WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "A Constant Exercise in Stretching the Dollar": Medina Voter Slams Max Miller's Cost-Spiking Agenda * Max Miller has spent his time in Congress championing a disastrous, cost-spiking agenda that's raising prices across the board for hardworking Ohio families. Now, Miller is being put on blast by a Medina grandmother and caregiver for leaving his constituents behind, writing that  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * AFMC hosts USecAF during Wright-Patterson AFB immersion * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited with Air Force Materiel Command units and Airmen during an immersion visit at Wright-Patterson AFB, March 23-25. The visit, which included stops at the AFMC Headquarters, Air Force R  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by Mike Palicz: * * * ATR Backs Cruz & Miller Bill to Restore Full Deductibility of Gambling Losses Americans for Tax Reform urges Congress to pass legislation restoring the full 100 percent deductibility of gambling losses. Americans for Tax Reform urges Congress to pass the Facilitating Useful Loss Limitations to Help Our Unique Service Economy (FULL HOUSE) Act (H.R. 6985/S. 2230), introduce  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect religious freedom * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Iowa and 16 other states supporting a public schoolteacher's challenge to a district policy preventing her from decorating her classroom with a small personal crucifix. The district asks teachers to decorate their classrooms. Mrs. Arroyo-Castro's walls were  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, March 27 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * AU launching online options for its Bachelor of Science in Social Work program * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University is pleased to introduce new online options for its Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) program. Starting with the upcoming fall semester, there will be select social work classes offered online and the full curriculum is expected to be available online in fall 2027, pending accreditation by the   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 27 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from AVM Group: * * * AVM Group establishes national headquarters in Charleston County $5 million investment will create 30 new jobs * 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  more

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, March 28 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU One Day raises a record $3.64M to support student learning and opportunities More than 4,800 donors from all 50 states and around the world contributed to the 10th annual day of giving * Bowling Green State University supporters donated a record $3.64 million during its annual day of giving, as thousands across the country came together to expand access to higher education and enhance the s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Ohio 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 165 in 2024 for Ohio, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Ohio was similar to the 164 reported in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 3.2 fatal  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * CAIR, CAIR-Oregon Call on Feds to Probe Threats to Worshipers at Oregon Mosque Man enters mosque, threatens people at prayer: 'If you stand up, you die' * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Oregon chapter (CAIR-Oregon) today called on state and federal law enforcement authoritie  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * CAIR-Ohio Action Alert Urges Lawmakers to Reject SB 87 Threatening Free Speech and Civil Liberties The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today is calling on community members and allies to demand that Ohio House lawmakers vote NO on Senate Bill 87, a dangerous and unprecedented threat to free speech that opens the door to policing dis  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing on Policies Protecting Communities from Emerging Illicit Drug Threats Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Policies  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 28 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig contributes to IAPP U.S. Data Breach Notification Chart Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig Data Privacy and Cybersecurity attorney Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig contributed to the IAPP's 'US State Data Breach Notification Chart.' The IAPP is a policy neutral, not-for-profit association founded in 2000 with a mission to define, promote and improve the professions of privacy, artificial intelligence gov  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Varsity League of Legends and Valorant qualify for ESC Conference Championship * Central Michigan University Esports Varsity League of Legends and Valorant teams have qualified for the Esports Collegiate Conference (ESC) Championship, marking a significant competitive milestone for the program. Both teams secured their positions through strong regular-season performances against a competi  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12981) on March 25, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink: * * * Defense Primer: U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM or STRATCOM) is a Department of Defense (DOD) functional (as opposed to geographic) combatant command (CCMD) whose stated mission is to "conduct operations to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guara  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 28 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Developing a robotic companion, CWRU graduate student aspires to support astronauts' mental health in space Story by: Jasmine Vo Editor's note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences. Austin Wilson's childhood dream of becoming an astronaut had fallen to th  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Ourisman Automotive Group for Racial Harassment * Federal lawsuit says car dealership managers failed to act when manager used racial slurs towards black salesmen BALTIMORE - Ourisman Edgewood I, Inc., trading as Ourisman Toyota 40, and parent company Ourisman Cars Management Company, LLC, which owns and operates approximately 50 car dealerships in Maryland, Virginia and W  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Engaged Scholars Academy wraps first year * The inaugural class of the Engaged Scholars Academy at The Ohio State University is nearing the end of the program. Representing disciplines such as optometry, dance, social work, city planning, and more, the 16 faculty members met regularly over the last academic year to hear from speakers and engage with their colleagues. The goal of the program? Producing resear  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Executive contracting leader brings acquisition transformation message to workforce * MaryKathryn Robinson, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, hosted a town hall here March 17 to discuss acquisition transformation. The Pentagon recently directed the acquisition workforce to rapidly deliver integrated capabilities to the war  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Andy Beshear: Don't just talk about the what. Don't just talk about your policy points. Talk about your why. People want to know you. They want to know what drives you. They want to know  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Mount Mitchell Heritage Park * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 473, which authorizes Audubon of Kansas (AOK) to convey real estate in Wabaunsee County upon the approval of the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS). Most notably, this bill would amend K.S.A. 75-2731, allowing AOK to transfer the original 30 acres of Mount Mitchel  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * New Report Exposes How Medical Residency Hiring Monopoly Harms Patients and Doctors Match Program Worsens America's Doctor Shortage * Today, the House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled "Medical Mis-Match: How a Residency Hiring Monopoly Harms Patients, Doctors, and the American Public." The report details ev  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted appointed to Senate Committee on Appropriations Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee announced her appointment of Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) to serve on the powerful Appropriations Committee, after Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The committee is responsible for drafting legislation that allocat  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Husted joins bill to provide regulatory certainty for digital commodities Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Sen. John Boozman's (R-Ark.) Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act. This bill would provide new authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate digital commodities and strengthen consumer protections for the emerging market. "Congress is overdue in pro  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 27 (TNSrpt) -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 25, 2026, by counsel Rick Hindmand: * * * New report highlights the impact of broadband access on health and related disparities A recent report, Bridging the Broadband Health Gap: How High-Speed Internet Access is a 'Super' Social Determinant of Health, shines light on the importance of high-speed internet access for health outcomes, access to care and quality of care, and suggests st  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 28 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news on March 27, 2026: * * * McDonald Hopkins' Co-President Jim Stief joins Crain's Cleveland Law Power Breakfast panel James Stief McDonald Hopkins' Co-President Jim Stief recently joined fellow Cleveland law firm leaders as a panelist at the Crain's Cleveland Law Power Breakfast, hosted by Crain's Cleveland Business at The Union Club. The March 25 event brought together prominent voices from across the legal   more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 28 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * National Corn Growers Association President Applauds Release of RVO Numbers President Trump released the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed biofuel blending volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard during an event today for farmers at the White House. Growers also noted the approach to the partial reallocation of small refinery exemptions, the mark was set at 70%. In response  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * New York Appellate Court Prevents Enforcement of Key Refrigerant Ban Provision The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Third Department, has issued a ruling that temporarily prevents the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) from enforcing a ban on two refrigerants utilized in the maintenance of commercia  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Annual State of Ohio Single Audit Details $45 Billion in Spending Through 371 Federally Funded Programs Auditors identified 18 findings and questioned costs totaling nearly $6.8 million among seven state agencies that administered federally funded programs in fiscal year 2025, according to an annual audit of spending released by Auditor of State Keith Faber on Thursday. The 2025 State of Ohio   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohioans Kick Off Husted's Real World Tour by Calling Out His Key Role in FirstEnergy Corruption Scandal * Husted remained at the center of the criminal trial in the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history Ohio families paying $663 more a year on utility bills thanks to Husted COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, Ohioans gathered outside the Athletic Club of Columbus for the first stop of Husted's Real World Tour, c  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Public Service Company of Oklahoma Seeks Bids for Natural Gas Facilities and Firm Transportation Capacity * COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27, 2026 - American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Public Service Company of Oklahoma ("PSO"), is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Brown Statement on Republican Shutdown Chaos * Today, Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown released the following statement after House Republicans killed a bipartisan Senate deal to end the TSA shutdown: "You can't make this up: House Republicans just killed a bipartisan Senate deal to pay TSA workers that was approved unanimously by their Senate counterparts. This is the Republican shutdown, start  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Rulli Honors Wrestling Legend Bobby Douglas in Congressional Record * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) entered into the Congressional Record a tribute honoring the life and legacy of Robert "Bobby" Douglas of Bellaire, Ohio, an esteemed wrestler and coach who exemplified the very best in Eastern Ohio. Born in Bellaire, Ohio, Bobby attended Bridgeport High School, where   more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, March 26 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State Holds #1 Spot in Ohio for Game Design -- Again * For the sixteenth consecutive year, Shawnee State University's game design programs have earned a spot among the world's best, according to The Princeton Review claiming the #1 rank in Ohio, Top 20 internationally, and #3 in the Midwest "Sixteen consecutive years in the rankings speaks to the excellence of our programs, our students' success  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Some ticks can survive from 1 to 3 weeks on home flooring * It's fairly common for members of the public to ask bug experts if ticks that hitchhike into a house on people or dogs can actually survive indoors for any length of time. A new study provides the first scientific evidence that the answer is yes, showing that two species of ticks can live at least one week, and up to about three weeks, on hard-surfa  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 28 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Soybean Farmers Applaud Trump Administration's Historic Biofuel Blending Rule to Bolster Domestic Demand for Agriculture Today, the American Soybean Association applauded President Trump, Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Secretary Brooke Rollins for finalizing historic renewable volume obligations for biomass-based diesel for 2026 and 2027, which will bolster U.S. soybean   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Students, faculty and alumni honored at 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards banquet * Media Contact: Kristin Knight | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-1130 | kristin.knight@okstate.edu On March 26, the Oklahoma State University's Ferguson College of Agriculture presented scholarships to more than 150 continuing students at the annual Scholarshi  more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Three Miami University students selected as 2026-2027 Goldwater Scholars * Three Miami University students have been named Goldwater Scholars for 2026-2027. Sara McGinnis, Thomas McKenzie, and Hannah Stevens are among 454 students nationwide to receive the prestigious scholarships. The undergraduate award is given annually to students who intend to pursue a research career in mathematics, natural sciences, and engi  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * AI as a creative partner Exploring AI's role in architecture and research innovation By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu In architecture and design, artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming more than a tool; it's a collaborator. University of Cincinnati architecture professor Ming Tang is exploring how AI can enhance research, teaching, and design creativity in his XRLab (Extended Reali  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Humanizing AI How Industrial Design students explore creativity and judgment By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu Professor Yingying Sun uses AI tools, including custom ChatGPT applications, to teach Industrial Design students at UC how to develop judgment, cross-disciplinary understanding and creative problem-solving skills. At the University of Cincinnati, Industrial Design students are learn  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Satellites show greater urban methane emissions than known UC expert talks to ABC News about latest findings By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu ABC News turned to an expert on methane at the University of Cincinnati about a new study that found the greenhouse gas is released from urban areas in higher densities than previously known. Researchers from Harvard University used obse  more

DAYTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for March 20-27, 2026: * Entrepreneurship took top billing this week with stories on Dayton 24/7 Now about the fifth anniversary of The Hub Powered by PNC Bank and the winner of the Flyer Pitch competition. Theologian Vince Miller contributed a piece to Commonweal. The Hub celebrates five years of moving Dayton forward through entrepreneurship (https://dayton247now.com/news/local/the-hub-celebrates  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Offers Inside Look at Leading Solar Energy Research By Daniel Miller UToledo's Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC) pulled back the curtain on the University's world-class solar energy research facilities this week, hosting members of the Golden Alumni Society & University of Toledo Retirees for a special presentation and tour. Dr. Adam Phillips, research associate   more

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Pharmacy Honors Sophomore Shapes Her Future Through Research and Resilience By Kirk Baird Mina Nooralden's version of the future started with a handwritten note. Growing up in Sylvania, Nooralden's path was heavily influenced by her mother, a teacher, and the supportive local school community. Yet, she didn't have a specific college in mind until a personalized letter from the Jesup Scott Honors College arri  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy Doubles Down on Extreme Proposal to Shut Down Ohio Colleges, Raise Costs for Working Families * Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy is doubling down on his extreme, costly proposal to shut down Ohio colleges and universities in order to fund his tax on working families. Ramaswamy's insistence on his proposal to shut down colleges and universities comes just after his campaign desperately attemp  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Leads Charge to Successfully Block Another SAVE America Act Push * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, issued the following statement after leading Democrats' efforts to successfully block Republicans' voter suppression amendment to advance the SAVE America Act, marking a key defeat as P  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Calls for Leadership Change at EPA * In 'Time to Wake Up' speech on Senate Floor, Senator Whitehouse detailed EPA Administrator Zeldin's lies to Congress and the American people as he serves fossil fuel polluters Whitehouse was joined on the Senate floor by Senator Markey Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) delivered his 305 th speech urging  more

KENT, Ohio, March 27 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson's research presentation * Christina Minassian, left, a graduate biological sciences student, won first place, and Widad El-Zein, a doctoral biomedical sciences student, won second place in Wright State's Three-Minute Thesis Competition. Christina Minassian spent several years working in a medical laboratory identifying diseases. T  more