Thursday - March 5, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Wednesday March 04, 2026 ( 61 items )  

'A Designer's Journey'
DELAWARE, Ohio, March 3 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'A Designer's Journey' * DELAWARE, Ohio - Since launching her custom hand knitwear business in 1992, Shirley Paden-Bernstein has built a global movement, appearing in leading U.S. and European knitting magazines, on HGTV and Knitting Daily TV, and more. A 1973 Ohio Wesleyan University graduate, Paden-Bernstein, will discuss her life when she presents "A Designer's Journey" at 7:30 p.m. March 18 in   more

A century of giving
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * A century of giving * Nationwide's legacy of community support began long before the company carried its now - familiar name. In the early years of the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, employees were already partnering with nonprofit organizations to raise funds and help strengthen local communities while working to ensure farmers received fair value for their auto  more

Allison Goico Quoted in Law360 on EEOC's New Bathroom Access Decision
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 4 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Allison Goico Quoted in Law360 on EEOC's New Bathroom Access Decision Dinsmore attorney Allison Goico, chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment Department, was quoted in a recent Law360 article analyzing the EEOC's new position on restroom access in federal workplaces. The article discusses the EEOC's decision allowing federal agencies to restrict access to single sex restrooms and similar fa  more

American Museum of Natural History to Repatriate 10 Hawaiian Funerary Items Collected From Burial Caves
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History, New York, intends to repatriate 10 unassociated funerary objects from Hawaii after determining they are culturally affiliated under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice issued through the National Park Service, the museum concluded that the items meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and are connected to Hui Iwi Kuamo. Repatriation may occur on or after April 1, 202  more

Annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition is opening March 5
ASHLAND, Ohio, March 3 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition is opening March 5 * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University's annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition will open Thursday, March 5, with a reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Coburn Gallery inside the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). Gallery admission is free and open to the public. he exhibition, which runs from March 5-30, represents a culmination of stude  more

Another Defendant Pleads Guilty in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Another Defendant Pleads Guilty in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case * (WARREN, Ohio) -A ninth defendant pleaded guilty today in connection with a Mahoning Valley human trafficking sex ring, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced. Suk Hui Starr, 65, of Fort Worth, Texas, pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted money laundering and one coun  more

Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Ohio Warns Loan Limits Could Deepen Workforce Shortages
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed definitions of professional and graduate degrees. The letter outlines the potential negative impact of the definitions on students, institutions and the overall workforce development landscape within independent higher education institutions in the state. In the letter, AICUO, represe  more

Astronaut, Olympian, AI Pioneer and MacArthur Prize Winner Among Those Named to Society for Science List of Notable Alumni
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * An Astronaut, Olympian, AI Pioneer and MacArthur Prize Winner Among Those Named to Society for Science List of Notable Alumni Today, Society for Science added 10 inspiring alumni to our "Notable Alumni" list, which highlights alumni of our Science Talent Search (ST  more

Bears Pro Bowl Center Drew Dalman Expected to Retire After Five NFL Seasons
CANTON, Ohio, March 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman expected to retire after five NFL seasons Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The Chicago Bears have an unexpected hole in the middle of their offensive line. Center Drew Dalman is expected to retire from the NFL after five seasons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported Dalman had informed the team of his intended reti  more

BW alumni engagement builds as YJ4L increasingly show their pride
BEREA, Ohio, March 3 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW alumni engagement builds as YJ4L increasingly show their pride * From philanthropy participation to alumni leadership roles, there is a marked increase in YJ4L engagement, bringing an exciting verve to BW initiatives and activities. Last year, YJ4L more than doubled Annual Fund contributions from the previous year. Likewise, alumni are increasingly taking on new leadership roles in volunteering their ser  more

Cedarville Engineers Thrive in Top Research Programs
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 3 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Engineers Thrive in Top Research Programs * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer As competition intensifies at the nation's top graduate schools, students from smaller universities often wonder whether they will be able to keep pace. For Cedarville University engineering graduates like Jordan Edwards, that question has been answered with a resounding "yes." Cedarville Engineering Grad  more

Cincinnati Museum Center to Repatriate 10 Sacred Hawaiian Ceremonial Objects
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Cincinnati Museum Center, Ohio, intends to repatriate 10 sacred cultural items from the Hawaiian Islands after determining they meet the definition of sacred objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice issued through the National Park Service, the museum concluded that the objects have a cultural affiliation and are required for ongoing religious practices. Repatriation may occur on or after April 1, 2026. T  more

Collaboration: A New Era for Training and Partnership
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Collaboration: A New Era for Training and Partnership * Recently, members of the 88th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center met with controllers from the Air Force Materiel Command Command Post, located at Wright-Patterson AFB, to synchronize efforts in support of the 88th Air Base Wing. This collaborative effort was sparked from discussions among senior   more

David and Angela Carr Commit $2 Million to Support Case Western Reserve University's Adelbert Gym Renovation
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 4 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * David and Angela Carr commit $2 million to support Case Western Reserve University's Adelbert Gym renovation Newly renamed DiSanto Arena to feature Brennan Industries Court * A $2 million commitment from Brennan Industries, its chairman and CEO, David Carr, and his wife, Angela, will help advance Case Western Reserve University's transformation of historic Adelbert Gym, which will reopen in spring 2  more

Deluzio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined fellow U.S. House members Congressmen Nick LaLota (R-NY-01), Michael Rulli (R-OH-06), and John Garamendi (D-CA-08) to introduce the Railway Safety Act of 2026. Following the disastrous Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, this bill would m  more

DGA Statement on Dr. Amy Acton Qualifying for the Ballot in Ohio
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Dr. Amy Acton Qualifying for the Ballot in Ohio DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement on Dr. Amy Acton being the only Democrat to qualify for the ballot in Ohio's governor's race: "Congratulations to Dr. Amy Acton for making the ballot in Ohio's governor's race. Dr. Acton has a proven record of protecting Ohio's kids and familie  more

Duffield Engineering showcases XRP robot at Governors Cup
ITHACA, New York, March 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Duffield Engineering showcases XRP robot at Governors Cup * Cornell Duffield Engineering faculty and students traveled to Washington, D.C., for the inaugural U.S. Governors Cup Robotics Tournament, where they showcased the XRP robot, hoping to inspire the next generation of STEM students and to encourage many of the nation's governors to integrate robotics into their state curriculums. The competition, held Fe  more

Duke Energy Florida Highlights Record-Low Outage Time for Customers in 2025
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida highlights record-low outage time for customers in 2025 In 2025, Duke Energy Florida achieved the lowest average outage duration per customer in more than two decades. At approximately 64 minutes, this record metric - which excludes outage time caused by significant events like named storms - can be attributed, largely, to year-round grid hardening efforts across the state. "Grid h  more

Emboldened BlackRock pursues another utility acquisition with AES deal
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Emboldened BlackRock pursues another utility acquisition with AES deal * BlackRock, EQT deal adds risks of consumer rate increases, delayed transition from fossil fuels A consortium led by BlackRock and EQT, alongside the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the Qatar Investment Authority, has announced a $10.7 billion bid to acquire AES Corporation-mark  more

Epilepsy Coalition Opposes New Medicare Model, Citing Risks to Protected Drug Classes
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- A coalition of 24 national and 44 state or local epilepsy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs Model. The groups urged CMS to withdraw the GUARD Model, arguing that it would threaten access to anti-seizure medications covered under Medicare's Six Protected Classes policy and rely on cost effectiveness  more

Equitas Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Student Loan Policies
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Equitas Health, Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed rule for Reimagining and Improving Student Education. The letter expresses concerns about potential changes to the definition of professional students and their borrowing limits, emphasizing that these changes may inadvertently harm patient care and access to healthcare services. In its letter, Equitas Health outlines its mission to provide acce  more

ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN   more

Fed survey: Small business optimism wanes as performance metrics hold steady
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Fed survey: Small business optimism wanes as performance metrics hold steady * Small businesses pared back their outlooks for growth in a newly released survey by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks. Their expectations for revenue and employment growth declined to their lowest levels since 2020 but remain well above that low point, according to the 2026 Report on Employer Firms: Findings fro  more

FirstEnergy Transmission Awarded Projects by PJM Interconnection to Enhance Reliability and Address Rising Customer Demand
AKRON, Ohio, March 4 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Transmission Awarded Projects by PJM Interconnection to Enhance Reliability and Address Rising Customer Demand FirstEnergy Transmission LLC (FET) has been selected by regional transmission grid operator PJM Interconnection LLC to build several important projects that will make the power grid stronger, more reliable and ready for future growth in Ohio and Pennsylvania. As part of this effort, FET will inv  more

For These Princeton SPIA Alumni, Higher Education Has Been a Higher Calling
PRINCETON, New Jersey, March 3 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * For These Princeton SPIA Alumni, Higher Education Has Been a Higher Calling * In the days before barcodes and scanners, Princeton librarians kept track of who checked out a particular book by using readers' university ID cards to imprint their names on a card accompanying the book. The card was then returned to the book when it was checked back in. As a junior   more

German TV Highlights UC Expert's Ancient Maya Discoveries
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * German TV highlights UC expert's ancient Maya discoveries 'Unsolved Cases' talks to biology professor about ancient Maya ballcourts By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu German Public Television highlighted the archaeology research of a University of Cincinnati expert who studies the ancient Maya. UC College of Arts and Sciences paleoethnobotanist David Lentz uses the lates  more

HBO Original Documentary Series BORN TO BOWL Debuts March 16
NEW YORK, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Documentary Series BORN TO BOWL Debuts March 16 * * The HBO Original five-part documentary series BORN TO BOWL, directed by Emmy (r) -nominated filmmakers James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte (HBO's "McMillion$"), from A24 and narrated by Liev Schreiber, debuts MONDAY, MARCH 16 (9:00-9:28 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to strea  more

Heck to Speak at GoCyber Collective Cyber Insurance Summit
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Heck to Speak at GoCyber Collective Cyber Insurance Summit * Taft Dayton partner Zach Heck will speak at GoCyber Collective's Cyber Insurance Summit, Understanding HB 96 & Ohio's New Cyber Requirements, on March 17. Heck and fellow industry professionals will examine the newly adopted House Bill 96, which establishes new compliance requirements for cyber insurance in Ohio. Topics of  more

Husted Joins Bill to Strengthen America's Workforce
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Husted joins bill to strengthen America's workforce Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Bill Cassidy's (R-La.) Employer-Directed Skills Act. This bill would make it easier for workers to access high-quality skills training, equipping them with in-demand skills that will lead to better jobs and higher wages under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).   more

JACO Coach Company, LLC to Pay $95,000 Settlement Following Sexual Harassment Finding by the EEOC
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * JACO Coach Company, LLC to Pay $95,000 Settlement Following Sexual Harassment Finding by the EEOC * Resolves charge that Louisville limousine company failed to address repeated employee complaints LOUISVILLE, Ky. - JACO Coach Company, LLC, a Louisville transportation company, entered into a public conciliation agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to   more

Justice Department Receives Notifications From Training & Readiness Accelerator II for Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

Justice Department Receives Notifications From Utility Broadband Alliance for Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Utility Broadband Alliance Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of one party and the withdrawal of another entity. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to in  more

Kean, Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Financial Relief to Renters
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Financial Relief to Renters * (March 3, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced commonsense, bipartisan legislation to provide financial relief to millions of American renters. Representatives Kean and Landsman introduced the Tax Relief for Renters Act (link is externa  more

Kirsten Leng Authors New Book Exploring the Role of Humor in Late 20th-Century U.S. Feminism
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Kirsten Leng Authors New Book Exploring the Role of Humor in Late 20th-Century U.S. Feminism * Kirsten Leng, associate professor of women, gender, sexuality studies recently published a book with the University of Nebraska Press exploring the role of humor in late 20th-century U.S. feminism. " Pleasure, Play, and Politics " explores how U.S. feminist activists and artists used satire, irony   more

Kiyoko Proctor Receives Final OVC Freshman of the Week Honors
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, March 3 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Kiyoko Proctor Receives Final OVC Freshman of the Week Honors * Kiyoko Proctor is names the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the week for the fourth time this year. Just last week she was named both the freshman and player of the week. Proctor continued her strong scoring stretch, averaging 21.5 points per game over the final two regular-season contests. She scored 24 poin  more

Landsman, Kean Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Financial Relief to Renters
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman, Kean Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Financial Relief to Renters * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-07) introduced commonsense bipartisan legislation to provide financial relief to millions of American renters. Reps. Landsman and Kean introduced the Tax Relief for Renters Act - legislation that would put more money back in  more

Liverpool sustainable chemistry spin-out to develop CO2 electrolyser technology
MARION, Ohio, March 3 -- Ohio State University Marion Campus posted the following news: * * * Liverpool sustainable chemistry spin-out to develop CO2 electrolyser technology * A new spin-out company from the University of Liverpool has raised a total of PS1 million to commercialise an innovative carbon dioxide (CO2) electrolyser designed to reduce emissions and enable the reuse of waste CO2 in transforming it into valuable feedstocks for the chemicals industry. CO2Volt has been created in   more

Mark This! Episode 42: Nourishing Students
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Mark This! Episode 42: Nourishing Students Aramark Student Nutrition leaders Brisbane Vaillancourt and Beth Ann Engelland discuss how their teams support K-12 students by delivering nutritious, regulation ready meals and engaging nutrition education. They highlight the company's integrated network of dietitians, chefs, an  more

Marshall University expands Direct Admit program to two Lawrence County, Ohio, schools
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 3 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University expands Direct Admit program to two Lawrence County, Ohio, schools * Marshall University is expanding its Direct Admit program to include students from Symmes Valley High School and Dawson-Bryant High School in Lawrence County, Ohio, creating a seamless pathway to higher education for more Tri-State seniors. Through the Direct Admit program, eligible high school seniors ar  more

McDowell guided Miami research to funding records, safety improvements
OXFORD, Ohio, March 3 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * McDowell guided Miami research to funding records, safety improvements * During Susan McDowell's time as vice president for the Office of Research and Innovation, Miami University modernized lab and studio safety, strengthened scholarship, and set new records for external funding. Continuing McDowell's positive contributions is one goal Rick Page has in mind when he assumes the role of interim vice president on July  more

Meister to Speak at the National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Meister to Speak at the National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference * Julia B. Meister, head of Taft's Wealth Transfer Litigation practice, is a featured presenter at the upcoming National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference. Meister will present "Mediation from the Standpoint of a Probate Practitioner" on May 7. The National College of Probate Judges (NCP  more

Members depend on credit union advocacy
WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Members depend on credit union advocacy * Advocacy is not accidental, a panel of America's Credit Unions, league, and credit union advocates shared with the Governmental Affairs Conference Tuesday, it is organized, focused, and much-needed. The first part of the panel, led by America's Credit Unions Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Meghan Small, dove into how the nationa  more

Moreno Statement on U.S. Strikes Against Iran
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Statement on U.S. Strikes Against Iran * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the United States conducted strikes against Iran. "God bless and protect our troops," said Senator Moreno. "President Trump sought for months to avoid conflict and negotiate with Iran to prevent them from rebuilding their nuclear program. I fully support his decis  more

NFL: Cardinals Inform QB Kyler Murray They Will Release Him at Start of New League Year
CANTON, Ohio, March 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cardinals inform QB Kyler Murray they will release him at start of new league year Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The expectation has become reality in Arizona: The Kyler Murray era is over. The Cardinals have informed Murray they are releasing him at the start of the new league year, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. Rapoport added that Murray is due $36.8 million in guarantees for 2  more

NFL: Colts Apply Transition Tag to QB Daniel Jones
CANTON, Ohio, March 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Colts apply transition tag to QB Daniel Jones Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Donning a different shade of blue, Daniel Jones was unable to avoid the tag a second time. The Indianapolis Colts have placed the transition tag on Jones, who's on the comeback trail from a torn Achilles, the team announced on Tuesday. Jones will receive a fully guaranteed $37.833 million in the upcoming season. The transi  more

NFL: Seahawks Do Not Use Franchise Tag on Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III
CANTON, Ohio, March 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Seahawks do not use franchise tag on Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The Super Bowl LX Most Valuable Player might be headed to the open market. The Seattle Seahawks did not use their franchise tag on running back Kenneth Walker III ahead of the league's Tuesday deadline to tag players. With the new league year and free agency approaching next week, Seattle is left w  more

Niedzwiedz Picked as Player of the Week in the OVC
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, March 3 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Niedzwiedz Picked as Player of the Week in the OVC * SIUE junior first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz (North Aurora, Illinois) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference baseball Player of the Week after leading the Cougars to three wins during the week. Niedzwiedz amassed an OPS of 1.447 for the week, including a slugging percentage of nearly.950. He hit.421 in five games with thre  more

North American Menopause Society: Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Not Linked to Cancer Recurrence in Survivors of Endometrial Cancer
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, March 4 (TNSjou) -- 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 on March 3, 2026: * * * Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Not Linked to Cancer Recurrence in Survivors of Endometrial Cancer New study demonstrates safety of short-term exposure to vaginal estrogen therapy in younger survivors of endometr  more

Ohio Board of Nursing Urges Inclusion of Nursing Degrees in Federal Loan Definition
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to federal student loan borrowing rules resulting from Public Law 119-21. The board specifically emphasizes the need for post baccalaureate nursing degrees-such as the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)-to be explicitly defined as "professional degrees" under feder  more

Ohio History Connection to Repatriate Sacred Hawaiian Pololu Under Federal Law
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Ohio History Connection, Columbus, intends to repatriate a sacred cultural item with ties to Hawaii under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice issued through the National Park Service. The item identified for return is a pololu, previously cataloged as an ihe, or spear. The notice states that the object qualifies as a sacred object and is needed by a traditional Native American religious leader so present-day adhere  more

Shaping the future of protection: Exploring talent and technology trends
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Shaping the future of protection: Exploring talent and technology trends * Talent and technology are two key drivers of long-term success for carriers and distribution partners in the Property & Casualty industry. To provide insights on these rapidly evolving areas, Mark Berven, President and COO, Property & Casualty, recently sat down with Nationwide experts Mia Hairston, SVP P&C  more

The Buckeye Institute Argues Ohio Preemption Power Does Not Violate Home Rule
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3 [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 Argues Ohio Preemption Power Does Not Violate Home Rule * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute filed its amicus brief in Columbus v. Ohio, calling on the Ohio Supreme Court to uphold Ohio's broad preemption power, arguing that the st  more

UC Studies Supplement, Therapy Alternatives to Treat Depression
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC studies supplement, therapy alternatives to treat depression Media highlight new NIH-funded clinical trial By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu Media outlets including Cleveland.com and Cleveland's WKYC News highlighted a new University of Cincinnati clinical trial funded by an approximately $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementa  more

University Hospitals Urges Inclusion of Graduate Nursing Degrees in Professional Loan Category
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- University Hospitals submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed exclusion of postbaccalaureate nursing degrees from the definition of "professional degree" under the Reimagining and Improving Student Education rule. In the letter, University Hospitals highlighted that the current proposal would categorize certain degrees, such as medicine and law, as professional while excluding nursing, which is essential for meeting the c  more

University of Cincinnati: Did Plants Nearly Wipe Out All Marine Life on Earth - Twice?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Did plants nearly wipe out all marine life on Earth -- twice? UC extinction expert provides context to how land plants colonized Earth By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu An expert on global mass extinctions at the University of Cincinnati provided context to a new study examining the spread of the first land plants about 460 million years ago. UC College of Arts and Scie  more

University of Dayton Calls for Broader Definition of Professional Programs in Education Funding
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The University of Dayton has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns over the proposed rule that seeks to limit the definition of "professional program" for federal student loan borrowing limits. The institution highlights that the narrow definition risks excluding critical doctoral and master's level healthcare programs essential for addressing increasing demands in the healthcare workforce. In its letter, UD criticizes the   more

Vanderbilt Program Teaches U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Leaders How to Lead Strategically With AI
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 4 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt program teaches U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders how to lead strategically with AI Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently gathered at Vanderbilt University to learn how to effectively apply artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to enhance their daily operations. The sessions held Feb. 24-26 were part of the School of Engineering's Stra  more

WIU Community Celebrates Conference-Champion Leathernecks
MACOMB, Illinois, March 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Community Celebrates Conference-Champion Leathernecks * MACOMB, IL - - As March Madness begins, Western Illinois University is proud to celebrate its women's basketball team, who earned the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) regular season championship for the 2025-26 season. The Leathernecks finished with a 24-6 overall record (16-4 in conference play) and now move on to the OVC Tournament, whi  more

Wyden, Espaillat and 70 Democrats Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS Warrantless Purchases of Americans' Location Data
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Espaillat and 70 Democrats Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS Warrantless Purchases of Americans' Location Data * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY., and 70 Democrats called for a new investigation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), over warrantless purchases of Americans' location d  more

Your head movement could secure your VR headset, Miami researcher says
OXFORD, Ohio, March 3 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Your head movement could secure your VR headset, Miami researcher says * A Miami University researcher is developing a new way to secure virtual and augmented reality (XR) devices by tracking how users naturally move their head and eyes - patterns that are unique to each person and impossible to fake. This research addresses critical vulnerabilities in current authentication methods with a solution that is low cost, e  more

Zinke, Tokuda Launch Congressional Air Medical Caucus
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Zinke, Tokuda Launch Congressional Air Medical Caucus * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) and Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) formally launched the bipartisan Congressional Air Medical Caucus during an official kick-off event at the Cannon House Office Building, bringing together Members of Congress, industry leaders, and medical professionals to elevate awareness of the essential r  more