| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday March 12, 2026 ( 39 items ) |
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AAMVA Shares Mobile Driver License Insights at Secure Technology Alliance Summit
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news:
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AAMVA Shares Mobile Driver License Insights at Secure Technology Alliance Summit
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Lori Daigle, Program Manager for Outreach & Education on AAMVA's Identity Management Team, attended the Secure Technology Alliance Identity and Payments Summit in Houston, Texas, on March 2-4. Lori provided a session on the state of the mobile d
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AFIT Alumnus, Deputy to the Commanding General, Retires After 13 Years of Senior Executive Service
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 12 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news on March 11, 2026:
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AFIT Alumnus, Deputy to the Commanding General, Retires after 13 Years of Senior Executive Service
By Jacob Wologo
After nearly five decades in the space and missile defense business, Richard P. De Fatta (M.S. Engineering Physics, 1986), deputy to the commanding general of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, retired from civil service on Feb. 27.
For four yea
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AFIT Applying AI to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Challenge Workshop
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 12 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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AFIT Applying AI to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Challenge Workshop
The Air Force Institute of Technology's Nuclear Expertise for Advancing Technologies (NEAT) Center and AFIT's Artificial Intelligence Technology Research and Education Consortium (AI TREC) co-hosted the inaugural two-day Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Challenge Workshop (A3ICWMDCW) in August of 2
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AFP-OH Welcomes President Trump to Ohio for Economic, Health Care Speech
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-OH Welcomes President Trump to Ohio for Economic, Health Care Speech
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READING, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) welcomed President Donald Trump to Ohio today ahead of his speech highlighting the work of his administration to lower living and health care costs for Ohio families.
Donovan O'Neil, AFP-OH State Director, gave the following statement:
"We'
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Agenda for April 17, 2026 JEA general membership meeting
MANHATTAN, Kansas, March 11 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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Agenda for April 17, 2026 JEA general membership meeting
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JEA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
April 17, 2026 - 8 a.m., Minneapolis
1. Call to order - Val Kibler, MJE
2. Roll call - Cindy Horchem
3. Approval of minutes - Kibler
4. Reports
* Summary of board action - Kibler
* JEA Operations - Veronica Purvis
* Financial Reports - Purvis
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Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Issues Commentary: Acquiring the Warrior Ethos
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser and Col. Chadwick Steipp:
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Commentary: Acquiring the Warrior Ethos
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Acquirers are warriors. They think, plan, and act on Department of War equities every single day. United States ships, aircraft, and vehicles, from the Liberty ships of World War II, to the F-117s of Desert Storm, to the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicl
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AWC English Professor Shares Research at National Composition Convention
YUMA, Arizona, March 11 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news:
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AWC English professor shares research at national composition convention
Cleveland, Ohio. (March 11, 2026) - Arizona Western College English professor Dr. Weena McKenzie recently returned from speaking at the Conference on College Composition and Communication's (CCCC) annual convention in Cleveland, Ohio. CCCC is the world's largest professional organization for researching and teaching composition.
On Thurs
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region February 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - March 11, 2026
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Regional prices rose 0.6 percent in February, up 2.8 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.6 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy ind
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C-SPAN Announces 2026 StudentCam Documentary Competition Winners
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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C-SPAN Announces 2026 StudentCam Documentary Competition Winners
Students explore the American story through the Declaration of Independence
Awarding $100,000 in Cash Prizes to students and teachers
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As the United States commemorates its historic 250th anniversary this year, C-SPAN today proudly announc
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Cardinal Health Advocates for Reclassification of Medical Device Accessories
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Cardinal Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for the reclassification of certain medical device accessories to Class I status. The request comes in response to an FDA notice issued on December 5, 2025, concerning the identification of accessories suitable for distinct classification.
In the letter, Cardinal Health, a distributor of pharmaceuticals and a global manufacturer of medical and laboratory products, ex
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CDC's NIOSH Continues Annual Free Health Screenings for Coal Miners, Announces 2026 Dates
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release:
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CDC's NIOSH Continues Annual Free Health Screenings for Coal Miners, Announces 2026 Dates
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will kick off the agency's annual mobile health screenings for coal miners this month. The federal program, in its 21st year, provides free, confidential screenings that support early
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DCCC Statement on Trump's Visit to Cincinnati
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Trump's Visit to Cincinnati
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Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Cincinnati today, DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi released the following statement:
"If Donald Trump wants to remind Southwest Ohioans how unaffordable health care is thanks to his Big Ugly Bill, he can be our guest. Time and time again, Washington Republicans try to cover up their record of slashing M
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Dinsmore Files Pro Bono Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Patent Clarity and Innovation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 12 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dinsmore Files Pro Bono Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Patent Clarity and Innovation
Dinsmore's intellectual property team has filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States as amicus curiae on behalf of the Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada), Inc. (LES). The brief was submitted in the case Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., et al. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc., et al., now
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DNC: Trump Stops in Ohio and Kentucky to Sell His Failing Economy and Disastrous Health Care Plans
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Trump Stops in Ohio and Kentucky to Sell His Failing Economy and Disastrous Health Care Plans
Donald Trump traveled to Ohio and Kentucky today to try to sell his failing agenda that has driven prices up and done nothing to lower health care costs for everyday Americans. While Trump brags about his sham TrumpRx "deals," which have failed to meaningfully bring down drug costs, an
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Duke Energy Foundation Offers $500,000 to Strengthen Emergency Preparedness Across South Carolina
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 12 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation offers $500,000 to strengthen emergency preparedness across South Carolina
* HERO grant program will pay for training, equipment and resources that strengthen readiness, response and resilience to severe weather.
* Now in its fifth year, the program helps first responders fill critical gaps and better protect the communities they serve.
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Duke Energy Foundation is investing $5
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Food Strong: Cultivating Food Justice from the Ground Up
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 11 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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Food Strong: Cultivating Food Justice from the Ground Up
Cleveland State University alum Sara Continenza (MPA '14) has a deep passion for giving back to her community.
The Food Strong founder is transforming a historic Superior Avenue farmhouse into a hub for education, business incubation and community engagement, expanding the organization she launched in 2018 to advance food justice in Northeast Ohio
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Foreign-Trade Zones Board Authorizes Production Activity for Air Venturi in Solon, Ohio
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has approved the request for production activity of Cleveland, Ohio-based Air Venturi Ltd., in its facility in Solon, Ohio.
The notification was processed under the regulations of the FTZ Board, which included a public comment period initiated on June 18, 2025. Following this review, the applicant received notification on March 5, 2026, that no further inquiry into the proposed activity is necessary.
As a
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Grubhub and Dexa Introduce New Jersey's First Drone-Powered Food Delivery Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 11 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release:
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Grubhub and Dexa Introduce New Jersey's First Drone-Powered Food Delivery Program
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Three-month program at Wonder's Green Brook location will bring fast drone delivery to local customers
CHICAGO and DAYTON, Ohio (March 11, 2026) - Grubhub today announced a test program integrating Dexa's drone delivery service for customers ordering from Wonder'
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HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Five Questions Jon Husted Must Answer As He Is Forced to Testify at FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Five Questions Jon Husted Must Answer As He Is Forced to Testify at FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial
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Husted was at the center of the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history
Ohio families are paying $663 more a year on electric bills thanks to Husted
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, FirstEnergy "golden boy" Jon Husted will testify in the largest public corruption case in Ohio history
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HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Jon Husted Forced to Answer for Central Role in Ohio's Largest Corruption Scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Jon Husted Forced to Answer for Central Role in Ohio's Largest Corruption Scandal
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Husted has been mentioned more than 200 times in the ongoing criminal trial regarding the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history
Husted led the charge for massive utility bailout scheme
Ohio families paying $663 more a year on electric bills thanks to Husted
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, FirstEnergy "
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Louisville Comedy Club Will Pay $372,500 to Conciliate EEOC Sexual Harassment Charges
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Louisville Comedy Club Will Pay $372,500 to Conciliate EEOC Sexual Harassment Charges
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Settles federal investigation which found manager sexually harassed multiple employees while company failed to respond
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville Comedy Club will pay $372,500 in monetary relief and furnish extensive injunctive relief to resolve a finding of sex discrimination and retaliation b
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Maine State Sen. Baldacci Shares 2026 MDOT Work Plan for State Bridge and Road Projects
AUGUSTA, Maine, March 12 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor:
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Sen. Baldacci shares 2026 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects
On Friday, March 6, Sen.Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, announced the details of Maine's three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 9. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation's strategy for roa
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Modernized CRNA Practice Law Secured for Ohio CRNAs
ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 11 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
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Modernized CRNA Practice Law Secured for Ohio CRNAs
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Ohio becomes the 45th state to update the CRNA-physician relationship
Ohio has enacted legislation updating and modernizing outdated statutes governing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The law modernizes Ohio's anesthesia statutes to better align state law with the healthcare needs
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NCGA Calls for Increased Demand for Ethanol During Congressional Testimony
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 12 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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NCGA Calls for Increased Demand for Ethanol During Congressional Testimony
The nation's corn growers would benefit from increasing and creating new domestic demand for ethanol, Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower said today during testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on increasing domestic consumption of U.S agricultural products.
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North American Menopause Society: Loneliness and Social Isolation Can Take a Toll on Women's Cognitive Abilities
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, March 12 (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 11, 2026:
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Loneliness and Social Isolation Can Take a Toll on Women's Cognitive Abilities
New study highlights the importance of psychosocial factors in cognitive health, especially during the menopause transition
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Ohio State's Diversity of Thought Speaker Series examines religion in civic life
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State's Diversity of Thought Speaker Series examines religion in civic life
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From artificial intelligence's impact on humanity to the role of organized religion in the fabric of a community, big ideas were up for debate in the inaugural Diversity of Thought Speaker Series discussion.
Hosted at The Ohio State University on the Columbus campus last month, the discussion was part of a new series that seek
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Preparing Ethical Leaders in National Security
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 11 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Preparing Ethical Leaders in National Security
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by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer
Once a niche academic pursuit rooted in Cold War strategy, national security studies programs have surged in relevance in the 21st century -especially in a post-9/11 world defined by terrorism, cyber threats and global instability.
As student interest in the field grows nationwide, Cedarville University is
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Protect Our Care: Statement - As Trump Lies In Cincinnati, He and His GOP Allies Are Selling Out Seniors to Pump Big Pharma's Profits
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: As Trump Lies In Cincinnati, He and His GOP Allies Are Selling Out Seniors to Pump Big Pharma's Profits
Today, Donald Trump headed to Cincinnati in a pitiful attempt to gaslight Ohioans about his record on prescription drug costs. No matter what Trump said, he can't hide from his abysmal record: He promised to bring down drug prices by "1,000 percent," yet the GOP's signature tax bill pads drug company profit
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Vow to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 9 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition vow to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert tick
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RedHawks continue to set the standard in women's basketball
OXFORD, Ohio, March 11 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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RedHawks continue to set the standard in women's basketball
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Miami University's historic season in women's basketball continues.
The RedHawks now own 26 wins this season, a new standard for the program. They also own the regular-season championship in the Mid-American Conference, along with the MAC tournament's No. 1 seed -a position they successfully defended in the tournament's opening game on Wednesday.
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Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States
NEW YORK, March 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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New Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States
Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which provide produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals and groceries to people with diet-related conditions, could generate more than $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for America's small and mi
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Roll Call: Moreno One of Two Senators With Perfect Vote Attendance in 2025
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Roll Call: Moreno One of Two Senators With Perfect Vote Attendance in 2025
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WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) was featured in a Roll Call article highlighting that he was one of the only two Senators with perfect attendance for all Senate votes in 2025.
"The bar for 100 percent attendance was significantly higher in the Senate, where only two lawmakers were present
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Scripps Sports announces 2026 NWSL on ION coverage plans
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release:
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Scripps Sports announces 2026 NWSL on ION coverage plans
New season to feature eight tripleheaders and new studio analyst team;
Coverage kicks off March 14
ATLANTA - Following a record-setting 2025 season, Scripps Sports today unveiled its broadcast plans for the third season of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on ION, kicking off Saturday, March 1
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The Buckeye Institute Policy Brief Makes Case for Targeted Preemption Laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 [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:
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The Buckeye Institute Policy Brief Makes Case for Targeted Preemption Laws
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Columbus, OH - As the Ohio Supreme Court prepares to hear Columbus v. Ohio -a case challenging Ohio's preemption power-The Buckeye Institute released its most recent policy brief, Striking
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U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System - SGT Stout Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on March 10, 2026, by Military Ground Forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
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U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) System - SGT Stout
Background
The Army is developing a new maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to perform short-range air defense (SHORAD). On June 14, 2024, the Army design
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University of Alabama: Hidden immune circuit in the uterus revealed - Findings shed light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 11 -- The University of Alabama issued the following Q&A involving Paige Porrett, professor of surgery and obstetrics and gynecology:
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A hidden immune circuit in the uterus revealed: Findings shed light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure
Research Findings Behind the Technology Q&A with Researcher
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A new peer-reviewed study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, supported by the National Institutes of Health and published today in Science Tr
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Utah A.G. Brown to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing the Live Entertainment Industry
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on March 11, 2026:
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Attorney General Derek Brown to continue case against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry
Attorney General Derek Brown confirmed that Utah will continue to pursue litigation over Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopoly despite the settlement announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday. Utah is part of a bipartisan coali
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Virginia Tech: Fantastic Fungi Found With Ability to Freeze Water
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Fantastic fungi found with ability to freeze water
The foundational research discovers a new class of fungal ice nucleating proteins with bacterial ancestry.
By Felicia Spencer
Can fungi influence the weather?
Turns out, they just might.
An international group of researchers that includes Virginia Tech's Xiaofeng Wang and Boris A. Vinatzer discovered the identity of fungal proteins that can catalyz
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Wittenberg University: Collaborative Learning
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, March 12 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release:
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Collaborative Learning
Funded research opportunities available this summer
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Wanting students to have a competitive advantage, Wittenberg will once again be a conduit for summer research endeavors, continuing a decades-long tradition. Funding through the Wittenberg Development Board (DB) has occurred for more than 20 years, adding up to more than $500,000 for research, projects, travel, presentatio
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