree Applaud Passage of Appropriations Package * Washington, DC - Today, House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Meng, and House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * 4 Strategies for Leading Change with Authenticity By Deion A. Jordan KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Authentic leadership is essential for sustainable transformational change in education, as leaders build the credibility and collective efficacy needed to advance learner-centered systems * Values-driven and humble educational leadership enables effective change management, helping leaders navigate uncertainty b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Secures $1M for Cincinnati Police Cameras and Mental Health Resources * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) announced the U.S House has passed a federal funding bill that includes $1 million for a local project to provide Cincinnati Police with new cameras and mental health resources. The Cincinnati Police Department Camera Technology and Mental Health Response Team P  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Maine: Cannabis Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect * Augusta, ME: Sales taxes on the purchase of adult-use cannabis products rose nearly 30 percent on January 1, as new legislation took effect. Under the new tax law, which lawmakers approved last year, consumers must pay a 14 percent sales tax on adult-use marijuana products (up from 10 percent). Medic  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: * * * McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Franchise with Launch of New Core English Language Arts Curriculum for Grades 6-12 Summit! for grades 6-8 and Soar! for grades 9-12 are grounded in research and offer a digital experience powered by data-driven insights to personalize learning * COLUMBUS, Ohio (January 8, 2026) - McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) ("McGraw Hill"), a leading global provider of education solutions for pre  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Prioritizes Foreign Intervention Over Lowering Costs for Ohioans * Husted's Solution to Affordability Crisis: ' Earn More ' Money Columbus, Ohio Today, Jon Husted voted in support of the Administration's military actions in Venezuela, backing an expensive foreign intervention that risks American lives while padding the pockets of big oil companies. Meanwhile, Husted has refused  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 9 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Belmore Fiscal Officer over Penalties and Interest from Late Tax Payments to IRS A finding for recovery of $1,211.10 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Belmore in Putnam County over penalties and interest that resulted from late tax payments. The finding against Tammy Rayle was included in a  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 9 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Finding for Recovery Issued Against Solon Part-Time Employee Who Was Improperly Compensated by City and County for Same Working Hours A finding for recovery of $2,465.68 was issued Thursday against a part-time program coordinator for the City of Solon in Cuyahoga County after an investigation confirmed she was paid by both the city and the county for the same working hour  more

MONROE, Michigan, Jan. 8 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Over $325,000 In Scholarships Available From Monroe County Community College For 2026-27 Academic Year Monroe County Community College has announced over $325,000 of scholarship funding available for the 2026-27 academic year. "The online scholarship application is available now at www.monroeccc.edu/scholarships. Returning and prospective students are encouraged to apply now f  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Pilot Lifelong Learning Program Focuses on "Pivot Points" * Starting in early 2025, Antioch University began bringing together nearly two dozen students, alumni, and faculty for monthly sessions called "Pivot Points: Mastering Professional and Life Transitions." This five-month pilot series explored what it means to grow, adapt, and reinvent oneself within a lifelong learning community. Co-facilitated by Scho  more

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * PUCO Approves FirstEnergy Settlement, Delivering Customer Benefits FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved a comprehensive settlement agreement that will deliver $275 million in restitution and refunds to Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison customers. The PUCO's approval of the collaborative settlement represents a significant step fo  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * RCT@AU Holds Event on Relationships in Advocating for Social Change * Antioch University hosted its first RCT@AU community-wide event, "Nobody Does This Work Alone: The Role of Relationships in Advocating for Social Change," a virtual gathering featuring an award-winning author and a panel of Antioch faculty. The event, which took place on October 10, 2025, is part of a new initiative in partnership with the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Secures Nearly $200 Million in Community Project Funding for Southwestern Pennsylvania * WASHINGTON, D.C. Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill to the Senate. The legislation contains $199 million, requested by Reschent  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on the Retirement Announcement of Steny Hoyer * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Congressman Steny Hoyer announced that he will not seek another term in the House of Representatives: "Steny Hoyer has built an illustrious legacy of purposeful policymaking for over four decades in Congress. He wil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Subcommittee on Energy Holds Hearing on Nuclear Energy Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era. "The importance of the successful growth of the American nuclear energy industry cannot be understated." said Chairman L  more

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- Otterbein University issued the following news: * * * Trading Creativity: How a New Art Form is Building Community at Otterbein By Kennedy Berry '27 As Otterbein's electronic access librarian, Allen Reichert spends much of his time helping students connect with creative resources. Outside the library, he has found his own way to connect to artists through the small and imaginative art form of artist trading cards. These tiny works of art, each about the size of  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on Jan.7, 2026: * * * UAW Statement on Conn-Selmer Announcement to Close U.S. Facility Today, Conn-Selmer, the last USA-made brass instrument manufacturer, informed workers that it is shutting down its Eastlake, Ohio facility to officially ship Ohio operations overseas to China. It means decades of an Ohio mainstay and hundreds of good, union jobs are on the chopping block so that billionaires can reap even m  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * The biggest skin-care trends of 2026 go back to basics UC expert discusses potential new sunscreen ingredient approval By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's Kelly Dobos was featured in an Allure article discussing the biggest skin-care trends of 2026. Dobos said one trend to watch is the potential Food and Drug Administration approval of a new UV filter t  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * Removing Barriers to Higher Education Bearcat Affordability Grant offers tuition-free option as families consider college costs By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu The rollout of the Bearcat Affordability Grant has attracted media attention around efforts at the University of Cincinnati to make college more accessible for students. The new grant will provide a pathway to tuition-free co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Slams Trump's Illegal Military Actions in Venezuela: "There's absolutely nothing in it for everyday Americans." * Welch: "It might be Trump First, or it might be Chevron First. But it's not America First." WASHINGTON, D.C. - In remarks from the Senate floor this week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, outlined how Preside  more