KENT, Ohio, March 11 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * 'The Disease of Me': How a Kent State Ashtabula Grad Found Strength in Sharing His Story When Michael Bugary looks at his first published book, The Disease of Me, he still feels a little surprised. "I was reading the final edit and thought, 'Who wrote this?'" he said with a laugh. But behind that humor is a long road through sports injuries, cancer treatment, addiction, recovery and rebuilding his life. Today, the  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds This is a round-by-round list of every pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257. But first, a few details about this year's event: When is the 2026 NFL Draft? * Round 1: Thursday, April 23, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. * Rounds 2 and 3: Friday, April 24, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. * Rounds 4 through 7: Saturday, April 25, beginning at noon ET. Where will thi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Ohio Responds to Gov. DeWine's 2026 State of the State Address COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released the following statement in response to Governor Mike DeWine's final State of the State Address on Tuesday.  Donovan O'Neil, AFP-OH state director, gave the following statement: "Governor DeWine has had a long career of public service, and w  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Fostering Warrior Culture * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Ninety Air Force reservists gathered at the Air Force Institute of Technology last week for the Spring 2026 Common Training Assembly. The multi-day event, one of the largest of its kind, served as a pivotal forum for Individual Mobilization Augmentees and senior leaders to synchronize on the year's stra  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 9, 2026, by American Values Vice Chair Richard Rogers to the Daily Signal: * * * No One Should Fear Violence in a House of Worship. Ohio Is Leading the Way. Across the country, churches are becoming targets. When people disrupt worship and nothing happens, when there are no meaningful changes or follow through, it tells the next group of agitators they can do it again. Ohio can ch  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 9, 2026: * * * President Trump's Ohio Visit Highlights Effort to Lower Prescription Drug Prices The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) offered the following statement from Hannah Anderson, Senior Director of Policy and Director of Healthy America, regarding President Trump's visit to Cincinnati, Ohio to highlight efforts to lower prescription drug costs. "Every administration and every Cong  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 11 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA President Testifies on Expanding Domestic Markets for U.S. Soy American Soybean Association (ASA) President Scott Metzger, a soybean farmer from Williamsport, Ohio, testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry regarding the importance of strengthening domestic markets for U.S.-grown agricultural products. In his testimony, Metzger emphasiz  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Medical Student's National Essay Win Reflects Commitment to Whole-Person Care By Clara LoCricchio First-place honor highlights how the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine helps students connect personal passions with the future of health care Belmont University medical student Sam Feudo received national recognition for his research exploring how the history of family medicine can help shape the futur  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Brain imaging offers insights into cochlear implant success * For someone with hearing loss, a successful cochlear implant can be life-changing. But because outcomes vary, determining candidates most likely to benefit from the procedure is crucial. A cochlear implant is a complex electronic device that can improve hearing in individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. While the implant does not  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 10 [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: * * * Buckeye Institute Reacts to Governor DeWine's 2026 State of the State Speech Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, reacted to Governor Mike DeWine's 2026 State of the State speec  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 10 [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: SB328 Will Help Students Build Pathways to Careers On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio Senate Education Committee on the policies in Ohio Senate Bill 328, which will help Ohio's s  more

BEREA, Ohio, March 10 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW Yellow Jacket teams, coaches atop OAC * Yellow Jacket athletes and coaches are once again ranked first in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) with impressive accolades that showcase the grit and glory of what it means to wear the Brown & Gold. And while there were successes across all winter sports this year, women's basketball, men's wrestling, men's track and field, and men's volleyball are having stan  more

PASADENA, California, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * ZEB Growth Spreads Into Southeast and Midwest; Florida and Texas Now Rank Among Top ZEB States, Signaling Broader Market Growth The report shows that ZEBs are moving beyond coastal leaders, underscoring sustained investments in advanced vehicle technologies by transit agencies. * Steady and sustained   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University engineers unlock why materials jam under pressure New model predicts industrial 'shear jamming,' giving manufacturers control--and opening doors to flexible body armor Story by: Diana Steele Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a model that predicts when industrial materials will jam under pressure--helping manufacturers prevent cost  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Olin Hall renovation recognized for design excellence The renovation of Olin Hall at Case Western Reserve University has received a Cincinnati Design Award, recognizing the thoughtful transformation of one of the university's longstanding academic buildings. The project received the highest award level of "honor," recognizing "design conceived and executed at the highest levels." Originally opened i  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- A coalition of 31 national and 105 state or local organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to reconsider proposed changes to the definition of professional degrees in federal student loan programs, warning that the policy could worsen workforce shortages in human service fields. The law, enacted as H.R. 1 (PL 119-21), introduced sweeping changes to the federal student loan framework, imposing new borrowing limits for g  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- A coalition of 10 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration raising concerns about proposed federal regulations addressing the transportation of hazardous materials using highly automated transportation systems. The letter cited that while autonomous technologies for non-hazmat applications, such as delivery robots, have been introduced, there has been insufficient development for the safe tran  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Mike DeWine's State of the State Means Higher Costs, Fewer Jobs, and Gutted Health Care DeWine's Ohio puts billionaires first and working Ohioans last * Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will deliver his State of the State address, where he will try to spin his abysmal record of higher costs, rising unemployment, and less health care for Ohioans. Thanks to Donald Trump and Mi  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy prices upsized offering of $1.3 billion of 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029 Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) announced the pricing of its offering of $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of its 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private placement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The size of the offering was increased from the prev  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reaches agreement with South Carolina customer groups and others on proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress * Settlement guarantees hundreds of millions of dollars of savings to Duke Energy customers * Duke Energy and a variety of organizations have reached a settlement agreement in South Carolina on the proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke En  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reaches agreements with North Carolina customer advocates, NC Attorney General's office and others on proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress * Settlement guarantees hundreds of millions of dollars of savings to Duke Energy customers * Duke Energy and a variety of organizations have reached settlement agreements on the proposed combination of Duke Energy Caroli  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to Exclusively Present NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championships, March 12-22 * * Regional Semifinals on Thursday, followed by Regional Finals on Saturday on ESPN+ * NCAA Women's Frozen Four (March 20 & 22 in University Park, Pa.) on ESPN+ and ESPNU * ESPN's Jason Ross Jr. and AJ Mleczko joined by Madison Packer to call Women's Frozen Four and John Buccigross,  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership * The First Sergeant Academy is updating its curriculum to place greater emphasis on strategic wargaming, data-informed leadership and emerging technologies, preparing senior enlisted leaders to support Airmen and sustain readiness in complex operational environments. The changes support Ai  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the potential impact of the proposed 340B rebate model. The hospital emphasizes that the intent of Congress when establishing the program was to help entities serving vulnerable populations maximize available federal resources and expand access to healthcare. The organization points out that the proposed rebate mo  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, March 11 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * GC, Bluffton's joint MSW program gains accreditation Goshen College and Bluffton University are pleased to announce that their joint Master of Social Work program has been granted accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national accrediting body for social work education. The milestone marks the culmination of a years-long effort to bring a rigorous, values-driven graduate social work progra  more

EVENDALE, Ohio, March 10 [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 Continues Next-Generation Helicopter Propulsion Research Study * ATLANTA - March 10, 2026 - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced today the continuation of its global research collaboration with Airbus Helicopters aimed at developing a revolut  more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Generating solar power, creating green spaces: the Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park at Miami University * Construction of the Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park at Miami University continues with the installation of walking paths, seating areas, lighting, main gateway facing State Route 73, and a south gateway facing Western Drive. Installation of more than 3,330 solar panels in two ground  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * District Judge Grants Motion to Intervene in Federal Consent Decree Against Norfolk Southern Akron, OH--Today, a District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio granted a Motion to Intervene on behalf of East Palestine residents Robert Figley and Barbara Adams in a major federal lawsuit against Norfolk Southern after the 2023 train derailment. This development is a huge st  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 10 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of KDOT Northeast Kansas Headquarters in Topeka Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed, agency staff, and local leaders today to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new KDOT District One-Northeast Kansas headquarters campus in Topeka. "By providing KDOT District 1 a state-of-the-art headquarters, we're   more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted leads bill to combat anti-competitive health care practices Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the bipartisan Healthy Competition for Better Care Act, which aims to ban anticompetitive clauses in health care contracting between payers and health care providers and hospitals. The Healthy Competition for Better Care Act enables transparency in health care and ends anti-competitive practices by   more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted leads bill to strengthen American critical mineral production Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) led a bill to boost critical mineral production in America. The Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act would boost U.S. mining of critical minerals by reducing the tax burden on production of rare earths. Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) introduced the companion bill to the Critical Minerals Investment Ta  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 10 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * ICC Recruitment Day Prepares Students for Careers in Industrial Design * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer Cedarville University industrial and innovative design program hosts recruitment day Gaining a direct path to internships and careers is the focus of Cedarville University 's industrial and innovative design program 's annual recruitment day. Held at the International Center for Cre  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Moreno Delivers Floor Speech on President Trump's Plan to Put American Homebuyers First * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) delivered a floor speech on President Trump's plan to stop Wall Street firms from purchasing single-family homes to make the American Dream of homeownership affordable for all Americans. "I say to my Republican colleagues and to my Democrat colleagues: th  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- Legal Services Corp. announces the availability of funding for basic field grants to support civil legal aid for low-income individuals. The corporation distributes funds to service providers across the country to ensure access to justice in civil matters. This announcement precedes a congressional appropriation for fiscal 2027, with grant terms scheduled to begin in Jan. 1, 2027. Applicants must be qualified to deliver efficient legal services within designated  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer Charged with Bank Fraud * Orlando, FL -A grand jury has returned a federal indictment charging Jason Morales (44, Chagrin Falls, Ohio) with six counts of bank fraud. If convicted, Morales faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison on each count. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to the  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential, Cleveland, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing proposed rule changes that aim to rescind essential components of the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The proposed changes, identified in Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, would eliminate crucial requirements related to the accessibility of newly constructed and altered buil  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 11 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by member Ryan Neumeyer: * * * Ohio requires E-Verify for commercial construction employers beginning March 20, 2026 Ohio employers in the commercial construction industry should prepare now for a new state-law E-Verify mandate that takes effect on March 20, 2026. Under Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, covered employers must use E-Verify to confirm the work authorization of ne  more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University receives Climate Luminary Honors for exemplary climate leadership * Construction of the walking paths in the park began this winter ( (photo by Scott Kissell). The Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park Generating solar power, creating green spaces Established by a transformational gift from longtime Miami and sustainability supporters Sharon Janosik Mitchell '73 and Graham Mitchell '7  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry Attorney General Jennifer Davenport released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert t  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release: * * * NASSP Announces National Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Finalists * The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) today announced 12 outstanding school leaders as finalists for the National Middle Level and High School Principals of the Year and Assistant Principals of the Year awards. There are three finalists e  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Environment] (TNSxrep) -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * New Data Shows Super-Emitter Oil and Gas Pollution across the Appalachian Basin, Unknowingly Impacting Communities * A new report from the Gas Leaks Project and Earthworks found nearly 100 oil and gas emission events in the Appalachian Basin, which cumulatively were observed emitting an estimated rate of more than 162,000 pounds of methane per hour, unknowingly exposing nearby commun  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted Claims Struggling Ohioans Can't Navigate The Real World * Husted : "People living in poverty are just not very, they're not very experienced at navigating the real world" COLUMBUS, OHIO -In a new interview, Jon Husted once again insulted hardworking Ohioans, claiming that families struggling to make ends meet are "not very experienced at navigating the real world." WATCH: http  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL free agency winners and losers: Jets land help; Trey Hendrickson still waiting Judy Battista, Senior National Columnist The beauty and danger of free agency can be summed up in one team: the New England Patriots. Last year, they executed a monumental turnover of their roster, signing Stefon Diggs, Milton Williams, K'Lavon Chaisson, Carlton Davis and Robert Spillane, among others. They won 10 more regu  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Saints trading P Kai Kroeger to Texans in late-round pick swap; Browns signing OL Elgton Jenkins NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: Free agency tracker Arizona Cardinals SIGNINGS OL Matt Pryor agreed to terms on a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. Atlanta Falcons CONTRACT NEWS WR Jahan Dotson's agreed on a two-year, $15 million deal that is w  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Big-money Monday: Raiders, Titans lead $2.3 billion free-agency kickoff Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The NFL frenzied hard to start free agency. Between the start of the free-agent negotiation window and 8 p.m. ET on Monday, NFL clubs doled out $2.3 billion in total contracts, per NFL Research. Not all of that money is guaranteed, but still, the figure jumps off the page. That number continued to gro  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Eagles signing former Seahawks CB Riq Woolen to one-year deal worth max value of $15 million Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer A Super Bowl champion is headed to a new NFC contender. Cornerback Tariq Woolen is signing a one-year deal with the Eagles, NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported. The contract is worth a maximum of $15 million, per NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo, and stands as Philadelphia's fi  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Lions signing ex-Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco following David Montgomery trade Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Detroit has found David Montgomery's replacement. The Lions are signing running back Isiah Pacheco to a one-year, $1.81 million deal, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, per a source informed of the deal. Terms of the contract have not yet been reported. Detroit was in the market for  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Patriots to sign former Packers WR Romeo Doubs to four-year contract Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer The Patriots continue to add pieces around Drake Maye following last month's loss in Super Bowl LX. New England is signing former Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a four-year contract that is worth roughly $70 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday, per sources. Doubs, 25, has s  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Raiders: Ravens 'backed out' of trade for pass rusher Maxx Crosby Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The biggest trade of the 2026 offseason is no more. The Baltimore Ravens have "backed out" of the trade to acquire pass rusher Maxx Crosby, the Las Vegas Raiders announced in a statement. Baltimore's decision to do so was based on a medical reason, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. "The B  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Raiders trading QB Geno Smith to Jets in late-round pick swap Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Geno Smith is headed back to his first NFL home. The Raiders are trading the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback to the New York Jets, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, per sources. Las Vegas is sending a 2026 seventh-round pick with Smith in exchange for a 2026 six  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Travis Kelce credits Taylor Swift for 'motivating' TE's return for 14th season with Chiefs Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer Travis Kelce's return for a 14th season might not have happened without Taylor Swift's inspiration. Swift, Kelce's extremely famous fiancee, has accomplished just about everything in the world of music. Kelce is on track to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, with or without a 14th seaso  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Niki Frenchko Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. Representative candidate for Ohio, Niki Frenchko (district 14), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. U.S. Term Limits has the support of more than 150 pledge signers in Congres  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Ohio Nuclear Free Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to the agency's proposed Categorical Exclusion (CX) for advanced nuclear reactors. The organization argues that this proposal undermines public input and could potentially compromise safety and environmental standards. The Ohio Nuclear Free Network contends that the DOE's categorization of certain reactor designs as "advanced" is misleading, as many   more

DELAWARE, Ohio, March 10 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Power Ploy * DELAWARE, Ohio - Jeffrey Ding, Ph.D., assistant professor of Political Science at George Washington University, will present "Technology and the Rise and Fall of Great Powers: Implications for the U.S.-China AI Race" at Ohio Wesleyan University. Ding will speak at 4:30 p.m. March 25 in the Benes Rooms of OWU's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Ave., Delaware. His presentatio  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * As Ohio legislators shortchange public education, they may make vouchers more transparent The recently introduced House Bill 715 would increase accessibility to data about publicly funded voucher programs and the nonpublic schools they support. It would do so by standardizing the data and publishing it in a central location, making it easier for Ohioans to understa  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * Gov. DeWine fails to address pressing issues facing Ohioans Policy Matters Ohio responds to the State of the State * Gov. DeWine delivered his final State of the State address in Columbus today, touting his administration's performance and identifying policy priorities for his last year as governor. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert released   more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Portsmouth Piketon Residents for Environmental Safety and Security, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a proposal to create a categorical exclusion for advanced nuclear reactors, arguing that reducing environmental review could repeat mistakes linked to past nuclear activity. The organization said the Portsmouth site has a long history tied to nuclear operations and federal policy decisions. According to the group, an 80-acr  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, saying it doesn't go far enough to address competition in the ticketing industry and will leave consumers facing artificiall  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Hosts "Housing Together" Roundtable on Housing Affordability AKRON, OHIO - U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted a "Housing Together" roundtable Saturday at the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, bringing together housing advocates, local leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss rising housing costs and ways to protect homeowners in Ohio'  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * REPORT: U.S. Adds 43 GW of New Solar Capacity in 2025, Marking Fifth Straight Year as Top Source of New Power * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. solar industry installed 43 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2025, remaining the dominant source of new capacity added to the grid for the fifth consecutive year. Solar and energy storage represent 79% of new capacity installed in t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 10 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ launches public and journalist surveys as it considers first ethics code update in 12 years Society of Professional Journalists marks 100th anniversary of its influential Code of Ethics with review and Ethics Week Events  * The Society of Professional Journalists is inviting feedback from both the public and journalists as it considers potential updates to the S  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 10 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Students Serve Springfield Youth Through H.O.P.E. Ministries * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer On weekday afternoons in Springfield, Ohio, the sound of school bells gives way to laughter, homework questions and the squeak of basketball shoes. By the time students begin filing into H.O.P.E. Ministries ' after-school programs, Cedarville University sophomore Grace Anderson is already there  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Texans make Ka'imi Fairbairn highest-paid kicker in NFL with two-year, $13 million extension Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The NFL's most productive kicker in 2025 is now its highest-paid kicker. The Houston Texans have agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension with Ka'imi Fairbairn, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday, per sources. The extension moves Fairbairn int  more

IRVINE, California, March 11 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Promising biological target for obesity prevention among postmenopausal women identified First-of-its-kind study may lead to precision obesity prevention, treatment strategies * Higher levels of the hormone asprosin were linked to reduced weight gain in metabolically healthy postmenopausal women. * Researchers analyzed data from more than 4,000 postmenopausal women participati  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago partners with Midwest universities on hub to connect startups with Bay Area venture capital * The University of Chicago, in partnership with seven other leading Midwestern universities, on March 10 announced the launch of Third Coast Foundry, a new San Francisco-based hub designed to strengthen the collective presence of Midwest research institutions in one of the world's most active venture ec  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Study: Additional radiation for liver cancer does not increase toxicity UC-led research published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu New research from a University of Cincinnati Cancer Center study found external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is safe to administer to patients with liver cancer even after they undergo a targeted   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 11 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Dr. Aman Bajwa Awarded $3.7 Million to Develop Early Detection Test for Kidney Damage Written by Lee Ferguson Aman Bajwa, PhD, professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has been awarded a multi-principal investigator R01 grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Heal  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Finalizes Teach-Out Agreement to Support Lourdes Students By Meghan Cunningham The University of Toledo and Lourdes University have signed a comprehensive Teach-Out Agreement to ensure that Lourdes students have a clear, supported pathway to complete their degrees as Lourdes University prepares to conclude academic operations at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. "This agreement reflects our unwav  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Communication Student Awarded Top Paper by Undergraduate Research Conference By Remy Darby While the idea of research may conjure images of white lab coats and crunching numbers, Taylor Kiffel approaches the discipline with her own distinct viewpoint. A junior studying communication with a concentration in interpersonal communication, Kiffel is contributing to a gap in research that she not only finds import  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU joins Third Coast Foundry By Erika Ebsworth-Goold Third Coast Foundry, a new initiative designed to strengthen the combined presence of Midwestern universities in the San Francisco Bay Area, launched March 10 with WashU as an inaugural member. The two-year pilot program brings together eight partner universities to support connection with venture capital (VC) investors and collaboratio  more