Thursday - March 5, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday February 05, 2026 ( 61 items )  

Adena Health, Shawnee State University expand local pathways into health care careers
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Adena Health, Shawnee State University expand local pathways into health care careers * Adena Health and Shawnee State University Tuesday celebrated a key milestone in their partnership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the PACCAR Medical Education Center, marking continued progress in their shared effort to expand local pathways into health care education and careers. "The PACCAR Medical Education Center  more

Advocating for early childhood education
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Advocating for early childhood education * Teacher and Special Education Professor, Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski, Ph.D., was appointed to the Governing Board of the OMEP World Organization for Early Childhood Education - USA. The OMEP has been working worldwide to realize human rights in early childhood for over 70 years, with members hailing from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and No  more

AHTCC 2026 Annual Meeting Highlights
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition issued the following news: * * * AHTCC 2026 Annual Meeting Highlights The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition convened its 2026 Annual Meeting in Miami, Florida on January 28-29, 2026. Attendees participated in educational sessions focused on housing policy following the historic expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) in 2025. The meeting featured remarks from Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-  more

America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees * WASHINGTON - February 4, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. * Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS, Miami, Florida, has been re-elected Chair. * Adrienne Fairwell, President and  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo  more

Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition to Urge EPA to Change Formaldehyde Rule to Help Iowa Farmers
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 4 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition to Urge EPA to Change Formaldehyde Rule to Help Iowa Farmers * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general to ask the Trump administration to fix President Biden's unworkable formaldehyde rule. Formaldehyde ensures families have access to safe food and that farmers can protect lives  more

Berkeley Lab Leads Effort to Build AI Assistant for Energy Materials Discovery
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following Q&A on Feb. 3, 2026, with Anubhav Jain, principal investigator of FORUM-AI (Foundation Models Orchestrating Reasoning Agents to Uncover Materials Advances and Insights) and associate director of the Materials Project: * * * Berkeley Lab Leads Effort to Build AI Assistant for Energy Materials Discovery National labs and universities join forces to accelerate next-generation battery, s  more

Brown Secures Over $12.5 Million in Federal Funding for 14 Projects Across Northeast Ohio
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Secures Over $12.5 Million in Federal Funding for 14 Projects Across Northeast Ohio * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today announced that she has secured over $12.5 million in federal funding for fourteen local projects in Northeast Ohio. The wins include funding for water, road, and rail infrastructure in Midtown Cleveland, the West Side, and University Heights; public safe  more

C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on FirstNet Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on FirstNet Reauthorization Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled Evaluating FirstNet: Performance, Accountability, and Reauthorization. "FirstNet's authorization expires a  more

Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Markup to Strengthen American Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Markup to Strengthen American Cybersecurity Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of five bills. Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening statement as prepared for delivery  more

Commerce Committee Advances Five Nominations, Coast Guard Vice Commandant
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Five Nominations, Coast Guard Vice Commandant Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced five nominations for roles at the Department of Commerce, Department of Transportation, Federal Maritime Commission, and National Transportation Safety Board. The Com  more

Congressman Max Miller Secures $18 Million in FY26 Community Project Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Max Miller Secures $18 Million in FY26 Community Project Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) officially secured over $18 million in FY26 Community Project Funding (CPF) through the 11 appropriations bills now signed into law. This money is returning home to offset costs for essential critical infrastructure projects that meet real needs. FY26 CPFs benefiting our   more

Days After Stockton Train Crash, Garamendi Calls for Passage of Railroad Safety Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Days After Stockton Train Crash, Garamendi Calls for Passage of Railroad Safety Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Congressman John Rulli (R-OH-06), congressional colleagues, labor leaders, and local leaders called on Congress to pass the commonsense  more

E2: Companies Cancelled $34.8B, 38K Jobs for Clean Energy Projects in 2025, Outpacing New Investments 3-to-1
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * E2: Companies Cancelled $34.8B, 38K Jobs for Clean Energy Projects in 2025, Outpacing New Investments 3-to-1 $5.1 billion, 8,000 jobs lost in December caps turbulent year for clean energy * Businesses abandoned $5.1 billion in large-scale factories and clean energy projects in December, capping a turbulent year for the sector that saw nearly $35 billion in investments disappea  more

Energy Subcommittee Advances Five Bills to Strengthen American Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Energy Subcommittee Advances Five Bills to Strengthen American Cybersecurity Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a markup of five bills. "Today the Energy Subcommittee marked up five bills that will update and enhance programs to help ensure the physical and cyber security of our nat  more

ESPN presents more than 575 women's college lacrosse games during the 2026 NCAA season, Feb. 13 - May 3
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents more than 575 women's college lacrosse games during the 2026 NCAA season, Feb. 13 - May 3 * * Regular-season schedule features seven games between preseason top 10 ranked teams * Big 12, MAAC conference championships on ESPNU; ACC title game on ACC Network ESPN will present more than 575 women's college lacrosse games during the 2026 season across E  more

FAA Finalizes Flight Procedure Updates for Airports in 15 States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule to update standard instrument approach procedures and takeoff minimums at various airports in 15 states. These updates, effective Feb. 5, 2026, ensure the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace as the National Airspace System evolves with new navigational facilities and updated safety criteria. The agency found that immediate action was necessary to maintain air commerce  more

Fed Governor Cook Issues Economic Outlook
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 5 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on Feb. 4, 2026, by Governor Lisa D. Cook at the Economic Club of Miami: * * * Thank you, Francisco, for the kind introduction, and many thanks to the Economic Club of Miami for the opportunity to speak with you today./1 It is wonderful to see firsthand the vibrant and growing South Florida economy. The Miami region's unemployment rate is below the national average, and consumers in Florida have been among the country's   more

FirstEnergy Builds Greener Communities With 30,000+ Trees Planted in 2025, 26,000 Planned for 2026
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Builds Greener Communities with 30,000+ Trees Planted in 2025, 26,000 Planned for 2026 FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is growing its commitment to healthier, greener communities by donating and planting tens of thousands of trees across its six-state service territory each year. In 2025, employees and community partners helped plant more than 30,000 trees, surpassing the company's annual goal. In 2026, First  more

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Outlines New Plan for Buying Electricity Starting in 2027
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Outlines New Plan for Buying Electricity Starting in 2027 Proposal strengthens customer protections and makes energy choices easier to understand * GREENSBURG, Pa. -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) company, has filed a new Default Service Plan (DSP) with the Pennsylvania Public Util  more

Five Attorneys Named Shareholders at Lowndes
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 5 -- Lowndes, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Five Attorneys Named Shareholders at Lowndes Lowndes is pleased to announce that Jyllian R. Bradshaw, Joseph A. Kovecses, Nicole C. Leath, Logan J. Opsahl, and Michael D. Piccolo have been elected shareholders in the firm. These promotions are effective February 1, 2026. "Each of these attorneys plays an important role in serving our clients and advancing the firm's work in key practice areas. Their ele  more

Five student delegates chosen to represent Clemson at 2026 ACC Leadership Symposium
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Five student delegates chosen to represent Clemson at 2026 ACC Leadership Symposium * Student Affairs On Feb. 6-8, five of Clemson's accomplished students are traveling to Virginia Tech for the annual ACC Leadership Symposium, where they will participate in a weekend full of unique leadership experiences and professional activities alongside delegates from 17 other universities. This year's theme -"Groun  more

Former Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude's Heroic Life May One Day Lead to Sainthood
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Former Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude's Heroic Life May One Day Lead to Sainthood * Former Christendom College Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude heroically sacrificed his life to save his son, Josie, in 2008 -an act that has continued to inspire people across the globe. Now, his cause for sainthood is being investigated, bringing his incredible story of love, of sacrifice, and of "doing the right thing  more

Here's What Ohioans Should Know As Vivek 'Medicare Was a Mistake' Ramaswamy Officially Files to Run for Governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Here's What Ohioans Should Know As Vivek 'Medicare Was a Mistake' Ramaswamy Officially Files to Run for Governor * Columbus, Ohio - Yesterday afternoon, billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy officially filed to appear on the ballot in the 2026 gubernatorial election. Here's what Ohioans need to know: * Ramaswamy called Ohioans lazy and mediocre in a bizarre social media rant that he still hasn't apologized for more  more

Home Prices Increased in 73% of Metro Areas in Fourth Quarter of 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release: * * * Home Prices Increased in 73% of Metro Areas in Fourth Quarter of 2025 Home prices rose in 73% of metro markets (168 out of 230) during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R)' latest quarterly report. This is down from 77% in the third quarter. Five percent of metro areas (12 out of 230) recorded double-digit price gains, up slightly from 4% las  more

House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Self-Insurance Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-408) on the Self-Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 2571). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2571, the Self-Insurance Protection Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)/1/ to clarify that federal regulators cannot redefine stop-loss insurance as traditional health insurance, thereby preserving   more

House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-407) on the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act (H.R. 4638). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Dec. 12, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4638, the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 or the BOWOW Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), would create a ground of inadmissibility and a ground of deportability for a  more

Huntington Bank Selects Ameriprise Financial as Its New Retail Investment Program Provider
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Huntington Bank Selects Ameriprise Financial as its New Retail Investment Program Provider The relationship will provide Huntington with the powerful technology and planning tools of Ameriprise to deliver premium advice and guidance to customers * The Huntington National Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary   more

Hurry confirmed to serve as AFMC commander
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hurry confirmed to serve as AFMC commander * The President nominated, and the Senate confirmed, Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry to the position of Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, effective Jan. 30. Hurry has served as the AFMC Deputy Commander since January 2024 and took on the role of Interim AFMC Commander in July 2025 following the retirement of Air Force Gen. Duke Z. Rich  more

Husted Applauds Rule Clearly Defining Waters of the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted applauds rule clearly defining Waters of the United States Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle in support of the EPA's proposed rule to revise the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The proposed rule would establish a clearer definition of jurisdictio  more

HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Jon Husted At The Center Of FirstEnergy Corruption Trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Jon Husted At The Center Of FirstEnergy Corruption Trial * Day 1 Trial Tracker: Husted Mentioned 21 Times Columbus, Ohio -As the FirstEnergy bribery trial kicks off in Akron, one thing is already clear: Jon Husted is more deeply connected to the largest corruption scandal in Ohio history than already known. On the very first day of proceedings, Husted was mentioned twenty one times,  more

Initiation of Hormone Therapy After Age 65 Remains Risky But Still Works for Some Women
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The North American Menopause Society, an organization that promotes the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging, issued the following news release: * * * Initiation of Hormone Therapy After Age 65 Remains Risky but Still Works for Some Women New large-scale study concludes that older women should receive individualized risk-benefit assessment and close monitoring before continuing or  more

Innovative Card Deck by Case Western Reserve Professor Empowers Kids to Tackle Stress Head-on
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Innovative card deck by Case Western Reserve professor empowers kids to tackle stress head-on 40 color-coded practices help children build emotional resilience through evidence-based stress management techniques Story by: Patty Zamora A Case Western Reserve University professor has developed an innovative card deck designed to help children manage stress and build emotional resilience in today's chal  more

Kent State: Courtroom Ready - Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand
KENT, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Courtroom Ready: Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand Kent State University's Mock Trial Team prepares to make its case on the national stage * A participant has died on the set of a game show. What first appeared to be a tragic stunt gone wrong has taken a dark turn. An autopsy later revealed that the victim had inhaled oxalic acid before performing the stunt, turning what seemed like an unfortunate accident into a pos  more

Landsman Delivers $14M for Southwest Ohio Projects
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Delivers $14M for Southwest Ohio Projects * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) announced that more than $14 million for 14 local projects has passed through government funding bills and were signed into law. Each year, members of Congress can submit projects to the House Appropriations Committee for federal funding through the Community Project Funding process. This   more

Latta Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced his office is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who live or attend school in Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. The Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members   more

Local Leaders, Members of Congress and Labor Organizations Call for Action on Rail Safety Three Years After East Palestine Derailment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * Local Leaders, Members of Congress and Labor Organizations Call for Action on Rail Safety Three Years After East Palestine Derailment * Cities Urge Passage of the Bipartisan Railway Safety Act to Protect Communities, First Responders and Local Infrastructure On Tuesday, Feb. 3, local elected officials joined a bipartisan group of Members of Congress and n  more

Lubrizol Unites PPF Value Chain to Elevate PPF Development, Reinforce Quality Commitment
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Lubrizol Unites PPF Value Chain to Elevate PPF Development, Reinforce Quality Commitment Shanghai, China -- Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today hosted a signing ceremony in Shanghai, bringing together key partners across the paint protection film (PPF) value chain to jointly sign the Industry High-Quality Proclamation ("the Proclamation"). Initiated by   more

Lubrizol's Shanghai Innovation Center Accelerates Innovation, Collaboration Across Asia Pacific
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Lubrizol's Shanghai Innovation Center Accelerates Innovation, Collaboration Across Asia Pacific Shanghai, China -- Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the inauguration of the Lubrizol Innovation Center - Shanghai at its Songjiang manufacturing site. The center will serve as an innovation hub for Lubrizol in the Asia Pacific region to accelerat  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.8M Sale of 43,248-Square-Foot Industrial Property in Stow, Ohio
ENCINO, California, Feb. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.8M Sale of 43,248-Square-Foot Industrial Property in Stow, Ohio STOW, Ohio - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 4246 Hudson Drive, a 43,248-square-foot industrial property in Stow, Ohio, for $3.8 million. "This sale-leaseb  more

Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Advances Legislation to Modernize and Streamline Federal Procurement and Operations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Advances Legislation to Modernize and Streamline Federal Procurement and Operations Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and advanced nine bills--all with bipartisan support--to modernize federal technology, streamline procurement, prevent national  more

McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Strategic Intellectual Property Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Technologies - How "non-Tech"companies Could Be Missing Hidden IP Goldmines
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026, by counsel Malisheia Douglas: * * * Strategic intellectual property considerations for artificial intelligence technologies: How "non-tech" companies could be missing hidden IP goldmines Companies outside traditional tech sectors may be sitting on IP goldmines without realizing it. Manufacturing, e-commerce, and consumer products businesses routinely use AI technologies from predictive ma  more

Miami employees recognized for 15, 25, 30 years of service
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami employees recognized for 15, 25, 30 years of service * Miami University employees who have 15, 25, or 30 years of service were honored at a reception Feb. 3. "Dedication and steadfastness are among the values we stand for at Miami University. There is no one who exemplifies these values more fully or more authentically than our long-time employees," Miami University President Gregory Crawford said. "We honor fa  more

Moreno Presses Waymo on Plans to Put Chinese Cars on American Roads
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Presses Waymo on Plans to Put Chinese Cars on American Roads * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) questioned Waymo Chief Safety Officer Dr. Mauricio Pena on his company's plans for putting Chinese Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) on American streets. Senator Moreno also questioned Dr. Pena on whether or not Waymo plans to collect data on users for the purpose of targeted advertising.   more

Moreno Statement on White House Meeting With Petro
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Statement on White House Meeting With Petro * WASHINGTON - Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement after participating in President Trump's meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro. "I was honored to join President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Oval Office today. "President Trump pledged to be a peacemaker and a unifie  more

New Moreno, Gallego Bill Cracks Down on Big Tech Fraudsters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * New Moreno, Gallego Bill Cracks Down on Big Tech Fraudsters * WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act to crack down on predatory online scam advertisements that cost Americans billions every year. "It is critical that we protect American consumers from deceptive ads and shameless fraud  more

NIH Opens East Palestine Health Research Office to Study Train Disaster
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * NIH opens East Palestine Health Research Office to study train disaster Three years ago, a train derailment spilled hazardous chemicals into the Ohio community. * The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has opened the East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program Office to assess and address the long-term health outcomes stemming from the 2  more

Ohio Senator Moreno Introduces OBL Sponsored Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news: * * * Ohio Senator Moreno Introduces OBL Sponsored Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct Act (SCAM Act) would require major social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify advertisers and remove scam ads that deceive users, or face enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general. Each year, online scam ads siphon billio  more

Ohio State: Sounding Out Animal Reactions to the 2024 Eclipse
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Sounding out animal reactions to the 2024 eclipse Calling behavior subtly altered by temporary darkening, study finds * No natural phenomenon provides a rarer chance to study the secrets of the animal world than a total solar eclipse. This was recently demonstrated by researchers investigating how a total solar eclipse might affect the soundscape of Midwestern United States prairie communities. Their  more

Potomac Edison Pilot Program to Help Maryland Schools Transition to Clean, Electric Buses
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Potomac Edison Pilot Program to Help Maryland Schools Transition to Clean, Electric Buses Company program will support school systems with funding and charging infrastructure and will test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology * WILLIAMSPORT, Md.--Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has been granted approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a  more

Record crowd, a legend returns at One Miami
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Record crowd, a legend returns at One Miami * A record crowd of 10,640 packed Millett Hall on Jan. 31 to cheer on the red-hot RedHawks during One Miami presented by E&H Ace Hardware. The Miami University faithful were treated to a pair of victories as the RedHawks continued their stellar seasons in women's and men's basketball. View the Exposure story, with photos and video, from that historic day. Miami's women's   more

SIU Carbondale Faculty, Staff are on Illinois Humanities Speaker Roster
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale faculty, staff are on Illinois Humanities speaker roster Four current or retired Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty and staff are available to share their expertise with audiences throughout the state as part of the Illinois Humanities 2026-27 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholars speakers "travel across Illinois to bring art, culture, history, and contempo  more

Sixth Circuit Hears NetChoice Challenges to Ohio & Tennessee Laws Harming Online Speech and Safety
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * Sixth Circuit Hears NetChoice Challenges to Ohio & Tennessee Laws Harming Online Speech and Safety * CINCINNATI, Ohio-Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit will hear arguments in NetChoice's cases against Ohio and Tennessee's social media age verification laws, which violate t  more

Smarter, Not Harder: A New Era for Training
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Smarter, Not Harder: A New Era for Training * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - Ohio - Many members of the Wright-Patt workforce have leaned on My ETMS as their primary online training platform for more than 20 years. It held links to all online training as well as being a repository for completion certificates. The official sunset of My ETMS on Sept. 29, 2025, may have   more

Statement From FBI Cincinnati Regarding the Hailey Buzbee Investigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The FBI issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Statement from FBI Cincinnati Regarding the Hailey Buzbee Investigation FBI Cincinnati, FBI Indianapolis, Fishers (IN) Police Department, Columbus (OH) Division of Police, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Hocking County Sheriff's Office, Perry County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Forest Service, and other partner agencies have been actively involved in the investigation related to the disappearance and death of  more

Telling the Ohio State Championship Story With Tim Tebow
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Telling the Ohio State Championship Story With Tim Tebow * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer When faith met football in Columbus, Ohio, Cedarville University alumna Marlee (Maynard) Benson and her husband, Matthew, found themselves at the center of a documentary project they never anticipated. How a Cedarville Alumna Helped Tell Ohio State's Faith Story Teaming up with former NFL quarterbac  more

UC Expert Explains 25th Amendment
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC expert explains 25th Amendment WVXU's Cincinnati Edition talks to political science professor about Constitution By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu WVXU's Cincinnati Edition turned to a University of Cincinnati political science professor to explain how the 25th Amendment to the Constitution has been invoked and what doing so entails. UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor D  more

UC Graduate Students Take Centerstage for Research Showdown on February 25
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC graduate students take centerstage for research showdown on February 25 How do you tell a big story in just three minutes? * The University of Cincinnati's Three Minute Thesis (3MT(R)) Competition challenges graduate students to transform years of research into fast, engaging talks anyone can understand. Finalists from across campus step into the spotlight Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4:30-6 p.m. in 1  more

University of Cincinnati: Children Exposed to Gambling Mechanics Before They Understand Money
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Children exposed to gambling mechanics before they understand money UC experts say kids experience emotional highs and lows associated with risk during online gaming By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Gambling-style mechanics are becoming a routine part of children's digital lives, appearing in online games, mobile apps and even sports betting advertisements that surround popular media. Univer  more

University of Cincinnati: Synthetic Protein Potentially Improves Outcomes for Certain Subgroups Following Intracerebral Hemorrhage
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Study: Synthetic protein potentially improves outcomes for certain subgroups following intracerebral hemorrhage UC expert presents findings at ISC 2026, with results also published in The Lancet By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu Results from the largest-ever clinical trial of its kind found administering a synthetic protein can reduce bleeding and improve outcomes for certa  more

Voorheis takes helm of DAF PAE C3BM
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Voorheis takes helm of DAF PAE C3BM * The Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management welcomed a new leader, Feb. 2, 2026. Brig. Gen. Jason Voorheis recently assumed the role of PAE for C3BM, taking responsibility for overseeing acquisition strategy and execution for capabilities that enable integra  more