COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * 10 Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud Charges Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse 10 Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $578,000 from the government health-care program for the needy. "In the spirit of St. Patrick, we're driving out the snakes who prey on Medicaid," Yost said. "We have zero tolerance for billing shenanigans that cheat taxpa  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * 88 CEG snow team ensures mission success * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Eight-year-old me loved snow days. And it wasn't just the whole "wicked awesome, no school, we rule" thing. It was more about embracing the immortality of youth with my friends and immersing ourselves in the cold outdoors. We would spend hours in freezing temps performing acrobatic maneuv  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Ohio Endorses Larry Kidd for State House Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) endorsed businessman Larry Kidd for the Ohio House of Representatives (HD-93) ahead of his primary challenge against former Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens in May. AFP-OH will target voters across his district through door-to-door engagement and targeted mail and digital advert  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP(R) Schools This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program(R) (RAMP(R)) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling program. T  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Rowan Saydlowski: * * * Congress Should Reject the So-Called "Railway Safety Act" Congress should reject any "Railway Safety Act"-style provisions in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill. These provisions serve as little more than union handouts while failing to improve safety outcomes. In February 2023, a freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, resulting in the   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Passes Two Bipartisan Housing Bills Through the Senate * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Senate passed Congresswoman Janelle Bynum's (OR-05) bipartisan, bicameral Accelerating Home Building Act and her bipartisan Appraisal Industry Improvement Act, as part of a broader package, through the Senate, making it one step closer to becoming law. The Accelerating Home Building Act will help build more h  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 13 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news: * * * Libraries are hotspots in an effort to cool down Richmond Communities and waterways share the benefits of new trees and green space By Will Parson Anyone who has "leafed" through the pages of a book understands that there's a connection between trees and libraries. Indeed, "library" comes from the Latin word "liber" for the inner bark of a tree, from which books were made. Today trees are still help  more

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, March 13 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Chuck Todd to Challenge JCU's Class of 2026 to Become the Restorative Generation John Carroll University is proud to announce that Chuck Todd, veteran political journalist, former host of NBC's Meet the Press, and one of the most respected voices in American media, will serve as the 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker. With decades spent covering American politics and a career defined by adapta  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 12 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland State University Earns Four National Civic Engagement and Community Service Awards * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Cleveland State University received four 2026 Civic Engagement and Community Service Awards from Insight Into Academia Magazine, the nation's largest and oldest publication dedicated to advancing best practices in higher education. The awards recognize colleges a  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Five Nominations, Coast Guard Promotions Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced five nominations for roles at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Surface Transportation Boa  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 13 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * Corn Growers Call for Action on E15 to Offset Rising Gas Prices The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today urged Congress to act immediately to pass legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, to help offset rising costs related to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. "Corn growers have been c  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 13 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU now #1 fastest-growing research university in AAU Story by: Lydia Coutre Case Western Reserve is the #1 fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities, according to the latest data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on research expenditure growth. The university's research and development expenditures surged by 37.5% between Fiscal Years 2022 and 2024,   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * Ramaswamy Spends Big to Reinvent Himself, But Ohioans Aren't Buying It DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement on Vivek Ramaswamy's multimillion-dollar effort to change the conversation in Ohio after months of scrutiny over his private jet travel to the tune of $800,000, his hostility to Medicare and Medicaid, and his support for harmful cost-raising policies tha  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 12 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Luke Tse Teaches Balance Between Biblical and Professional Counseling * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer < Licensed professional counseling and biblical counseling are often treated as mutually exclusive, shaped by differing academic training, licensure requirements, and counseling methods. Dr. Luke Tse of Cedarville University challenges that assumption, arguing that psychology and   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * FAIR Investigation Reveals 'Dangerous Trifecta' Policies in Eight States Enabling Widespread Noncitizen Voting * Report Uncovers Thousands of Illegal Aliens on Voter Rolls, Stonewalling by Officials WASHINGTON-The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) today released an investigative report exposing how eight "worst offender" jurisdi  more

EVENDALE, Ohio, March 12 [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 and Palantir Expand Partnership to Transform Military Aircraft Readiness with AI * MIAMI, FL & AURORA, Colo. - March 12, 2026 - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) today announced a multi-year partnership   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hill AFB team leads joint effort to fight potential battery fire risk * HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - A recent collaboration between military and industry Airmen, engineers, and firefighters aims to protect the entire F-35 fleet from the risks associated with potential battery fires. During a three-day gathering here, firefighters and maintainers tested prototype equipment  more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 12 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Historic Miami basketball season adds to 'proud tradition' * Minutes after his team knocked off college basketball's last unbeaten team, University of Massachusetts coach Frank Martin was direct when asked his thoughts regarding Miami University's chances of earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. "They better." "This league is too good," Martin said during the press conference following the Minutemen's 8  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Husted joins bill requiring America's truckers to understand and read English before receiving a CDL Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Tommy Tuberville's (R-Ala.) bill to strengthen America's commercial driver's licensing requirements. The Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025 would require all testing related to the issuanc  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Husted-backed bills to make affordable housing more accessible; first major housing bill in a decade passes Senate Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today voted to pass the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This package is the largest housing bill to move through Congress in at least a decade and includes two Husted-backed bills: the Housing Supply Expansion Act and the Community Inve  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Hydraulic Rock Diggers Slash Work Time * Appalachian Power recently acquired two trailer-mounted hydraulic rock-digging drills, specialized machines engineered to break and remove hard rock during pole installations and trenching. Designed to handle the region's mountainous terrain, these units will help line crews complete reliability upgrades and outage restorations fast  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, March 12 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Any takers for Australian green iron? Supply crunch could open export markets worth AUD2.8 billion a year Key Takeaways: With many corporate emissions or green purchasing targets specific to steel setting a 2030 deadline, Australian green iron developers will need to move quickly to take advantage of this opportunity. Corporate emissions reduction targets  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, March 12 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Terna's grid upgrades can boost Italy's energy security without raising electricity bills * Italian electricity grid operator Terna's planned grid investments can boost the country's energy security and competitiveness while accelerating the integration of renewables. * Terna plans Euros16.6 billion of capital expenditure over 2024-28. IEEFA estimates that   more

DELAWARE, Ohio, March 12 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * It's All Happening! * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University, including its Richard M. Ross Art Museum, announced its public events for April and May 2026 today. Unless otherwise noted, admission is free. 8 p.m. April 2 - Ohio Wesleyan guest artist recital featuring Francis Favis, percussion, and Alexander Sanso, trumpet, in Jemison Auditorium inside Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth St., Delaware. Ad  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Statement On Trump Administration Release Of 172 Million Barrels Of Oil From US Strategic Petroleum Reserve * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water released the following statement on the Trump Administration's release of 172 Million barrels of Oil from the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve.   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Lightbulb - February 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup At a Glance This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments in the federal courts of appeal in the last month. By Amelia McDermott Fifth Circuit Holds Plaintiff Not Entitled to Overtime Unless Company Had Actual or Constructive Knowledge of Time Worked Following a jury verdict findin  more

DECORAH, Iowa, March 11 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College announces winter graduates * Luther College is proud to announce the winter graduates from December 2025 and January 2026. Of the winter graduating class, 19% were first-generation college students, 15.9% were international students and 11.1% were transfer students. Congratulations to these new alumni as they start the next chapter of their lives. Below is a list of the 63 graduates, along with thei  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Maryland Woman Sentenced For Laundering Funds Stolen From Fraud Schemes Greenbelt, Maryland - A Maryland woman received a federal-prison sentence today, in connection with a money laundering scheme. U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Tanoa Tanoh, 35, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, to 30 months in prison and ordered her to repay $1,  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 12 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by associate Mitchell Capp: * * * Red flags in NIL representation agreements: The devil is always in the details Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights have opened remarkable doors for both high school and college athletes, allowing them to monetize their personal brands. But with opportunity comes risk -- and one of the most underappreciated risks in the NIL space is the representati  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mottley Quoted in Law360 Tax Authority Article on S.B. 9 * Taft Columbus attorney J. Donald Mottley was quoted in the Law360 Tax Authority Article "Ohio Lawmakers OK Updating Conformity To Fed. Tax Code." This publication outlines the key points of S.B. 9, which passed the Senate with a 31-0 vote and now advances to Governor Mike DeWine. Throughout the article, Mottley discusses th  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Nepalese Student Association to host 17th international conference March 21 * When researchers collaborate across disciplines, it allows them to use new tools, consider new perspectives and see how their work fits into a bigger picture. The New Mexico State University Nepalese Student Association (NeSA) will host their 17th annual international conference embracing international and   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on March 11, 2026, by spokesman Zach Bannon: * * * NRCC Statement on President Trump's Visit to OH-01 If you're covering President Donald J. Trump's visit to Ohio's 1st congressional district today, please consider the following statement: "President Trump and House Republicans are continuing to deliver commonsense wins to lower costs and keep more money in the pockets of hardworking Ohioan  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Thank You Biden Alum Pete Buttigieg! Republicans would like to officially thank Biden-alum Pete Buttigieg for coming to Ohio's 9th congressional district, which President Trump won by 11 points, to remind northwest Ohioans that out of touch Democrat Marcy Kaptur voted for the failed-Biden agenda nearly 100% of the time! As a reminder, Marcy Kaptur is considered one of the most vulnerable  more

DUBLIN, Ohio, March 13 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * CMS Encourages Physicians to Use New Medicare Advantage Complaint Form OSMA meets monthly with staff from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Chicago Regional Office to discuss a variety of issues affecting physicians and their patients, including ongoing challenges with Medicare Advantage plans. During a recent meeting, CMS officials reminded OSMA that physicians an  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted As He Is Forced to Testify at FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial * Husted has been mentioned more than 250 times in the ongoing criminal trial regarding the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history Ohio families are paying $663 more a year on electric bills thanks to Husted AKRON, OHIO -In case you missed it, Ohioans gathered outside the Summit County Common Pleas Courthou  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Guard Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * New Program Pairs NGAUS Members with Veterans on Honor Flight Trips A new National Guard Educational Foundation program will cover the cost for most NGAUS members to escort veterans traveling on Honor Flight trips to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials that commemorate their service. Honor Flight Guardians stay with their assigned veterans for the entire trip, providing physical assi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ravi V. Bellamkonda appointed 18th president of The Ohio State University * The Ohio State University Board of Trustees today appointed Ravi V. Bellamkonda as the 18th president in university history, effective immediately. Bellamkonda, who trained as a bioengineer and neuroscientist through a PhD at Brown University and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has served as Oh  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Hosts "Tea Time with Sykes" to Hear Directly from Women in Ohio's 13 Congressional District AKRON, OHIO -- Democratic Women's Caucus Vice Chair U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted "Tea Time with Sykes" on Thursday, a private conversation with women from Ohio's 13th Congressional District as part of the DWC's "Conversations Across America" series for Women  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 13 (TNSrpt) -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release: * * * New Research Shows U.S. Offshore Wind Could Drive $42 Billion Expansion in Domestic Steel Sector, Supporting 186,600 American Jobs Emerging research from Oceantic Network reveals that the continued buildout of U.S. offshore wind energy represents a transformational opportunity to expand the American steel industry, boost domestic fabrication  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps Sports and Ally partner with PWHL to deliver first-ever nationally televised game in U.S. ION to telecast New York Sirens vs. Montreal Victoire game Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. ET live from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit Ally is presenting sponsor of both the historic broadcast and the 'Takeover Tour' game DETROIT and CINCINNATI - Scripps Sports   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Secrist to Present on ESOPs at the 2026 Ohio Construction Conference * Taft partner Matthew Secrist will present "Building Value from the Inside Out: ESOPs in Construction" alongside representatives from Lazear Capital and Robertson Construction Services at the 2026 Ohio Construction Conference, hosted by the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio on March 18. During the session, Secr  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Celebrates Passage of Historic ROAD to Housing Bill ROAD to Housing is the first comprehensive housing package passed in Congress in decades. The package includes two of Senator Blunt Rochester's bills * U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, today released a statement cele  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following statement on March 12, 2026: * * * Statement from NAHB Chairman Bill Owens on Passage of Senate Housing Bill Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: "While the Senate-passed housing package includes several favorable provision  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Tammy I. Barlet, vice president of government affairs at Student Veterans of America, from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Named 2026 "Ohio Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation * Taft has been recognized as the 2026 "Ohio Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation in its 17th annual U.S. Awards program. This honor highlights Taft's exceptional litigation capabilities and its impact on the legal landscape over the past year. Benchmark Litigation's annual awards spotlight the country's disting  more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 12 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * The bigger picture: Miami coaches Box, Steele lead programs to new heights * Glenn Box and Travis Steele were both recognized this week as the Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year for their respective sports. But the awards - and the coaches - are about more than the Xs and Os when it comes to basketball. Box, the MAC's Coach of the Year for women's basketball, has guided the RedHawks to the most wins in pro  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, March 13 -- The University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business issued the following news: * * * U of A's Supply Chain Department Ranked Top 5 Again for Empirical Research The J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business has been ranked No. 5 globally for empirical supply chain research by the SCM Journal List. The department has held this rank since 2019. The SCM Journal List's annual ranking reflects research   more

AKRON, Ohio, March 13 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * UA's [Un]classes gain national honor for innovation and collaboration in communities The University of Akron's community engagement-powered [Un]classes introduce students to coursework outside of the classroom and beyond the academic. Students from every college at UA who want to say YES to real-world impact and personal growth get involved in the program, which is part of the University's EX[L] Center for Commu  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Senate Republicans Block Rosen's Attempt to Pay TSA Agents * Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senate Republicans blocked Senator Jacky Rosen's (D-NV) attempt to pass her bill to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers amidst the Republican shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Travelers across the country are facing hours-long   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 13 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Intensive therapy approaches show benefits for infants and toddlers with cerebral palsy NIH-funded Baby CHAMP trial, led by researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, provides new evidence to guide early treatment decisions for families and clinicians. By John Pastor Infants and toddlers with unilateral cerebral palsy, which affects the brain's control of muscles on one side of th  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026: * * * TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation -- and the list only continues to grow. Here is a non-comprehensive running list of new U.S.-based investments in Pre  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Lee, Davidson and Lofgren Introduce Bill to Reform FISA Section 702, Protect Americans' Constitutional Rights and Plug Data Broker Surveillance Loophole * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., today introduced an updated version of the Government Surveillance Reform Act to enact new protections  more