| News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors Newsletter for Wednesday March 25, 2026 ( 42 items ) |
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Acquisition transformation strategy dominates discussion at New Horizons
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Acquisition transformation strategy dominates discussion at New Horizons
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Senior defense acquisition leaders discussed business and partnership opportunities with industry and academia during New Horizons 2026, held March 9-11.
A recurring theme at this year's event, hosted by the Lexington-Concord Chapter of AFCEA, focused on acquisition transformation aligned with the
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AG Yost Sues Businesses for $564K in Damages
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release:
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AG Yost Sues Businesses for $564K in Damages
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -In lawsuits filed recently in three counties, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses three home-improvement contractors and a builder of outdoor structures of defrauding consumers of $564,000 combined.
"Homeowners trust contractors or businesses with their hard-earned money," Attorney General Dave Yost said. "Breaking that tr
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Air Force's new trainer jet visits Wright-Patterson AFB
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Air Force's new trainer jet visits Wright-Patterson AFB
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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (AFLCMC) - A T-7A Red Hawk stopped by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Monday, March 9 th, 2026, on its way to the Boeing, St. Louis production facility.
The aircraft was returning from the test facility at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, for a short visit to
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Air Force's new trainer jet visits Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Air Force's new trainer jet visits Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - A T-7A Red Hawk stopped by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on March 9 on its way to the Boeing, St. Louis production facility.
The aircraft was returning from the test facility at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, for a short visit to
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Attorney General Alan Wilson stands up for farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 24 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson stands up for farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Iowa and 22 other states supporting a challenge to a Massachusetts law that bans the sale, and even transportation, of any pork that was produced in violation of Massachusetts hog housing space requirements.
In their friend-of-the-court brief, t
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight for Pork Producers at the United States Supreme Court
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 24 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight for Pork Producers at the United States Supreme Court
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading 24 states in a brief asking the United States Supreme Court to rule that Massachusetts's radical pork ban is unconstitutional.
Massachusetts's "Question 3" pork ban prevents other states from selling pork in or transporting through Massachus
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Buckeye Institute: SB268 Protects Ohio's Administrative Code from Trojan Horses
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24 [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: SB268 Protects Ohio's Administrative Code from Trojan Horses
On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute testified before the Ohio Senate General Government Committee on the policies in Ohio Senate Bill 268, which offer well-targeted, commonsense reforms
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Buckeye Institute: SB90 Will Help Businesses Bring New Products to Market Safely
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24 [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: SB90 Will Help Businesses Bring New Products to Market Safely
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Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio Senate General Government Committee on the policies in Ohio Sen
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CAIR Calls on Feds to Probe Possible Bias Motive for Shooting Targeting Oregon Mosque
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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CAIR Calls on Feds to Probe Possible Bias Motive for Shooting Targeting Oregon Mosque
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for a shooting targeting an Oregon mosque.
The Islamic Community Ce
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Case Western Reserve: Preparing Students for the Future of Law With AI
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Preparing students for the future of law with AI
At Case Western Reserve University School of Law, students are using AI-powered "vibe coding" to prototype legal solutions and rethink what it means to practice law in a digital age.
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Last year, Case Western Reserve School of Law became the first law school in the nation to require all first-year students to complete a certification program in legal
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Cleveland State University to Host Free Education-Focused AI Symposium With Keynote Speaker Dr. Liza Long
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 23 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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Cleveland State University to Host Free Education-Focused AI Symposium With Keynote Speaker Dr. Liza Long
Cleveland State University (CSU) will host its third annual AI Symposium on Friday, April 24, at the Wolstein Center, bringing together educators, researchers, students and campus partners for a day of exploration and discussion around artificial intelligence.
As AI continues to influence how peopl
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Consul General of Japan in Detroit visits AFLCMC
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Consul General of Japan in Detroit visits AFLCMC
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH (AFLCMC) \- Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton, Commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, met with the Consul General of Japan in Detroit Hajime "Jimmy" Kishimori during his visit to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 5, 2026.
The consul general also met with Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty Di
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Cortez Masto, Murkowski, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Security
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Murkowski, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Security
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act ( SECURE Grid Act ), bipartisan legislation to empower states to fully assess the risks to
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FEMA Provides More Than $900,000 in Funding to Support Survivors in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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FEMA Provides More Than $900,000 in Funding to Support Survivors in West Virginia
FEMA has approved $902,933 in funding to support state-managed recovery programs as a result of the June 14-15, 2025, floods affecting Marion and Ohio counties. These funds directly support individuals, families and communities by addressing some of their
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FirstEnergy Ohio Customers Can Get Assistance With Electric Bills
AKRON, Ohio, March 25 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release:
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FirstEnergy Ohio Customers Can Get Assistance with Electric Bills
Assistance programs can help customers keep energy costs manageable
When temperatures drop, home heating systems have to work harder - especially during long stretches of frigid weather. That extra energy use can cause electric bills to climb. To help manage seasonal costs, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison - FirstEnergy Corp. (
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Fry to Speak on Gross Receipts Taxes at COST Spring Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fry to Speak on Gross Receipts Taxes at COST Spring Conference
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Taft Cleveland partner Rich Fry is speaking on the panel "Gross Receipts Taxes: Trends, Challenges, and What's Next" at the Council on State Taxation (COST) Spring Conference on April 22 in Coral Gables, FL.
During the session, Fry will discuss recent case developments and tax saving opportunities related to Ohio co
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IRS: Time is Running Out to Claim $1.2 Billion in Refunds for Tax Year 2022
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news:
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Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline
The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their tax returns.
The IRS estimates that approximately $1.2 billion in refunds remains unclaimed fo
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IUP, Sharon Regional Health System Announce Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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IUP, Sharon Regional Health System Announce Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Sharon Regional Health System have announced a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
Securing clinical training sites for students i
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Murkowski, Cortez Masto, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Security
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski, Cortez Masto, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Security
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act (SECURE Grid Act), bipartisan legislation to empower states to fully assess the risks to their electric
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Ohio Democratic Party Launches 'Husted's Real World Tour' Across Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohio Democratic Party Launches 'Husted's Real World Tour' Across Ohio
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Husted : "People living in poverty are just not very, they're not very experienced at navigating the real world"
COLUMBUS, OHIO - After Jon Husted claimed that struggling Ohioans are " not very experienced at navigating the real world," the Ohio Democratic Party is launching Husted's Real World Tour across the state.
The tour will
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Ohio State Auditor: Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Starr Township Employee
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Starr Township Employee
A finding for recovery of $1,912.50 was issued Tuesday against a former employee of Starr Township in Hocking County, who was overpaid for overtime hours he worked.
The finding against Corey Koska was included in an audit of the township's finances from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2024.
The full r
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Ohio State Auditor: Finding for Recovery of $22,255.46 Issued Against Former Terra State Community College Officials Over Late Penalties and Interest
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Finding for Recovery of $22,255.46 Issued Against Former Terra State Community College Officials over Late Penalties and Interest
A finding for recovery of more than $22,000 was issued Tuesday against two former officials at Terra State Community College in Fremont, who failed to pay taxes on time, resulting in penalties and interest.
The finding against former Chief
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Ohio State Auditor: Finding for Recovery of $9,712.60 Issued Against Former Fiscal Officer for the Village of Windham Over Fees and Penalties From Late Payments
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Finding for Recovery of $9,712.60 Issued Against Former Fiscal Officer for the Village of Windham over Fees and Penalties from Late Payments
A finding for recovery of $9,712.60 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Windham in Portage County over penalties and fees that resulted from late payments.
The finding against Katrina Washingt
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Potomac Edison Maryland Customers Can Get Help With Seasonal Energy Costs
AKRON, Ohio, March 25 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release:
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Potomac Edison Maryland Customers Can Get Help with Seasonal Energy Costs
As temperatures rise and fall, many families use more electricity to keep their homes comfortable -- and that added usage can lead to higher energy bills. To help customers stay on top of those costs, Potomac Edison, a FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) electric company, encourages Maryland households to explore the many b
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Religious Liberty Law Firm Praises Ohio School District for Granting Religious Accommodation to Employee
PLANO, Texas, March 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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Religious Liberty Law Firm Praises Ohio School District for Granting Religious Accommodation to Employee
Salem, OH -First Liberty Institute and the law firm Ashbrook Byrne Kresge Flowers LLC praised the Salem City School District for granting a religious accommodation for longtime teacher, Sha
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Rep. Sykes' Leadership Helps Pass Bipartisan Water Protection Bill in the House
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sykes' Leadership Helps Pass Bipartisan Water Protection Bill in the House
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted in favor of the American Water Stewardship Act, bipartisan legislation to protect clean water, restore waterways, and safeguard public health, as it passed in the House.
The package includes the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act, which Rep.
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Rep. Taylor's Bill to Expand Appalachian Broadband Services Passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Taylor's Bill to Expand Appalachian Broadband Services Passes House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the passage of his bill, H.R. 2474, the Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act, through the House of Representatives by a voice vote. Congressman Taylor spoke on the House floor in support of his bill prior to its passage. His remarks are
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Scripps News receives Gracie Award for its continued investigation into child fentanyl overdoses
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release:
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Scripps News receives Gracie Award for its continued investigation into child fentanyl overdoses
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March 24, 2026 By Molly Miossi
WASHINGTON, D.C. - For its dogged and persistent investigation of the fentanyl crisis, Scripps News is being honored with a Gracie Award from The Alliance for Women in Media. The investigation, "Poisoned: Fentanyl's Child Victims,
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Senate Unanimously Passes Padilla and Banks' Tyler's Law to Fight Fentanyl Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Senate Unanimously Passes Padilla and Banks' Tyler's Law to Fight Fentanyl Crisis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) announced that the Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan legislation to help combat the fentanyl crisis. Tyler's Law would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide hospitals with guidance on
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Senator Banks, President Trump Attend Dignified Transfer of 6 Servicemembers KIA
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Senator Banks, President Trump Attend Dignified Transfer of 6 Servicemembers KIA
Dover, DE -- Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Donald J. Trump for the dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for 6 servicemembers killed in action during Operation Epic Fury.
All six crew members of a KC-135 Air Force refueling aircraft were killed in a plane crash over western Iraq on March
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Thompson Hine Launches SmartPaTH Plus, A Comprehensive Legal Service Delivery Platform Powered by AI
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 25 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Thompson Hine Launches SmartPaTH Plus, a Comprehensive Legal Service Delivery Platform Powered by AI
Thompson Hine LLP today announced the launch of SmartPaTH Plus, its unified legal service delivery platform that integrates legal project management, flexible staffing, value-based pricing, process efficiency and AI-powered tools into a single, coordinated model. The platform repr
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Thune on DHS Funding and SAVE America Act Progress
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune on DHS Funding and SAVE America Act Progress
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Click here to watch the video.
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Shamefully, we are on day 39 of the Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
"It is increasingly having
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U.N. Secretary-General Issues Remarks at Conscience and Liberty Conference in Toledo, Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 24 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following remarks at the Conscience and Liberty Conference:
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Secretary-General, Addressing Religious Liberty Conference, Calls Freedom of Religion 'Cornerstone of Human Dignity', Warns of Mounting Global Pressures
I am pleased to send my warm greetings to all those taking part in the Conscience and Liberty 2026 Conference, and extend my congratulations to the International Association for the Defence o
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Colleagues' Resolution Honoring Six Fallen U.S. Servicemembers Unanimously Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Colleagues' Resolution Honoring Six Fallen U.S. Servicemembers Unanimously Passes Senate
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently introduced a resolution honoring the sacrifice and service of six American heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury. Senato
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Jon Husted, Mark Warner Lead Bill to Protect Children on Social Media
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Jon Husted, Mark Warner Lead Bill to Protect Children on Social Media
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Jon Husted (R-Ohio), and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced a bipartisan bill to empower parents to protect their children on social media platforms by providing them the right to know if their children are engaging in dangerous or risky interactions.
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U.S. Strategic Command Commander Correll Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Adm. Richard Correll, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "FY27 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing":
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United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) is a global warfighting Combatant Command (CCMD) committed to strengthening the warfighter ethos, deterring through strategic capabilities, and delivering warfighting advantage. Our mis
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University of Akron Law, University of Findlay Announce 3+3 Partnership
AKRON, Ohio, March 25 -- The University of Akron issued the following news:
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Akron Law, University of Findlay announce new 3+3 partnership
The University of Akron School of Law is now offering a new baccalaureate-juris doctor degree pathway for future law professionals in collaboration with The University of Findlay.
The new 3+3 pathway allows eligible students to enroll at the University of Findlay for three years while completing an additional three years with Akron Law. This progress
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University of Cincinnati: Exercises That Can Help Improve Mental Performance
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 25 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Exercises that can help improve mental performance
UC expert featured in Women's Health article
By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu
The University of Cincinnati's Emerlee Timmerman, MD, was featured in a Women's Health article discussing exercises that benefit your brain as well as your body, including cardio exercise like walking, running and cycling.
"Overall, we typically recomm
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University of Cincinnati: Indirect Costs of Rising Fuel Prices
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 25 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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The indirect costs of rising fuel prices
UC economist explains diesel's impact across sectors
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
WLWT recently reported that the conflict in Iran is sharply raising gas and diesel prices.
The outlet turned to Debashis Pal, David Sinton Professor of Economics at the Lindner College of Business, for a look into how expensive gas can have costly effects across economi
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University of Cincinnati: Mapping the Present, Imagining the Future
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 25 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Mapping the present, imagining the future
Hoffman Honors Scholars host AI event series
By Lily Davenport, davenply@mail.uc.edu
How is AI changing our world in real time? What will my chosen field look like when I graduate? And what skills can I develop now to help me prepare?
These are vital questions for current students -- and especially for undergraduates at the University of Cincinnati, where pr
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UPS Admits Driver Buyouts Violate Teamsters Contract in Central Region
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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UPS Admits Driver Buyouts Violate Teamsters Contract in Central Region
United Parcel Service (UPS) notified the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Tuesday that it was withdrawing its latest driver buyout scheme in Central Region states after nearly 37 local unions filed grievances against the parcel giant for shamelessly violating the UPS Teamsters contract. Thi
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Your Advocate, Your Defender: Wright-Patterson Area Defense Counsel
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Your Advocate, Your Defender: Wright-Patterson Area Defense Counsel
Facing an administrative action or a military justice investigation can be one of the most stressful moments in a service member's career. In times of uncertainty, knowing what resources are available can make all the difference.
At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Area Defense Counsel Office provide
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