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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors Newsletter for Friday March 27, 2026 ( 39 items )  

10 Biggest Questions After NFL Free Agency But Before the 2026 Draft
CANTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary by columnist Jeffri Chadiha: * * * 10 biggest questions after NFL free agency but before the 2026 draft All the major free agency moves are now in the books. The NFL draft is coming quickly, as we're less than a month away from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell informing a whole bunch of college players that their dreams are coming true. That doesn't mean it's time to sit back and relax. There's always someth  more

33 high schools, colleges awarded grants for CPR training and community resources to make campuses safer
DALLAS, Texas, March 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 33 high schools, colleges awarded grants for CPR training and community resources to make campuses safer * DALLAS, March 26, 2026 -According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time. To help change this, the American He  more

AFLCMC presents 2025 Acquisition Management Awards
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * AFLCMC presents 2025 Acquisition Management Awards * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Installations across the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center recognized outstanding workforce achievements during the 2025 Acquisition Management Awards held virtually at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 18. The event spotlighted individuals and teams who demonstrated excellenc  more

AFMC hosts USecAF during Wright-Patterson AFB immersion
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * AFMC hosts USecAF during Wright-Patterson AFB immersion * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited with Air Force Materiel Command units and Airmen during an immersion visit on March 23-25. The visit, which included stops at the AFMC headquarters, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, provided an opportunity for Lohmei  more

As Gen Z Job Search Tightens, Cedarville Says 98.3% of 2025 Grads Placed
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 26 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * As Gen Z Job Search Tightens, Cedarville Says 98.3% of 2025 Grads Placed * by Daniel Pasho, Student Public Relations Writer As many Gen Z graduates face a tougher-than-expected job market, Cedarville University reports that nearly all its class of 2025 landed on solid footing. Cedarville's First Destination Survey found that 98.36% of 2025 graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six  more

AVM Group establishes national headquarters in Charleston County
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 26 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * AVM Group establishes national headquarters in Charleston County * COLUMBIA, S.C. - AVM Group, a leading national provider of turnkey controlled environments, today announced it is establishing its national headquarters in Charleston County. The company's $5 million investment will create 30 new jobs. Founded in 1983, AVM Group designs, engineers and installs controlled environment  more

Big thank you for raising nearly $1 million for BW Gives campaign
BEREA, Ohio, March 26 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * Big thank you for raising nearly $1 million for BW Gives campaign * Brown & Gold spirit was on full display as the BW community came together March 19-20 to celebrate BW Gives, an annual day of giving that raised close to $1 million in support of BW students. This year's BW Gives total nearly doubled the results of the previous campaign. Alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends all contribut  more

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Posts Commentary: AI Data Centres - From Boom to Backlash
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 27 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives posted the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by Simon Enoch: * * * AI data centres: From boom to backlash As the public becomes aware of the downside of AI data centres in their community, the need to tightly regulate the industry is becoming unavoidably * The data centre industry must be experiencing a profound sense of collective whiplash at the current moment. Not too long ago, state and local governments acr  more

Capito, Cornyn, Blackburn, Husted Introduce Bill to Unleash Domestic Investments for U.S. Companies
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Cornyn, Blackburn, Husted Introduce Bill to Unleash Domestic Investments for U.S. Companies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility (EBITDA) Act. The legislation builds on the Working Families Tax Cuts   more

Case Western Reserve University's Paul Tesar Earns Prestigious Election as 2025 AAAS Fellow
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University's Paul Tesar earns prestigious election as 2025 AAAS Fellow Honored for advancing glial biology and regenerative therapies for neurological disease Story by: Patty Zamora The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science, has elected Case Western Reserve University neuro  more

Case Western Reserve: Engineering's Rishabh Kundu Honored With Research Award at PINO 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 26 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Engineering's Rishabh Kundu honored with research award at PINO 2026 Rishabh Kundu, a second-year PhD student, has been honored with a research award in the Application of Machine Learning and Modeling category at the Polymer Initiative of Northeast Ohio (PINO) 2026 conference. The award, sponsored by Bridgestone, recognizes his outstanding poster presentation titled: "A Data-Driven Epidemiological   more

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Adds Knives, Custodial Services to Procurement List
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled announced changes to the federal procurement list that will take effect April 25, 2026. This action follows notices published on Dec. 29, 2025, and Feb. 12, 2026, which proposed the addition of specific products and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Defense will now procure combat knives with drop points in both au  more

Davidson Votes to End DHS Shutdown, Calls on Senate Democrats to Stop Blocking Funding
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Davidson Votes to End DHS Shutdown, Calls on Senate Democrats to Stop Blocking Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, March 26 th, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, to end the partial shutdown and ensure national security agencies and personnel are fully funded. Today's vote marks the th  more

EEOC Sues Damar Services, Inc., for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Damar Services, Inc., for Disability Discrimination * Federal agency charges residential services provider with discrimination against deaf applicant INDIANAPOLIS - Damar Services, Inc., an Indianapolis-based residential services provider for individuals with developmental disabilities, violated federal law when it refused to hire a deaf applicant, the U.S. Equal Employmen  more

Fed Governor Barr Addresses National Community Investment Conference
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 25 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on March 24, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at the National Community Investment Conference: * * * Developing Communities through Public-private Partnerships Thank you for inviting me here today. Let me also thank those at all 12 of the Reserve Banks, the Board of Governors, and the staff at FedCommunities for their efforts to bring this year's National Community Investment Conference (NCIC) to life, and a specia  more

Former Hocking County Chief Deputy Convicted in Corruption Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Former Hocking County Chief Deputy Convicted in Corruption Case * CHILLICOTHE, Ohio) -A former chief deputy with the Hocking County Sheriff's Office has been convicted of corruption charges following a jury trial, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. A Ross County jury on Wednesday found Caleb Moritz, of Logan, guilty of seven felony charges: * One count of corrupting another  more

Four Ohio State scientists elected to 2025 class of AAAS Fellows
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Four Ohio State scientists elected to 2025 class of AAAS Fellows * Four scientists at The Ohio State University have been elected to the 2025 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. The AAAS Fellowship, recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications, is one of the most prestigious honors a U.S. scientist can receive. Fe  more

Ga. A.G. Carr Fights for Farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Carr Fights for Farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a brief in opposition to a Massachusetts law that seeks to regulate pork production nationwide. If upheld, this statute will impose costly mandates on out-of-state pig farmers - burdening the interstate pork market and increasing prices for all Americans. Carr and 23 other at  more

ICYMI: Reps. Taylor, Balderson, Carey Introduce Resolution Honoring Fallen Ohio Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Reps. Taylor, Balderson, Carey Introduce Resolution Honoring Fallen Ohio Servicemembers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Dave Taylor (OH-02), Troy Balderson (OH-12), and Mike Carey (OH-15) introduced a resolution on March 20, 2026, honoring the lives, service, and sacrifice of six U.S. servicemembers who were killed on March 12. These crewmembers lost their lives during an air refueling miss  more

Institute for Justice: Lawsuit Against Alabama District Attorney and Sheriff Who Punished Political Opponents and Reporter Moves Forward
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Against Alabama District Attorney and Sheriff Who Punished Political Opponents and Reporter Moves Forward MOBILE, Ala.--A lawsuit against the Escambia County District Attorney Stephen Billy, Sheriff Heath Jackson, and several deputies over their retaliatory arrests of four residents will move forward after a federal court ruled on the officials' motions to dismiss. The "Atmore Four" are  more

Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco Leads Next MFA Speaker Series Event, April 13
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 26 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco Leads Next MFA Speaker Series Event, April 13 * Jeannie Vanasco, author of the memoir A Silent Treatment, will discuss her work as The University of Baltimore's 2026 MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Speaker Series continues on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m., in the Bogomolny Room of the UBalt Student Center, 21 W. Mt. Royal Ave. The event is free and open to the publ  more

Moreno, Baldwin Call for Offshoring Investigation, Targeted Tariffs to Revitalize Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno, Baldwin Call for Offshoring Investigation, Targeted Tariffs to Revitalize Manufacturing Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calling for a Section 232 investigation into the offshoring of American jobs to Mexico by heavy equipment manufacturers. The senators also called for upcoming renegotiations to the United Sta  more

Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo Commits Over $100 Million Investment in New Outpatient Facilities to Expand Local Pediatric Care in Northwest Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo Commits Over $100 Million Investment in New Outpatient Facilities to Expand Local Pediatric Care in Northwest Ohio (Toledo, Ohio) - Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo announced today a planned $100 to $150 million investment to expand pediatric care across the Toledo region over the next five years. The investment will support the c  more

Nationwide Children's Hospital Opens 20th School-Based Health Center at Groveport Madison Schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide Children's Hospital Opens 20th School-Based Health Center at Groveport Madison Schools Nationwide Children's Hospital opened its 20th school-based health center at Groveport Madison Schools in Groveport, as part of ongoing efforts to increase access to health for students and the broader community. In partnership with Groveport Madison Schools, the school-based health center, locate  more

NFL Players, Teams Celebrate MLB Opening Day 2026
CANTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * A day after the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants led off the 2026 Major League Baseball season on Netflix, 2026 Opening Day began the season in full. From Jim Thorpe to Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders, with the likes of John Elway, Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray in between, there is a long history of NFL players getting drafted by major league teams or even playing in the bigs. On Wednesday, New Y  more

NFL: Raiders GM John Spytek on Failed Maxx Crosby Trade: Things Have a Way of Working Out 'The Way They're Supposed To'
CANTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Raiders GM John Spytek on failed Maxx Crosby trade: Things have a way of working out 'the way they're supposed to' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The nixed Maxx Crosby trade sent shockwaves through the NFL. The proposed swap of two first-round picks for the pass rusher crumbled due to the Baltimore Ravens' concerns over Crosby's knee injury. In the aftermath, the Raiders and Crosby are left to pick up t  more

Record-Breaking NBAA SDC2026 Powers Business Opportunities and a Bold Vision for the Future
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * Record-Breaking NBAA SDC2026 Powers Business Opportunities and a Bold Vision for the Future * Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org Cleveland, March 26, 2026 - A record-setting 3,500 attendees had an opportunity to see the full range of leading products and services on a sold-out exhibit floor over two business-driven days that also featured  more

Regulators Approve Duke Energy's Proposal for New Natural Gas Generation to Support South Carolina's Growing Energy Needs
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 27 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Regulators approve Duke Energy's proposal for new natural gas generation to support South Carolina's growing energy needs * The facility in Anderson County builds on decades of partnership and investment in the region; creates thousands of construction jobs and millions of dollars in annual property tax revenue * The state-of-the-art combined cycle plant is first to be approved after enactment of Ener  more

Rep. Sykes Slams Republicans' Incompetence After Weeks of DHS Shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Slams Republicans' Incompetence After Weeks of DHS Shutdown After more than a month of a partial government shutdown, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against two Republican-led measures on the Department of Homeland Security, calling them unserious and long overdue. "The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over again and expecting  more

Senate Votes on Husted Photo ID Amendment
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Senate votes on Husted photo ID amendment The Senate today voted on Sen. Jon Husted's (R-Ohio) amendment to require voters to show photo ID at the polls. Senate Democrats blocked the amendment from reaching the 60-vote threshold needed to advance, with a final vote of 53-47. As the only Republican Senator with experience as serving as Secretary of State, Husted is leading the effort t  more

Sonny Styles Would Love to Play a Kyle Hamilton-type Role in the NFL
CANTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Sonny Styles would love to play a Kyle Hamilton-type role in the NFL Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is one of the most intriguing draft prospects in 2026, bringing versatility that NFL clubs crave in today's game. A rangy linebacker who made the transition from safety to the box during his time with the Buckeyes excels against both the run and in coverage. He's been co  more

Tom Brady Reveals He Previously Looked Into Potential NFL Comeback
CANTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Tom Brady reveals he previously looked into potential NFL comeback Michael Baca, Digital Content Editor A second comeback for the NFL's most accomplished quarterback of all time was, at least, looked into by Tom Brady. In an interview with CNBC this past week, Brady, who last played in 2022 and has since become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, revealed that he explored the possibility of unreti  more

Tuberville Receives Update on Timeline for SPACECOM Moving to Huntsville
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Receives Update on Timeline for SPACECOM Moving to Huntsville * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with U.S. Space Command Commander, General Stephen Whiting, and U.S. Strategic Command Commander, Admiral Richard Correll during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing. During the hearing, they spoke about the plans to move Space Command to Huntsville, Ala  more

University of Akron, Akron Children's Hospital Partner to Accelerate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Workforce
AKRON, Ohio, March 27 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * The University of Akron, Akron Children's Hospital partner to accelerate pediatric nurse practitioner workforce The University of Akron School of Nursing and Akron Children's Hospital have launched a dual faculty appointment designed to streamline clinical training and move pediatric nurse practitioners into the workforce more quickly, helping meet growing pediatric health care needs across Northeast Ohio. The   more

University of Cincinnati: College of Arts and Sciences Sees Rapid Expansion in Co-op Programs
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 27 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * College of Arts and Sciences sees rapid expansion in co-op programs UC's 120-year legacy of co-operative education leads to new opportunities for liberal arts students By Anne Bowling, bowlina3@ucmail.uc.edu The co-op program at the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences is experiencing unprecedented growth, transforming how students gain real-world experience alongside their academi  more

University of Cincinnati: There is No Right to Remote Work
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 27 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * There is no right to remote work UC Law professor speaks with The Cincinnati Enquirer By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Anne Lofaso, a professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Law, spoke recently with The Cincinnati Enquirer about what the law says about reasonable accommodations for employees and how remote work might be part of the conversation. The Enquirer reported o  more

VA. A.G. JONES CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES 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, Threatening Health and Safety of Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Colu  more

Wittenberg University: New York Times' Bestselling Author Jeff Hobbs to Speak
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, March 27 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * New York Times' Bestselling Author Jeff Hobbs to Speak The award-winning writer will discuss race, class, and identity in American universities during Leventhal Family Endowed Lecture, April 14 * Jeff Hobbs, New York Times bestselling author, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Fred R. Leventhal Family Lecture, the final event of the 2025-2026 Wittenberg Series, now in its 41st season. Free a  more

Z-Wave Alliance Files Membership Update With Justice Department
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- Z-Wave Alliance Inc., San Ramon, California, has filed written notifications with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division to disclose updates to its membership. The filing, also submitted to the Federal Trade Commission, was made under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 to maintain the venture's legal protections. The joint venture added 10 entities to its membership: * NM Ventures LLC DBA CleverK9, Ladson, South Carolina * S  more