ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Arizona Educator Sues County Attorney Whose Hired Thugs Bullied Him Out of Election Campaign PHOENIX--When two men approached Fernando "Fernie" Madrid outside of a church, he thought he had two more signatures for his petition to run for school superintendent in Apache County, Arizona. But one of the men slapped the clipboard out of Fernie's hand and the other delivered a threat: "Michael Whitin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey Vote Against Aviation Safety * Miller, Turner, and Carey all voted against air safety and against the wishes of the families of victims of the Potomac air collision Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey just showed once again how out-of-touch they are with Ohio - this time by voting against a bipartisan aviation safety bill.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Cantwell, Husted, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Railway Safety Act Legislation will strengthen rail safety requirements, improve train inspections, boost support for first responders & increase penalties on rail companies for wrongdoing * U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * From classroom to community: New medical anthropology course immerses students in real-world research on harm reduction Story by: Nina Pettry It's one thing to discuss harm reduction in a lecture hall. It's another to sit across from someone whose life has been shaped by addiction and listen to their story. Last fall, students in Anthropology 325/425 did just that, partnering with local health and h  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Tiny bubbles, big breakthrough: cracking cancer's "fortress" Ultrasound-activated nanobubbles break down the structure that makes tumors impenetrable to treatment Story by: Diana Steele Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered a way to breach one of cancer's most stubborn defenses: the impenetrable fortress that solid tumors build around themselves. By injecting nano  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Repeats as Ohio Forensics State Champion * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Cedarville University's forensics team won the Ohio Forensics Association State Championship, capturing the overall speech and debate titles for the second straight year. The tournament was held Feb. 20-21 at Cedarville University. "It's a huge win for our students and a testament to how hard the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Chuck Bills, President/CEO at Ohio Logistics, to Join Latta at the State of the Union Address * This evening, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) will be joined by Chuck Bills, President and CEO at Ohio Logistics, for the President's State of the Union Address. "I am pleased to announce that Chuck Bills, President and CEO of Ohio Logistics, will be my guest at this year's State of the Union address. Sinc  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Data Science Students Help Ohio Energy Company Tackle Environmental Risk and Workforce Gaps * Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business When Stonebridge Oil Solutions faced growing concerns about Ohio's aging oil wells and the environmental risks associated with saltwater injection, the company turned to Clemson University's Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (M.S. DSA) program f  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing * The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, initiating disciplined weapons integration and captive carry evaluations using inert test munitions to validate airworthiness, safety and systems performance. This  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Columbus Woman Indicted in Bid Rigging Scheme * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -A Columbus woman has been charged in connection with her alleged role in a bid rigging scheme that artificially inflated prices in online auctions, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. "Going once, going twice - going to court!" Yost said. "When sellers plant fake bidders to drive up prices, that's not smart busine  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Columbus' Linden neighborhood celebrates opening of modernized, two-story library * After two years of construction, a remodeled community anchor and meeting place has reopened in one of Columbus' most historic neighborhoods. The Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) officially opened the doors to its newly renovated and expanded Linden Branch, on Feb. 6, marking a major milestone  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Mid-Michigan Home Health & Hospice for Race Discrimination and Retaliation * Federal lawsuit says in-home health care provider assigned work based on race and fired black employee for complaining FLINT, Mich. - Mid-Michigan Home Health & Hospice LLC, an in-home health care provider of bathing assistance to clients in central Michigan, violated federal law when it did not as  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Engineers Reimagine 765-kV Innovation * At American Electric Power, transforming our future means more than imagining what's next - it means taking ownership, working together and turning bold ideas into real-world solutions. That mindset is on full display in the development of AEP Transmission's new 765-kV tower design, a project that reflects the power of innovation, tea  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Enrollment Growth Drives New Housing at Cedarville University * by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer A new chapter of growth is taking shape at Cedarville University, both in rising enrollment and in lives shaped through intentional, Christ-centered community. As student enrollment continues to increase, the university is expanding its residential footprint to support on-campus discipleship, bel  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's State of the Union Guests Reflect Her Impact on Education, Tech, and the Foster Community Sierra Burns, a participant in the Melania Trump Foster Youth to Independence Program, and Everest Nevraumont, a 11-year-old Alpha School student, AI-advocate, and TedX speaker, joined First Lady Melania Trump in the First Lady's Box for the 2026 State of the Union. Together, they represent  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * For Dublin students, Ohio State program means more support * If a child is having trouble in school, it's easy to attribute that to a single factor. Maybe the student doesn't like math or maybe reading is intimidating. Failing to look at the bigger picture does a disservice to the student, said Kathy Poling, mental health specialist at Riverside Elementary School, part of Dublin City Schools (DCS), who suggests  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Carr Leads 19-State Coalition to Preserve Access to Critical Crime-Fighting Tool Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 19-state coalition in fighting to preserve access to automatic license-plate readers (ALPR) - a critical law enforcement tool that has helped to solve murders, kidnappings, and armed robberies. "The evidence is clear - automatic license-plate   more

EVENDALE, Ohio, Feb. 24 [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 Defense Logistics Agency Contract to Increase U.S. Air Force J85 Engine Readiness * * Through the contract, GE Aerospace and Palantir will partner to apply AI-driven digital logistics to improve fleet management and supply chain p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Geisinger Health Entities to Pay $450,000 in EEOC Disability and Retaliation Lawsuit * Settles federal suit charging Pennsylvania health care system with denying workers with disabilities their rights to reasonable accommodations under the ADA PHILADELPHIA - Geisinger Health, Geisinger Health System Foundation and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, collectively a Pennsylvania h  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * HARDI and PHCC File Supreme Court Brief to Protect Consumer Choice in Home Heating Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), in partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) National Association and the Natural Gas Association of Georgia, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Suprem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Helsinki Commission and Ukraine Caucus Leadership Mark Fourth Anniversary of Russia's Unprovoked Invasion of Ukraine Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Dick Durbin, (D-Ill.), and Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Husted, Cantwell, Moreno, Schmitt, Marshall, Klobuchar, Baldwin, Fetterman introduce bill to improve railway safety Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joins Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in introducing the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026. The bill  more

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Feb. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Rail Division Applauds Bipartisan Senate Introduction of Railway Safety Act * WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2026 - Today, U.S. Sens. Jon Husted (R-OH), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Railway Safety Act in the Senate. This legislati  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Fixed network charges carry hidden risks Tariff shake-up would hit household energy investments Key Takeaways: The AEMC's proposed shift to "predominantly fixed" network tariffs could raise bills for low-consuming customers and lower them for high-consuming customers. Higher fixed charges could negatively impact the financial case for household energy effi  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * INR2.23 lakh crore invested in India's EV sector (2020-2025), yet 82% of the required capital is still unmet Harnessing capital inflows crucial to achieving nation's 2030 targets Key Takeaways: India's electric vehicle (EV) sector attracted ~INR2.23 lakh crore (USD25.6 billion) in investment from 2020 to 2025, or 18% of the estimated total investment needed  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Invasive Species: Finding solutions to stop their spread * Some are sharp, some are spotted and some are slithery, but all invasive species are bad for public lands. Invasive species are nonnative organisms whose introduction to a particular ecosystem can cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human, animal or plant health. Some nonnative species don't cause harm (They're not "inva  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * JON HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Jon Husted Surpasses 100 Mentions in FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial * Columbus, Ohio -Jon Husted reached a new milestone yesterday -his 100th mention in the ongoing FirstEnergy criminal corruption trial. As the trial continues, Husted's ties to the largest corruption scandal in Ohio history continue to deepen. Throughout the trial, new phone calls, text messages, and previ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Manufacturers Spotlight AI, Advanced Technologies and America's Strong Food and Beverage Supply Chain in Milwaukee * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Milwaukee, Wisconsin MILWAUKEE - The National Association of Manufacturers-official partner of America250-in partnership with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufactur  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall at the 23rd West Virginia Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol * The 23rd annual West Virginia Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol (URDC), sponsored by Marshall University, West Virginia State University, West Virginia University and the University of Charleston, offered undergraduate students the opportunity to share their work directly with legislators, higher-education le  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Appoints Two Experienced Leaders to Board of Directors * NEW YORK, February 24, 2026 - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Dan Glaser and Michelle Seitz were elected to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. Both leaders bring significant leadership and business experience to their roles. G  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Hold Hearing on Health Care Workforce Shortage * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Health subcommittee hearing on the current and worsening health care workforce shortage in America and Medicare's role in financing the training of physicians through graduate medical education (GME) payments. A video and full transcri  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State flight team recognized as best college aviation program * The Ohio State University's aviation program received the Loening Trophy Monday afternoon in recognition of being this year's outstanding all-around collegiate aviation program in the nation. Representatives of the flying Buckeyes received the award during the 2026 Annual Collegiate Aviation Symposium, hosted by Ohio State and Alpha Eta Rho In  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Strengthening the Workforce Ohio Wesleyan University is expanding its graduate school pathway partnership with Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management to add a Master of Accountancy. With the addition, Ohio Wesleyan students now have early admission opportunities in four high-demand Case Western Reserve master's programs: Business Analytics & Intelligence, Finance, Supply   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Sykes Presses for Consumer Protections as Data Centers Expand Across Ohio At a House Science Committee hearing on the expansion of data center infrastructure to support artificial intelligence, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) raised concerns about the impact these facilities can have on electricity costs, the environment, and local communities, particularl  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Redesigned Student Affairs and Higher Education graduate program goes online for aspiring campus leaders * When we think about college, we often think about sprawling academic quads, invigorating classroom discussions, and the vibrant hum of student life unfolding across an idyllic campus environment. But what we don't always see are the dedicated professionals behind the scenes -such as the student affairs and high  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Announces Guest for State of the Union Address Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that Matt DiLauro, President of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2L, will be her guest at tonight's State of the Union Address. Rep. Sykes selected DiLauro to highlight the vital role union workers play in Ohio's economy and reaffirm her commitment to hardworking fa  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * SECAF opens 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium with 'Innovating Faster: Acquisition Transformation' * After nearly 10 months on the job, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink was back in front of a crowd of Airmen, Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders, excited to deliver his keynote at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, Feb. 23. In his keynot  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Husted statement on 2026 State of the Union address Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today released the following statement following the president's 2026 State of the Union address. Husted's remarks: "This evening, I had the honor to attend President Trump's State of the Union address. "He highlighted many of the ways we continue to deliver on our promises to make life safer and more affordab  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Husted withholds pay during government shutdown Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) wrote a letter asking the Financial Clerk of the Senate to withhold his salary until the partial government shutdown ends. "The House passed a bipartisan funding bill, and I hoped Senate Democrats would act just as quickly. Now, with the shutdown in its 11th day, I cannot in good conscience accept a paycheck while T  more

BEREA, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * Skills built abroad continue to flourish at BW * In honor of Study Abroad Day this week, we're celebrating one of Baldwin Wallace University's most distinctive opportunities -its study abroad programs, coordinated by the Dr. A.B. Bonds, Jr. and Georgianna Bonds Center for Global Exploration. As of the 2024-25 academic year, 27% of full-time Baldwin Wallace students studied abroad -a considerable difference   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on Not Attending the State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on not attending this year's State of the Union address: "Tonight, I will not attend the State of the Union. I will not legitimize a presidency rooted in racism and lawlessness, nor will I applaud economic sabotage. To  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * Stronger, Smarter Power Grid to Improve Reliability for 6,000+ Customers in Berks County New transmission substation and power line to strengthen grid, support economic growth * READING, Pa. - A major upgrade to the electric grid is underway to bring more electricity to the region and support faster power restoration for more than 6,000 FirstEnergy Pennsylvania (FE PA) customers in Berks County. Led by Mid-Atlanti  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 [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: HB 646 Will Help Build Public Confidence in Ohio's Data Center Economy * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio House Technology and Innovation Committee on the polici  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College to host Muskie Max Plus Outdoor Expo at Rissell-Schreyer Dome * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College will welcome anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and regional partners to campus when the Muskie Max Plus Outdoor Expo opens Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1, inside the Rissell-Schreyer Dome. The two-day event brings together exhibitors, seminars, and interactive experiences centered on muski  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Timmons: The State of Manufacturing Is Boundless if Policymakers Clear the Skies * Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the 2026 State of the Union address, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement during the NAM State of Manufacturing Tour : "The state of manufacturing is boundless if policymakers will help clear   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ukraine Caucus Statement On Fourth Anniversary Of Russia's Full Scale Invasion Of Ukraine * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chairs of the 100-member bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus, issued the following statement in recognition of the fourth anniversary of   more

MARION, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Ohio State University Marion Campus posted the following news: * * * University's Civic Health Innovation Labs and Kyndryl to spearhead health innovation with agentic AI * The University of Liverpool's Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) and Kyndryl, the leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, will collaborate to explore how emerging AI technologies could be utilized to strengthen future healthcare services. Through the initiative, the   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * West Virginia leads 21-state coalition urging Supreme Court to block federal rule eliminating natural gas appliances West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 21-state coalition, urging the United States Supreme Court to reverse a D.C. Circuit decision that upheld sweeping Biden-era Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards poi  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success * In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach used personal examples of stellar performances from pilots, maintainers, health care workers and others to highlight readiness and how the service is responding to a strategic environment that is "complex and ambig  more

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * Providing Support and a Seamless Transition Wittenberg Offers Transfer Pathway for Lourdes University students * Wittenberg University is currently providing a Transfer Pathway Program for students at Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio. Lourdes recently announced that it will close at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Through Wittenberg's program, current Lourdes' students would have the optio  more