Saturday - March 21, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday March 19, 2026 ( 63 items )  

10 Best Moves of 2026 NFL Offseason So Far: Trades, Free-agent Signings Boost Rams, Dolphins, Steelers
CANTON, Ohio, March 19 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary on March 17, 2026, by columnist Jeffri Chadiha: * * * Ten best moves of 2026 NFL offseason so far: Trades, free-agent signings boost Rams, Dolphins, Steelers The first week of free agency is always crazy. Somehow, this year felt even wilder. There was plenty of money flying around. There were several teams that decided they were going to take major swings at filling holes in their rosters. There was also so  more

ACLU-Ohio: Ohio Immigrants' Rights Advocates File Class Action Suit Against ICE for Warrantless Arrests
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 19 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Ohio Immigrants' Rights Advocates File Class Action Suit Against ICE for Warrantless Arrests Today, the ACLU of Ohio, CRIS, ABLE-Ohio and local law firms filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for their unlawful practices and policies of cond  more

AEP Teams Bring Local Voices to Washington in Support of LIHEAP
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Teams Bring Local Voices to Washington in Support of LIHEAP * For the second year in a row, employees from across American Electric Power's operating companies joined the Federal Affairs team in Washington, D.C. for the National Energy & Utility Affordability Coalition's LIHEAP Action Day. The teams shared one message across 45 congressional meetings: LIHEAP is a lifel  more

American Rivers Report: Dam Removals Reconnected More River Miles in 2025 Than Ever Before
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- American Rivers issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * American Rivers Report: Dam Removals Reconnected More River Miles in 2025 than Ever Before Communities and organizations in 30 states improved public safety and river health in 2025 by removing 100 outdated, unsafe dams, American Rivers announced today. These dam removals reconnected more than 4,893 miles of rivers -- the most miles ever reconnected in a single year in the U.S. through dam re  more

Apportionment & Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45951) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Apportionment and Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Redistricting Process/26 Congressional redistricting involves creating or redrawing geographic boundaries for U.S. House districts within a state. Redistricting procedures are largely determined by state law and vary across states, but states  more

Art from and inspired by polar expeditions shines at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Art from and inspired by polar expeditions shines at Ohio State * Before she retires later this year, Laura Kissel, polar archivist for the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program (or Polar Archives) at The Ohio State University, wanted to arrange one final exhibition. "Exhibitions are hard work," she said. "I started to think about all the collection materials that I wanted to show and as I   more

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate push for immediate confirmation of Mullin as DHS Secretary
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate push for immediate confirmation of Mullin as DHS Secretary * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in urging Congress to swiftly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Dr  more

BGSU Education Professor Earns Second Fulbright Honor
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, March 19 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * BGSU education professor earns second Fulbright honor U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program selects Angela Falter Thomas, Ph.D., an associate professor of education at BGSU, for a collaboration in the Czech Republic * During her tenure as a Fulbright Scholar Teacher in 2018-19, Bowling Green State University associate professor Angela Falter Thomas, Ph.D., found that the experience  more

BGSU to Unveil Newly Renovated Steller Field, Funded Entirely by Donors
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, March 19 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * BGSU to unveil newly renovated Steller Field, funded entirely by donors The improvements are part of a $3.4 million project that includes a synthetic turf field and additional upgrades * Bowling Green State University will unveil its newly renovated Steller Field during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 21, showcasing numerous upgrades designed to elevate the experience for bo  more

BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Ohio Third Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Ohio Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 18, 2026 * * * Employment increased in 6 of the 15 largest counties in Ohio from September 2024 to September 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Warren County had the largest over-the-year increase in employment, wi  more

CAIR-AZ Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Vandalism Targeting Crescent Moon Display Put Up by Muslim Students for Ramadan
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * CAIR-AZ Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Vandalism Targeting Crescent Moon Display Put Up by Muslim Students for Ramadan The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a hate crime investigation of reported vandalism targeting a crescent moon Ramad  more

Camp Bow Wow Franchise Owner Rodgers Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Josh Rodgers, franchise owner of Camp Bow Wow, Parkville, Missouri, on behalf of the International Franchise Association, from a March 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Main Street's Top Dog: Growing the Small Business Pet Economy": * * * Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Joshua R  more

Cantwell Convenes Elected Officials & Nonpartisan Democracy Defenders From TX, ME, NC, OH, MT, & WA for Virtual Press Conference on Protecting Voting Access
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Convenes Elected Officials & Nonpartisan Democracy Defenders From TX, ME, NC, OH, MT, & WA for Virtual Press Conference on Protecting Voting Access * 03.18.26 Senate voted 51-48 to open debate on GOP-led voter suppression bill this afternoon; Senate now debating 'SAVE America Act,' which could disenfranchise an estimated 21 million legal American voters WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U  more

Chipotle High School Basketball Nationals returns for 17th season April 1-4
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Chipotle High School Basketball Nationals returns for 17th season April 1-4 * * Sixteen SC Next Top 25 ranked boys and girls teams to participate, including: * * The top nine ranked boys teams in the country * Four girls teams ranked top 10 in the country * 53 boys and girls ESPN ranked players * Twelve games on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU, including the   more

Cleveland State University Earns Four National Civic Engagement and Community Service Awards
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 18 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland State University Earns Four National Civic Engagement and Community Service Awards Cleveland State University has 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 and universities that demonstrate innovation a  more

CSU Doctoral Student Named Prestigious Fulbright Scholar
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 18 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Doctoral Student Named Prestigious Fulbright Scholar * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share Katherine Antall is having quite the semester abroad. That's because the doctoral candidate in the counseling psychology specialization at Cleveland State University and sexual health specialist in the Behavioral Health Department at the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities is   more

Duke Energy Helps Customers in South Carolina Advance Sustainability Goals Through Expanded Clean Energy Initiatives
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 19 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy helps customers in South Carolina advance sustainability goals through expanded clean energy initiatives * First South Carolina project under Duke Energy's updated Green Source Advantage program enters service * Renewable Choice program enrollment exceeds targets as business demand for clean energy grows * Duke Energy has placed the 10 megawatt (MW) Ebbie Solar project into service in Ma  more

Eastern Michigan University Generates More Than $1.5 Billion in Economic Impact for Michigan
YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 19 (TNSxrep) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Eastern Michigan University generates more than $1.5 billion in economic impact for Michigan Written by: Walter Kraft Eastern Michigan University contributed more than $1.52 billion in net new economic activity to the State of Michigan, according to the latest available analysis conducted by Anderson Economic Group (AEG). The findings are based on fiscal year 2024 data an  more

Fifth Third Again Named Among America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Again Named Among America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC * CINCINNATI -For the fourth year in row, Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has been named among America's top-performing companies on the issues most important to consumers as measured by JUST Capital and CNBC. Fifth Third ranked fourth among the banks evaluated, and 77 th overall among 933 c  more

Five Questions Vivek Ramaswamy Must Answer About His Plan to Close Ohio Colleges & Universities
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Five Questions Vivek Ramaswamy Must Answer About His Plan to Close Ohio Colleges & Universities * Columbus, Ohio- In a recent video, Vivek Ramaswamy rolled out his new plan to shut down Ohio colleges and universities. More than 313,000 students attend public colleges and universities across Ohio. Local communities and families depend on these institutions for economic development, employment and healthcare  more

Free UChicago talks to explore how particles from space can help us understand our world
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 18 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Free UChicago talks to explore how particles from space can help us understand our world Learn about the particles showering down on Earth and how scientists find them at annual Arthur H. Compton Lecture series * Last month, a UChicago-led mission known as Payload for Ultrahigh Energy Observations, or PUEO, landed a few hundred miles from the South Pole after a journey aboard a NASA balloon. PUEO flew  more

From Notre Dame Hoops to NFL Football: Stunning Journey for New Colts TE Carson Towt
CANTON, Ohio, March 19 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * From Notre Dame hoops to NFL football: Stunning journey for new Colts TE Carson Towt Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer There's nothing like a swift career change to get the juices flowing. On March 7, Carson Towt was clearing the boards for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball squad. Ten days later, the 6-foot-7 forward signed a contract as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts to convert  more

Ga. A.G. Carr Fights for Parental Rights in School
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Carr Fights for Parental Rights in School Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief to defend the constitutional rights of a mother whose public school deliberately hid efforts to "socially transition" her child. "This is not about just one parent - it's about all parents and protecting their rights to direct their child's care," said Carr. "For any  more

GE Aerospace to Invest EUR110M+ in European Manufacturing, Boost Workforce Development
EVENDALE, Ohio, March 18 [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 to Invest EUR110M+ in European Manufacturing, Boost Workforce Development * * Investment will expand production capacity, accelerate advanced manufacturing, and support 1,000 new hires across Europe * GE Aerospace also plans to invest   more

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Michigan Court of Appeals, First District
LANSING, Michigan, March 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Michigan Court of Appeals, First District * March 18, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Andrew Lievense to the Michigan Court of Appeals, First District. "Today, I am proud to appoint Andrew Lievense to the bench," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "As a skilled le  more

HHS Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy Keane Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Thomas Keane, assistant secretary for technology policy and national coordinator for health information technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, from a March 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Transforming Health Care with Data: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Next-Generation Care": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished Members of   more

Husted Honors Fallen Servicemembers at Dignified Transfer
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Husted honors fallen servicemembers at dignified transfer Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today attended a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base to honor the six crew members who lost their lives in the KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. Three of the fallen served in the Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Air Refueling Wing: Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and Master Sgt. Tyler   more

HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Jon Husted Mentioned Nearly 400 Times as FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial Wraps
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * HUSTED TRIAL TRACKER: Jon Husted Mentioned Nearly 400 Times as FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial Wraps * Husted remained at the center of the ongoing criminal trial regarding the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history Ohio families paying $663 more a year on utility bills thanks to Husted COLUMBUS, OHIO - As the FirstEnergy criminal corruption trial wraps up, FirstEnergy's "golden boy" Jon Husted   more

Illinois Businessman Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for $14 Million Covid-Relief Fraud
ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Illinois Businessman Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for $14 Million Covid-Relief Fraud Defendant funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud proceeds from the United States to financial institutions in the Palestinian Territories * CHICAGO - An Illinois businessman has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for fraud  more

INEOS Teamsters in Ohio Unanimously Authorize a Strike
WASHINGTON, March 18 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * INEOS Teamsters in Ohio Unanimously Authorize a Strike * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3537 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org (ASHTABULA, Ohio) - Members of Teamsters Local 377 at INEOS, one of the world's largest chemical producers, have unanimously authorized a strike ahead of their contract expiration on March 31. Just three years ago, these same workers h  more

Latta Introduces STOP Nitazenes Act to Combat Rising Synthetic Opioid Deaths
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Introduces STOP Nitazenes Act to Combat Rising Synthetic Opioid Deaths * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) introduced the Strengthening Tools to Outlaw Poisonous (STOP) Nitazenes Act, a bill to permanently schedule 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids, commonly known as nitazenes, as Schedule I controlled substances. Fatal overdoses continue to rise across the United States, and nitazenes, a dange  more

Moreno Honors Three Ohio Service Members Killed in Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Honors Three Ohio Service Members Killed in Iraq * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) delivered a Senate Floor speech honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of three Ohio National Guard members-Curtis Angst, Tyler Simmons, and Seth Koval-who were killed in a KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. "We are absolutely the luckiest people on earth to live here in the United S  more

National Security, Illicit Finance & International Financial Institutions Subcommittee Examines the Export-Import Bank
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee Examines the Export-Import Bank Today, the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, led by Chairman Warren   more

Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation Launches New Youth Fundraising Society Caterpillar Club
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation Launches New Youth Fundraising Society Caterpillar Club Caterpillar Club is now live for participants to register * Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation announces the launch of the Caterpillar Club, a youth fundraising recognition society created to empower young people to make a meaningful impact in support of pediatric care, research and innov  more

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Report Highlights Rising Fraud Risks and Consumer Protection Challenges in 2026
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Nationwide Agency Forward Commercial Lines Protection Survey - A report from Nationwide Mutual Insurance, Columbus, Ohio - March 2026 (36 pages) * * * Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued a report examining emerging risks to consumers with a focus on financial fraud, identity theft, and evolving digital threats, while assessing public awareness, preparedness, and the effectiveness of existing protection measures. The report analyzes patterns in scam activity, co  more

NEW DATA: Ohioans Are Paying $180 More for Electricity Thanks to Miller, Turner, and Carey
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Ohioans Are Paying $180 More for Electricity Thanks to Miller, Turner, and Carey * New data released yesterday proves that House Republicans' reckless policies are spiking energy costs on Ohio families - and Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey are to blame. Under total GOP control of Washington, Ohioans paid $180 more on electricity in 2025 - an 11.1% JUMP from 202  more

NFL: Eagles Sign WR Marquise Brown to One-year Deal Worth Up to $6.5 Million
CANTON, Ohio, March 19 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Eagles sign WR Marquise Brown to one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Philadelphia is adding some Hollywood-style wide receiver depth. The Eagles have signed wideout Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract worth up to $6.5 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, per sources informed of the deal. A 2019 firs  more

NFL: Kenny Pickett Joins Dave Canales' Panthers Hoping to Be Latest First-round QB to Rejuvenate His Career
CANTON, Ohio, March 19 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Kenny Pickett joins Dave Canales' Panthers hoping to be latest first-round QB to rejuvenate his career Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Kenny Pickett hopes to become the latest first-round pick to revamp his standing in the NFL. The former Steelers No. 20 overall selection is on his fifth team in four years, having bounced from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia to Cleveland to Las Vegas. This offseason, he sign  more

NFL: Maxx Crosby - Ravens Nixing Trade Was One of Most 'Up-and-down Roller Coasters' of My Life
CANTON, Ohio, March 19 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Maxx Crosby: Ravens nixing trade was one of most 'up-and-down roller coasters' of my life Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The Maxx Crosby saga that saw him sent to the Ravens in an agreed-upon trade before reverting back to the Raiders when Baltimore backed out of the deal was one of the most dramatic developments the NFL has seen in years. It was a wild ride for all involved, from the fans on th  more

NFL: Tom Brady Would 'Never Say Never' to Competing in Flag Football at 2028 Olympics
CANTON, Ohio, March 19 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Tom Brady would 'never say never' to competing in flag football at 2028 Olympics Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer Tom Brady famously retired and unretired from the NFL during the 2022 offseason. Could the seven-time Super Bowl champion, who hung it up "for good" in 2023, pull another reversal to go for gold in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles? "I would never say never," Br  more

OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for March 2026
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for March 2026 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for March 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against an institution-affiliated party (IAP) to deter, encourage correction of, or prevent violations, unsafe or unsound practices, or breaches of fi  more

Petition to Add Rare Kidney Disease to World Trace Center-Related Health Conditions Denied Due to Lack of Evidence
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has denied a petition to add anti-glomerular basement membrane disease glomerulonephritis to the list of World Trade Center-related health conditions. Following a review of scientific and medical literature, CDC determined that evidence is insufficient to support the addition of this kidney condition at this time. The decision follows the receipt of the petition which requ  more

Professor's Research on Space Debris Informs Hands-on AI Education
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 18 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Professor's Research on Space Debris Informs Hands-on AI Education * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer Earth's orbit is growing more crowded every year. Thousands of satellites, spent rocket bodies and fragments of debris now circle the planet at high speeds, creating risks for GPS systems, communications and future space missions. Space debris in Earth orbit creates growing risks for satell  more

Progress Michigan: Ruth Johnson is Lying About the SAVE Act
LANSING, Michigan, March 19 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Ruth Johnson is Lying About the SAVE Act State senator's warmup speech at VP Vance's rally in Auburn Hills falls flat with falsehoods about anti-voter proposals * In response to the speech that State Senator Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) gave today during Vice Pr  more

PWHL and Scripps Sports team up to bring Walter Cup Finals to national U.S. broadcast for first time
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * PWHL and Scripps Sports team up to bring Walter Cup Finals to national U.S. broadcast for first time ION to telecast Finals in May CINCINNATI and NEW YORK - In another milestone move for women's professional sports, Scripps Sports and the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) will bring the PWHL Walter Cup Finals, presented by Scotiabank, to national line  more

Rep. Davidson: More Ambitious Role for the Bank Must Also Come With Tougher Accountability
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Davidson: A More Ambitious Role For The Bank Must Also Come With Tougher Accountability Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee hearing, led   more

Rep. Sykes Backs Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Enforcement of Iran Sanctions
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Backs Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Enforcement of Iran Sanctions U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) is proud to see the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation she cosponsored, pass the House. The bill strengthens enforcement of U.S. sanctions on Iran's illicit oil trade. The bill targets foreign entities that help Iran move and sell oil i  more

Rep. Sykes Pushes Vote on DHS Funding Plan Without ICE
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Pushes Vote on DHS Funding Plan Without ICE U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) has signed a discharge petition to force a House vote on a plan to fund key Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Office of the Secretary. DHS has been shut down for more than  more

Rep. Taylor's Bill to Deport Illegal Alien Fraudsters Passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Taylor's Bill to Deport Illegal Alien Fraudsters Passes House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today celebrated the passage of his bill, H.R. 1958, The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026, through the House of Representatives by a vote of 231-186. This bill will hold illegal aliens accountable for their actions by making the act of defrauding the United States g  more

S.C. AG Wilson supports election integrity law at SCOTUS
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports election integrity law at SCOTUS * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Missouri and 19 other states to call on the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of a Pennsylvania law that required voters to handwrite the date on mail-in ballots. The States argue that the lower court, completely lacking judicial restraint, badly erred in striking down   more

Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 18 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication. Over a quarter (28%) will fill out at least one b  more

Six People Sentenced in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Six People Sentenced in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case * (WARREN, Ohio) -Six people have been sentenced for their roles in a Mahoning Valley human trafficking sex ring, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today. "This group ran a cash-for-sex operation behind the facade of a massage parlor and tried to wire their illicit profits out of   more

Survey: Commercial Property Owners Feel Confident in Their Buildings, but Less Certain They're Fully Protected
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 [Category: BizInsurance] (TNSrpt) -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Survey: Commercial Property Owners Feel Confident in Their Buildings, but Less Certain They're Fully Protected * A new survey from Nationwide finds that commercial property stakeholders identify severe weather and natural disasters as the top risk to their properties, both today and over the next five years. While concern about weather-related threats is widespread, conf  more

The Buckeye Institute Submits Commonsense Rule Change to Ohio Supreme Court
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 [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 Submits Commonsense Rule Change to Ohio Supreme Court * Columbus, OH - The Buckeye Institute submitted a proposed rule change to the Ohio Supreme Court that would allow non-lawyer professionals-specifically public accountants, general and real   more

The Buckeye Institute: HB161 Will Impose New Taxes on Some Homeowners
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 [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: HB161 Will Impose New Taxes on Some Homeowners * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio House Development Committee on the policies in Ohio House Bill 161, which, i  more

The Buckeye Institute: HB361 Cuts Government Red Tape That Slows Home Construction
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 [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: HB361 Cuts Government Red Tape That Slows Home Construction * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio House Local Government Committee on the policies in Ohio House   more

Trine University Hosts 'Impact Your Future': Regional Students and Educators Explore the Frontiers of STEM and AI
ANGOLA, Indiana, March 19 -- Trine University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Trine University hosts 'Impact Your Future': Regional students and educators explore the frontiers of STEM and AI Trine University welcomed 124 high school students and ten educators from across Indiana, Michigan and Ohio on Feb. 24 for its annual "Impact Your Future" outreach day. The event, which expanded this year from six to eight student session options, provided a comprehensive look at the   more

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Attends Dignified Transfer of Six American Heroes, Including Alabamian Maj. Alex Klinner
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Attends Dignified Transfer of Six American Heroes, Including Alabamian Maj. Alex Klinner * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today joined President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John D. Caine, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and other members of Con  more

University of Cincinnati: Pediatric Visits Can Encourage Parents to Quit Smoking
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 19 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Pediatric visits can encourage parents to quit smoking UC health services researcher weighs in on strategy for Medscape By Michael Miller Medscape turned to a University of Cincinnati professor of human services for her opinion about a new study that suggests pediatric visits can help encourage parents to quit smoking. UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Professor Ashley M  more

UToledo Engineer Eyes New Batteries for Use in Oceans, Outer Space
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 19 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Engineer Eyes New Batteries for Use in Oceans, Outer Space By Nicki Gorny A robust battery that can provide power for long-term, unattended operations is a critical component for missions in remote and harsh environments, such as deep in the ocean or high in outer space. It's a key reason engineers are drawn to radiovoltaics, a category of battery that converts nuclear radiation into electrical energ  more

WATCH: Ranking Member Padilla Leads Fight Against SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Ranking Member Padilla Leads Fight Against SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, took to the Senate floor to lead the opposition to President Trump and Republicans' anti-voter SAVE America Act. Padilla outlined how the voter suppression bill would make it harder for Americans to  more

White House Top Economic Advisor Says Ohioans Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Do Miller, Turner, and Carey Agree?
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * White House Top Economic Advisor Says Ohioans Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Do Miller, Turner, and Carey Agree? * As Ohioans see rising costs, higher gas prices, and uncertainty over their retirement and savings accounts due to the war in Iran, the White House chief economic advisor Kevin Hassett made a stunning admission that hurting consumers is "the  more

Wright State alumnus securing the world's inboxes
KENT, Ohio, March 18 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State alumnus securing the world's inboxes * "I think I learned a lot of life skills at Wright State. It wasn't just a place to get your degree. It's where I learned how to talk to people from different countries, how to understand their intentions and how to communicate better with them."-Medha Karri '21 Every day, billions of emails and text messages travel the globe -confirming medical appointments, t  more