CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL franchise tag window opens today Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Let's play some tag. The NFL's franchise tag window opens today, Tuesday, Feb. 17, and runs through March 3 at 4 p.m. The window may open today, but don't expect a slew of news. Most teams will wait until closer to the end of the window before executing the tag. Using the deadline as a soft threat to get a longer-term extension don  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary on Feb. 16, 2026, by Matt Okada, programmer for fantasy content: * * * 2026 NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Alvin Kamara among notable NFC cut candidates The frenzy of NFL free agency is most often focused on the players signing in new spots -- but some of the most impactful moves each year are the cuts teams make in the pursuit of coveted cap space. In anticipation, here are a handful of the biggest names o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Ability Center has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging to withdraw its proposal to eliminate existing standards related to discriminatory effects and disparate impact under the Fair Housing Act. In their letter, The Ability Center highlighted the vital role that housing advocacy plays in helping people with disabilities lead independent lives within their communities. Their concerns stem from alarming statisti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- AccessAbility, in collaboration with 62 undersigned organizations advocating for gender justice and the rights of survivors of gender-based violence, has voiced opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed rule to rescind the existing disparate impact standards under the Fair Housing Act. The public comment letter highlights concerns that the proposed rule would undermine critical protections against discriminatory housing practices t  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Alumnus makes $3 million estate gift to UC's College-Conservatory of Music A life of exploring all frontiers inspires Barry Mitchell to support the humanities By Julia Mace, julia.mace@uc.edu A $3 million gift from the estate of Barry Mitchell, CEAS '82, will benefit the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). This donation will establish the Barry L. Mitchell Endowed Chair and B  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 16 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Associate professor serves sport management experiences, resume builders * KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 16, 2026 Kennesaw State University alumnus Javon Tucker '23 is acquainted with the old saying that you should never meet your heroes. The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management graduate had that in mind when he transferred to KSU in 2021 and noticed a familiar name on his class schedule. He was enr  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 16 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins effort to block abortion drugs sent through the mail * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined 21 other states in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "This is about protect  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration expressing their opposition to Union Pacific's (UP) request for an extension of a waiver of compliance concerning federal rail safety regulations. BLET represents over 31,000 locomotive engineers and trainmen, emphasizing their vested interest in rail safety for both their members and the nation's rail network. In their correspondence, t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration urging for an extended public comment period regarding three critical petitions for relief and extensions of compliance waivers affecting railway safety regulations. BLET, which represents over 31,000 active locomotive engineers and trainmen, stresses the importance of safety in the operation of trains throughout the nation. They contend that t  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Finding her voice: Alumna and educator Maria Gadsden selected as California Education Policy Fellow CSUSB alumna Maria Gadsden is taking her passion for teaching beyond the classroom and into California's education policy arena. With 35 years of experience, she is amplifying her voice to advance equity and opportunity for Black students statewide. * As Maria Gadsden, M.A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to address procedural deficiencies and extend the public comment period regarding Ohio's proposed authorization of its hazardous waste management program revisions. The public comment letter outlines several key requests necessary for meaningful stakeholder engagement and transparency. The organization represents entities impacted by hazard  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- Taylor and Francis Group issued the following news: * * * College students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely - national US study Heaviest users are 38% more likely to feel isolated * More than half of college students are lonely - and those who use social media the most are particularly likely to feel isolated, a study of tens of thousands of 18 to 24-year-olds in the US shows. Just 16 hours a week, or two or so hours a day, o  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * College students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely - national US study Heaviest users are 38% more likely to feel isolated * More than half of college students are lonely - and those who use social media the most are particularly likely to feel isolated, a study of tens of thousands of 18 to 24-year-olds in the US shows. Just  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Environmental Law & Policy Center and the Ohio Environmental Council have issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its proposal to approve changes to Ohio's State Hazardous Waste Management Program. These organizations argue that the proposed approvals are premature and violate federal regulations through inadequate public notice and insufficient program safeguards. The roots of the controversy lie in the EPA's prior co  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region * Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a critical infrastructure need in central Ohio. Jointly developed by FirstEnergy Tran  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- GE Aerospace has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the research, development, and technology strategic plan. In the letter, the organization outlines strategies and recommendations for prioritizing research investments over the next two to twenty-five years. In its letter, GE Aerospace emphasizes the necessity of a balanced approach when allocating research funds, advocating for a blend of near-term projects and long-ter  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Increasing Access and Affordability: Cedarville Expands Online Degree Programs * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer Flexibility is a key factor in the college selection process. As more students seek additional ways to earn an accredited degree without relocating, they are taking college classes in high school and online courses in college. Flexible, Biblically Integrated Online Degrees fo  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 17 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Narrabri gas not the answer for eastern Australia There are better ways to address looming shortages Key Takeaways: Diverting gas from Queensland is a better option to address domestic supply concerns in eastern Australia than developing the Narrabri Gas Project in New South Wales (NSW). Additional Queensland supplies could cut NSW gas prices by 17% if th  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Students and Faculty Attend ABA Judicial Clerkship Program * A total of six IU McKinney students from the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law attended the 26 th annual American Bar Association Judicial Clerkship Program. The event took place during the association's midyear meeting February 5 to 7 in San Antonio, Texas. Students Hannah Dyer, Ebenezer Eteshola  more

KENT, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent State Students Turned Soccer Metrics into National Research And Personal Success Two School of Health Sciences students transformed athletics data into national research, demonstrating how student-centered mentorship provides real-world experience for a global stage * Two Kent State University undergraduates brought national-level research experience to campus this year as featured presenters at the 2026 Exer  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Multinational corporations weigh 'de-risking' strategies for navigating political unpredictability in China * LAWRENCE -Globalization has blurred the lines between politics and business. Now multinational corporations must navigate all manner of diplomatic disruptions. This has become a major source of tension when doing business with China in particular. "If political relations between the U.S. and Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) urging it to issue a preemption determination concerning state common law tort claims that could conflict with federal regulations on hazardous materials transportation. The NAM, as the largest manufacturing association in the U.S., represents a diverse group of manufacturers, emphasizing the critical role of consistent  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * New Personal Branding Course Prepares Students for a Competitive Job Market * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer Today's college graduates aren't just competing with their peers -they're often competing with professionals decades into their careers. With the average new hire in the United States now 42 years old, universities are working to prepare students for an experience-driven job market.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing concerns about existing regulations affecting Ohio's credit unions and advocating for significant changes to enhance operational flexibility and governance. In its letter, OCUL, which represents 199 credit unions and their more than three million members in Ohio, supported the agency's efforts under Executive Order 14192 aimed at deregulation to unl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration advocating for updates to the agency's regulatory framework concerning member information safeguards. Representing the collective interests of Ohio's 199 credit unions and over three million members, OCUL is pushing for reforms that streamline compliance and enhance operational efficiency. OCUL expressed appreciation for the NCUA's initiative to review its  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Ohio Environmental Service Industries (OESI) has filed a public comment letter with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns over how interagency communications were depicted in the Federal Register. The comments are directed at the proposed approval of additional sections of Ohio's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program by the EPA's Region 5 office, emphasizing the need for a more collaborative messaging approach. In the lette  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) regarding potential errors in the recently published "Ohio: Proposed Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions." The regulations under consideration cover updates from 2020 to 2023, including significant rule changes related to hazardous waste management. In its letter, Ohio EPA expresses appreciation fo  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following commentary by Communications Director Ben Stein: * * * Child care surveillance bills raise red flags Analysis identifies unanswered questions A pair of proposals by Ohio lawmakers would increase state surveillance of children and child care providers. The bills raise serious concerns about privacy -- allowing the state to collect and store videos of children and other sensitive data  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- A public comment letter has been submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, weighing the implications of potentially listing the Fish Lake Valley tui chub as an endangered species. The letter highlights both ecological benefits and economic challenges facing Esmeralda County, Nevada, the fish's native habitat. The public comment recognizes that adding the tui chub to the Endangered Species Act may lead to significant economic consequences for local industries. In pa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sykes Statement on DHS Funding Lapse As a partial government shutdown takes effect, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) is calling out congressional Republicans for triggering this crisis by refusing to hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable under President Donald Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem: "I do not support a blank check   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio * Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 16, 2026) - Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a cr  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * UAW President Shawn Fain Joins Lorain County Jobs and Family Services Workers Preparing for February 18 Strike Deadline With two days to go before a February 18 strike deadline, UAW President Shawn Fain and Region 2B Director David Green joined UAW Local 2192 members at Lorain County Jobs and Family Services in making preparations to walk off the job on Wednesday morning if County Commissioners contin  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC students aim to expand methadone access to treat opioid use disorder Spectrum News speaks with UC students Yara Chaouali and Selma Younes and UC Nursing Professor Rachel By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu A team of UC students hopes a proposal to expand methadone access will garner national attention in their attempt to fight the opioid crisis. UC nursing student Yara Chaouali and c  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC study: Social media tied to college student loneliness Study shows heavy social media use is associated with higher odds of loneliness, feeling isolated * More than half of U.S. college students report feeling lonely, and heavy social media use may worsen the problem, according to a national study conducted at the University of Cincinnati. The study, published in the Journal of American C  more

EVENDALE, Ohio, Feb. 16 [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: * * * United Airlines Selects GE Aerospace GEnx Engines to Power New 787 Dreamliners * CINCINNATI - February 16, 2026 \- GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced today that United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) has selected 300 GEnx engines to power their new Boeing 787 Dream  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed rule defining "professional degrees" in relation to federal graduate borrowing limits. The institution argues that the definition is too narrow and fails to align with the actual needs of professional education and workforce demands in Ohio. As a private university deeply committed to producing graduate  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * College of Law to Join Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project By Nicki Gorny The University of Toledo College of Law is joining a network of service providers working to reduce barriers to clemency through the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project. The Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project is a statewide initiative designed to streamline the pardon application process for eligible Ohioans who have dem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Xavier University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education voicing concerns over a proposed rule that seeks to exclude counseling programs from being classified as "professional degrees." The university emphasizes that this change would jeopardize counselor education programs nationwide and hinder essential mental health workforce development during a pressing time of need. In their letter, the university calls for the Department of Educat  more