| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday March 20, 2026 ( 56 items ) |
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133 AI, Civil Rights, Labor and Privacy Groups Urge Congress to Oppose FISA Reauth; Stop Mass AI Surveillance
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 20 -- Demand Progress posted the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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133 AI, Civil Rights, Labor & Privacy Groups Urge Congress to Oppose FISA Reauth; Stop Mass AI Surveillance
Before Reauthorizing Government Spying Powers, Congress Must Close Data Broker Loophole
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Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, a coalition of more than 130 leading AI, civil rights, tech and progressive organizations convened by Demand Progress and the Project On Government Over
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AG Brown challenges illegal axing of greenhouse gas pollution Endangerment Finding
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown challenges illegal axing of greenhouse gas pollution Endangerment Finding
Coalition of states, counties, and cities across the country mount legal challenge in opposition to EPA's unlawful rollback
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S.
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009
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AG Nessel Challenges Unlawful Rescission of EPA's Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
LANSING, Michigan, March 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Challenges Unlawful Rescission of EPA's Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding (PDF) - the agency
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Americans for Tax Reform: Utah Enacts 6th Income Tax Cut In 6 Years - And Shaves 6 Cents Off Gas Tax
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Dennis Hull:
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Utah Enacts 6th Income Tax Cut In 6 Years - And Shaves 6 Cents Off Gas Tax
Utah lawmakers concluded the 2026 legislative session by delivering another reduction to the state income tax, bringing the flat rate from 4.5% to 4.45% and putting a hundred million dollars back into the pockets of families and small businesses. This year marks the sixth such cut in as many years,
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of states, counties and cities to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding - the agency's seminal determination that greenhouse gas pollution
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties
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Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges unlawful rollback of landmark policy to fight greenhouse gas pollution
DENVER, Colorado, March 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges unlawful rollback of landmark policy to fight greenhouse gas pollution
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March 19, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of states, counties and cities to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 endangerment finding - the agency's fundamental determination that gre
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Attorney General Rayfield Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
SALEM, Oregon, March 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
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Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 36 other states, counties and cities today challenged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawfu
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Attorney General Tong Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
Connecticut Co-Leads National Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Mounting Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Anti-Science Rollback
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Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 24 states and 12 counties and cities to challenge the U.S. En
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Avangrid Surpasses 11 GW of Installed Capacity Across U.S. Portfolio
ORANGE, Connecticut, March 20 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Avangrid Surpasses 11 GW of Installed Capacity Across U.S. Portfolio
Company operates nearly 100 generation projects from coast to coast, capable of powering more than 3 million homes
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Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has surpassed 11 Gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity across its 25-state portfolio whic
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Brown, McGovern Introduce Legislation to Repeal ICE Slush Fund and Reverse SNAP Cuts
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown, McGovern Introduce Legislation to Repeal ICE Slush Fund and Reverse SNAP Cuts
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) have introduced the Feeding Families Not Fear Act, legislation to repeal the $75 billion dollar slush fund for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) created by Trump's Big Ugly Law and reverse the law's $186 billion
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren Lead Bipartisan Letter to SEC on Risks From China-Linked Entities in U.S. Markets
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren Lead Bipartisan Letter to SEC on Risks from China-Linked Entities in U.S. Markets
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) were joined by Banking Committee Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Rounds (R-S
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren Lead Bipartisan Letter to SEC on Risks From China-Linked Entities in U.S. Markets
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren Lead Bipartisan Letter to SEC on Risks from China-Linked Entities in U.S. Markets
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) were joined by Banking Committee Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Thom T
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Congressman Taylor Leads Colleagues in Bill to Uncover SNAP Fraud
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Taylor Leads Colleagues in Bill to Uncover SNAP Fraud
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today led his colleagues in introducing the SNAP Fraud Reporting Act, which would require states to submit data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud that occurred in the past five fiscal years to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and require each
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Delta Dental Advocates for Change in Adult Dental Benefits Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The organization expressed support for the prohibition on including adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit by medical qualified health plans.
In the letter, Delta Dental emphasized that the proposed change aligns more closely with the Affordable Care Act, which desi
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Disability Rights Group Opposes DOE Plan to Remove Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Disability Rights Ohio has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to proposed rules that would rescind key provisions of regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This decision has sparked concerns about the potential negative impact on accessibility for individuals with disabilities across federally assisted programs and activities.
The proposed rules identified under docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-001
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Duke Energy Invests $500,000 to Strengthen Storm Preparedness Across North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy invests $500,000 to strengthen storm preparedness across North Carolina
* Funding will help communities better prepare for severe weather, natural disasters and emergency response challenges
* Local nonprofit and government organizations can apply by April 30
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Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 in grants to support local storm preparedness and emergency readiness initiatives ac
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Duke Energy Partners With Colleges to Train Next Generation of Lineworkers
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy partners with colleges to train next generation of lineworkers
Through the Duke Energy Foundation, Duke Energy is awarding Lake-Sumter State College, Seminole State College of Florida, Valencia College, St. Petersburg College and South Florida State College each $50,000 to support their electrical lineworker training programs.
Why it matters
* Each program provides students with industry-
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Electric! Elmer, RedHawks advance past SMU on unforgettable night in Dayton
OXFORD, Ohio, March 19 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Electric! Elmer, RedHawks advance past SMU on unforgettable night in Dayton
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This story originally appeared on MiamiRedHawks.com.
DAYTON, Ohio -Every time it didn't seem like the building could get louder, it did.
Every time Miami hit a big shot, somehow the RedHawks followed it up with an even bigger one.
Every time SMU made a run, the Red and White had an answer.
And every time Eian Elmer buried a three-po
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Federal Reserve Reviews Bank of Nova Scotia Application to Acquire KeyCorp Shares
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from the Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto, Canada, to acquire additional voting shares of KeyCorp, Cleveland, Ohio.
Under the proposal, the Bank of Nova Scotia seeks to hold up to 19.99% of the voting shares of KeyCorp, which would result in the indirect acquisition of voting shares of KeyBank National Association, Cleveland, Ohio.
This application is submitted pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 an
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Fifth Third Launches Small Towns & Small Cities Initiative to Advance Community & Economic Development
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release:
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Fifth Third Launches Small Towns & Small Cities Initiative to Advance Community & Economic Development
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LIMA, OH -Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced that Lima has been selected as the first community in the Bank's new Small Towns & Small Cities initiative, a place-based community and economic development program designed to support communities with a history of d
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Gibson Dunn Pro Bono Team Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Former Ohio Attorneys General With U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Miot
LOS ANGELES, California, March 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Pro Bono Team Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Former Ohio Attorneys General With U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Miot
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A Gibson Dunn pro bono team has filed an amicus brief on behalf of a bipartisan group of former Ohio Attorneys General with the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Miot. The brief supports Haitians holding Temporary Protected Status (TP
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Home Sales Down in January on Weather Disruptions
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Home Sales Down in January on Weather Disruptions
Economic uncertainty, severe winter weather and housing affordability concerns acted as headwinds on the market in January.
Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 17.6% in January, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 from a downwardly revised December reading, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department o
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Husted, Moreno Introduce Resolution Honoring Fallen Ohio Air National Guard Members
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Husted, Moreno introduce resolution honoring fallen Ohio Air National Guard members
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) in introducing a resolution honoring the three Ohio servicemembers killed in the March 12, 2026, KC-135 crash in Iraq.
Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons served with the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker
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ICYMI, AL.com: 'Selfless sacrifice' of 6 killed in Iraq refueling plane crash honored on floor of Congress
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI, AL.com: 'Selfless sacrifice' of 6 killed in Iraq refueling plane crash honored on floor of Congress
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WASHINGTON - Today, AL.com published a story regarding U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) leading a moment of silence on the House Floor to honor the KC-135 crew who were killed in Iraq in support of Operation Epic Fury. Rep. Rogers was joined by the entire Alabama House Delegation and members of
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Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Global Race as Market for High-grade Iron Ore Grows
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, March 19 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Global race as market for high-grade iron ore grows
As steelmaking decarbonises, Australia must adapt fast
Key Takeaways:
With direct reduction (DR) emerging as the leading pathway for steel sector decarbonisation, a forecast supply deficit for DR-grade iron ore signals an opportunity for new suppliers. Moves to grasp this opportunity are being led by prod
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Kent State Program Trains Mental Health Advocates Nationwide
KENT, Ohio, March 20 -- Kent State University issued the following news on March 19, 2026:
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Kent State Program Trains Mental Health Advocates Nationwide
A mental health awareness training developed at Kent State University is now reaching communities in 26 states -- and the researchers behind it are working to ensure it reaches many more.
The A.I.D. training -- which stands for Awareness, Interaction and Direction -- was created in 2019 by the Center for Public Policy and Health in the
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Md. A.G. Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of states, counties and cities in filing a lawsuit th
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Moreno Rips Democrats for Holding DHS Funding Hostage, Leaving Workers Unpaid
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026:
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Moreno Rips Democrats for Holding DHS Funding Hostage, Leaving Workers Unpaid
Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) slammed Senate Democrats for their refusal to pay Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees during the confirmation hearing for DHS Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin.
"We have 260,000 families that have not received a paycheck in over a month," said Senator More
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Moreno, Husted Introduce Resolution Honoring Three Fallen Ohio Service Members
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Moreno, Husted Introduce Resolution Honoring Three Fallen Ohio Service Members
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WASHINGTON - Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced a resolution honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of three fallen Ohio National Guard members-Curtis Angst, Tyler Simmons, and Seth Koval.
"America is indebted to Curtis Angst, Tyler Simmons, and Seth Koval for their service and sacrifice to pro
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Nationwide Children's Hospital: Understanding the Rising Suicide Risk Among Black Youth
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19 (TNSjou) -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release:
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Understanding the Rising Suicide Risk Among Black Youth
Study sheds light on complex factors driving risk and the protective factors that may help save lives.
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Suicide rates among Black youth have risen sharply in recent years, surpassing those of other racial and ethnic groups. In 2023, it was the third leading cause of death for Black youth aged 10-24 years. However, research exam
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NEW VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Doubles Down on Endless Foreign Conflicts as Gas Prices Soar for Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Doubles Down on Endless Foreign Conflicts as Gas Prices Soar for Ohioans
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Husted continues to back prolonged war in the Middle East, has no solutions to cost of living crisis in Ohio
Washington Post : Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war
COLUMBUS, OHIO -This week, Jon Husted doubled down in support of the Administration's military action in Ir
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Nicastro, Leathernecks Highlighted Nationally Ahead of NCAA Tournament
MACOMB, Illinois, March 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Nicastro, Leathernecks Highlighted Nationally Ahead of NCAA Tournament
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Courtesy of WIU Athletics (goleathernecks.com)
MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois women's basketball is earning national recognition ahead of the NCAA Tournament, as USA Today featured the Leathernecks in its March Madness preview.
The article spotlighted senior guard Mia Nicastro as a player to watch, noting she has "the p
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NVCA Unveils 2026 Venture Vanguard Class
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release:
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NVCA Unveils 2026 Venture Vanguard Class
2026 Venture Vanguard Class to be Honored on May 14 at the Rosewood Sand Hill
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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is thrilled to honor the 2026 Venture Vanguard class. Recognized for their exceptional contributions to the venture ecosystem, these individuals have fueled innovation, transformed industries, and driven economi
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Ohio Bankers League: HB 493 - Delinquent Property Tax Certificate Sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news on March 18, 2026:
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HB 493: Delinquent Property Tax Certificate Sales
The House Local Government Committee today adopted a substitute version of HB 493, continuing momentum on an OBL priority to reform the process of delinquent property tax certificate sales in Ohio. The as-introduced version of HB 493 aimed to sunset the practice of delinquent property tax certificate sales altogether. The new sub bill preserv
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Ohio Farm Bureau Urges APHIS to Consider Veterinary Relationships in Dog Breeding Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, representing over 60,000 farm families in Ohio including those in the dog breeding sector, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The letter addresses APHIS's Request for Information under Docket No. APHIS-2025-1000 concerning regulatory standards affecting dog breeders.
The Ohio Farm Bureau emphasizes the importance of preserving the veterinary-patient rel
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Ohio House Financial Institutions Committee Holds Hearings on Elder Fraud Protections and Crypto Kiosks
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news on March 18, 2026:
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Ohio House Financial Institutions Committee Holds Hearings on Elder Fraud Protections (HB 560) and Crypto Kiosks (HB 648)
The House Financial Institutions Committee is meeting this afternoon to consider two OBL supported measures focused on fraud prevention and consumer protection - HB 560, the Protect Our Parents Act, and HB 648, the ELDER Act (Digital Asset Kiosks/Crypto ATMs). OBL is enga
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Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber: Former Lawrence County Health Department Employee Sentenced
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release:
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Former Lawrence County Health Department Employee Sentenced
A former employee of the Lawrence County Health Department received a suspended jail sentence and was ordered to pay restitution after an investigation determined she was paid for the same working hours at separate public jobs.
Elizabeth Sergent's sentence included ordered restitution of $1,607, which included audit costs; 60 months o
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President Trump Ignores Climate Science, but the Law Will Hold Him Accountable: California Files Lawsuit Challenging EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding
SACRAMENTO, California, March 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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President Trump Ignores Climate Science, but the Law Will Hold Him Accountable: California Files Lawsuit Challenging EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding
Representing California in the multistate lawsuit, Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB are joined by the City of Los Angeles, the City and County of San Francisco, and the County of Santa Clara
SACRAMENTO -
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Reading madness
KENT, Ohio, March 19 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Reading madness
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Wright State University's president and dozens of faculty and staff are reading to children at Mini University during a month-long March Madness-themed event encouraging them to read as many books as possible.
Each Mini U classroom is tracking the books students are reading, and the classroom with the most books at the end of March will receive a pizza party.
"I love coming to Mini U to enc
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Rep. Sykes Joins Reintroduction of Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Joins Reintroduction of Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced today that she is cosponsoring the reintroduced Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package to address the United States' maternal health crisis and improve outcomes for moms and babies n
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Rep. Sykes Urges House and Senate Leadership to Bring the James T. Woods Act to the Floor
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Urges House and Senate Leadership to Bring the James T. Woods Act to the Floor
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) has sent a letter urging House and Senate leadership to bring H.R.6719, the James T. Woods Act, to the floor for a vote. The bill strengthens federal law to protect children from online exploitation and hold abusers accountable.
Across the country,
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Report Sounds Alarm on Data Center Impacts to National Parks Across Mid-Atlantic, Calls for Common Sense Reforms
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSrpt) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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New Report Sounds Alarm on Data Center Impacts to National Parks Across Mid-Atlantic, Calls for Common Sense Reforms
Today, the National Parks Conservation Association released a report, sounding the alarm on the impact of extensive data center growth to national parks across Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. The report, A Smarter Path Forward: Safeguard
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Researchers in Speech and Hearing Sciences Awarded Two Multi-Year Federal Grants
LOGAN, Utah, March 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Researchers in Speech and Hearing Sciences Awarded Two Multi-Year Federal Grants
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Two Utah State University professors have independently been awarded multi-year grants for research investigating developmental language disorder.
Professors Ron Gillam and Sandi Gillam in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services have spent more than two decades advancing research and intervention for childre
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Rulli applauds Trump's State of the Union, introduces Censure of Rep. Al Green
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rulli applauds Trump's State of the Union, introduces Censure of Rep. Al Green
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) praised President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting the progress made over the past year and announced plans to introduce a resolution censuring Rep. Al Green (TX-09) following his conduct during last night's Joint Session of Congress.
Last n
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Rulli Introduces Halo Act to protect ICE Officers
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rulli Introduces Halo Act to protect ICE Officers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Michael Rulli introduced The Halo Act (H.R. 7846) a bill that would help increase protections for federal immigration enforcement officers. Deliberate misrepresentation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions has led to a drastic increase of violence towards ICE personnel. As a result, federal o
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Good morning. Yesterday at Dover Air Force Base, President Trump, the chairman and I stood in solemn silence as heroes came home. Flag-draped caskets, we honored them. We grieved with their families and we listened. What I heard through tears, through hugs, throu
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Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 19 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness
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Mar 13, 2026
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 fil
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Space Force announces second tranche of PAEs
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Space Force announces second tranche of PAEs
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In line with the ongoing Department of War-driven Acquisition Transformation, the Space Force has designated its second tranche of mission areas that will be assigned Portfolio Acquisition Executives, including: Infrastructure; Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication and Space Intelligence; Satellite Communication a
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Students' fatigue-detection venture leads Flyer Pitch winners
DAYTON, Ohio, March 19 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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Students' fatigue-detection venture leads Flyer Pitch winners
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University of Dayton students developing technology to detect dangerous truck driver fatigue won the top tech prize at this year's Flyer Pitch competition, with one founder motivated by a deeply personal mission to make roads safer.
"My sister and her two friends were killed in a car crash," said Ashton Kooken, a senior entrepreneurship major a
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The Buckeye Institute: Fiscal Flexibility Must be Priority in Capital Budget
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19 [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: Fiscal Flexibility Must be Priority in Capital Budget
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Columbus, OH - In a new policy memo (see full text below or download a PDF ), The Buckeye Institute cautioned lawmakers to preserve fiscal flexibility in this year's capital budget so the
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The Future of Growing is Happening Right Now at CSU
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 19 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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The Future of Growing is Happening Right Now at CSU
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Building on the immense success of the FarmBot unveiled in 2023, hydroponics has emerged as the latest innovation-growing, quite literally, out of a practical limitation.
"We have been growing plants with the FarmBots for three seasons now, and they are wonderful educational tools, especially for
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Tuberville, Husted Move to Help Alabama's Family Farms
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville, Husted Move to Help Alabama's Family Farms
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Ninety-five percent of Alabama's farms are family-owned and operated
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) in introducing the U.S. Department of Agriculture Loan Modernization Act. This bill would remove outdated eligibility barriers that prevent modern family farms from accessing U.S. D
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WATCH: Padilla, Schumer, Colleagues Join Voting Rights Advocates Fighting Back Against Republicans' Anti-Voter SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla, Schumer, Colleagues Join Voting Rights Advocates Fighting Back Against Republicans' Anti-Voter SAVE America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and several of their Senate colleagues joined leading voting rights advocates and i
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Wright State University awards full-tuition scholarships to 12 students at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
KENT, Ohio, March 19 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State University awards full-tuition scholarships to 12 students at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
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Wright State University awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 area students during the Big Hoopla's STEM Challenge on March 15 at the Nutter Center, celebrating young learners who demonstrated outstanding engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The scholarship recipients wer
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