| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday April 17, 2026 ( 68 items ) |
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14 State Attorneys General Support DOJ Proposed Rule to Review Bar Complaints Against Federal Attorneys
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 14 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a proposed rule that would establish a federal review process for bar complaints and ethics allegations against department attorneys.
The letter outlines concerns about politically driven efforts to leverage bar complaints against DOJ attorneys, which have escalated in recent years. Groups such as the Legal Accountability Center, the 65 Project, and the Ca
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2025-2026 Golden Bishop Awards
DELAWARE, Ohio, April 16 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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2025-2026 Golden Bishop Awards
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DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University is honoring students with Golden Bishop Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements in leadership, community service, and campus involvement during the current academic year.
The Golden Bishops were presented April 13, with WCSA President Raazia Aamir and Vice President Taylor Thompson serving as the event hosts
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Agilon Health Physician Network Raises Concerns Over Medicare Advantage CY2027 Payment Proposals
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Agilon Health Physician Network submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about the proposed Calendar Year (CY) 2027 payment updates and policy changes for Medicare Advantage (MA). While supporting CMS's goals to enhance value-based care, prevention, and chronic disease management, the Network warned the proposed updates risk creating substantial downward financial pressure on providers caring for Medic
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Allstate becomes the first major insurance provider to roll out free identity theft protection, delivering more value and protection to millions of customers
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, April 16 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Allstate becomes the first major insurance provider to roll out free identity theft protection, delivering more value and protection to millions of customers
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Key takeaways:
* Allstate is the first major U.S. insurer to offer free identity theft protection at no additional cost for millions of home, auto and renters insurance customers,
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Alumnus Commits $1 Million to Case Western Reserve University to Expand Access for Future Leaders in Sports and Athletics
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Alumnus commits $1 million to Case Western Reserve University to expand access for future leaders in sports and athletics
DJ Jones honors the support he received while at Weatherhead
Story by: Alan Ashby
For Daryl "DJ" Jones, DM (MGT '18), access to opportunity has always mattered. Raised in a middle-class family, the Battle Creek, Michigan, native understood how financial and emotional support can
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Assistant Secretary of Army for Civil Works Telle Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following written testimony by Adam R. Telle, assistant secretary of Army for Civil Works from an April 16, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 budget request:
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Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to be here today to discuss the President's Budget request for the Army Civil Works program.
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Bedford Falls Foundation Awards $1.8 Million to Kent State's College of Nursing
KENT, Ohio, April 17 -- Kent State University issued the following news:
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Bedford Falls Foundation Awards $1.8 Million to Kent State's College of Nursing
The Bedford Falls Foundation Donor Advised Fund recently made a $1.8 million gift to support students in Kent State University's College of Nursing. This gift will create a fund to provide a total of 150 scholarships for junior and senior nursing students during the next three years, with the aim of reducing the workforce shortage in th
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Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's War with Iran. This is Congresswoman Brown's second vote to end the war, following an earlier vote in March. In January, Brown also voted against funding Trump's Department of War, citing Trump's military escalations.
Congresswoman Brown releases th
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Buckeye Institute Charges OAPSE with Unfair Labor Practice Case...Again
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 16 [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 Charges OAPSE with Unfair Labor Practice Case...Again!
On Thursday, in another filing with the State Employment Relations Board (SERB)-the second in a week -The Buckeye Institute charged the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) wi
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Builder Sentiment Posts Notable Decline on Economic Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Builder Sentiment Posts Notable Decline on Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty coupled with rising building material costs and interest rates resulted in a sharp decline in builder sentiment in April as the housing market enters into the heart of the spring buying season.
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell four points to 34 in April, accordin
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Cedarville Connection Runs Deep in NTSB Investigation of Fatal Midair Crash
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Cedarville Connection Runs Deep in NTSB Investigation of Fatal Midair Crash
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by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer
When an aircraft crashes, investigators are left with fragments -damaged systems, scattered debris and unanswered questions. Their job is to piece together what happened. Behind every investigation, however, is human life.
Cedarville graduate helps investigate fatal aircraft crashe
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Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Great Lakes Restoration Opportunities and Challenges
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Great Lakes Restoration Opportunities and Challenges
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to examine restoration efforts in the Great Lakes region.
During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Mary Mertz, Director of the Ohio Depart
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing Discussing Solutions to Improve Public Health of Americans
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on April 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Healthier America: Legislative Proposals to Improve Public Health":
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"Today we will examine policy proposals to improve public health.
"Public health initiatives are essential to improving health outcomes, lowering long-term costs, and moving toward a healthier nation.
"Investments in
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Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on DOE FY 2027 Budget
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing on the Department of Energy's fiscal 2027 budget:
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"Welcome to today's hearing on the Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2027 budget and welcome back, Secretary Chris Wright, to the Energy Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
"Almost 14 months ago, you inherited a department that was not serv
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Chancellor's Medallion Dinner brings in over $123,000 for scholarships in 30th year
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 16 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Chancellor's Medallion Dinner brings in over $123,000 for scholarships in 30th year
The 30th annual IU Southeast Chancellor's Medallion Dinner, held April 11, 2026, raised over $123,000 from donations, ticket sales, sponsorships, and a special drawing for two signed Curt Cignetti bottles of Huber's spirits to support student scholarships.
This year's Chancellor's Medallion recognized communi
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Cleveland Museum of Art Marks the Nation's 250th Anniversary With a Range of Exhibitions Spotlighting American Artists
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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The Cleveland Museum of Art Marks the Nation's 250th Anniversary with a Range of Exhibitions Spotlighting American Artists
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) will mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a series of exhibitions on view this year that explore the breadth, complexity, and ongoing evolution of American art. From Indigenous works on paper
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Congresswoman Ross Announces New Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ross Announces New Chief of Staff
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that Meryl Harold will serve as her new Chief of Staff.
Meryl brings years of experience from Capitol Hill, the private sector, and Democratic campaigns to Congresswoman Ross' office. Most recently, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Congress
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Corps of Engineers Chief Graham Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. William H. 'Butch' Graham Jr., chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request:
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Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am honored to testify before your committee today, along with the Honorabl
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Cyber and Network Directorate welcomes new functional leaders
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Cyber and Network Directorate welcomes new functional leaders
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HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Three new senior leaders have been appointed to key functional roles within the Cyber and Networks Directorate, officials announced, strengthening efforts to advance acquisition execution, workforce development and talent management.
Meghan Rosso, Marcus Green and Jennifer Roba
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: On Tax Day, Reminder That Republican Senate Candidates Slashed Americans' Health Care and Sold Out Working Families to Fund Tax Breaks for Billionaires
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on April 15, 2026:
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On Tax Day, Reminder that Republican Senate Candidates Slashed Americans' Health Care and Sold Out Working Families to Fund Tax Breaks for Billionaires
Today, as Americans file their taxes, Republican Senate candidates are standing behind their toxic agenda that cuts Medicaid and other critical programs in order to fund a tax giveaway for billionaires. In response, Demo
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Duke Energy Foundation Announces First Round of America250 Grants to Strengthen Florida Communities
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 17 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to strengthen Florida communities
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - To strengthen communities across Florida as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $22,500 to five nonprofit organizations through its America250 initiative. The grants are part of a first round investment totaling more than $250,000 acr
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Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Department of Energy FY2027 Budget
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Department of Energy FY2027 Budget
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget.
"This subcommittee has spent considerable time examining this historic load growth and what type o
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Experimental Operations Unit accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Experimental Operations Unit accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
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The Air Force's Experimental Operations Unit, under Air Combat Command, concluded a critical exercise with Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California, putting principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System into practice. The exercise employed the YFQ-44A
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FAA Approves Noise Compatibility Program for John Glenn Columbus International Airport
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has announced the approval of the noise compatibility program for John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Ohio. This decision follows a review of measures submitted by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority to mitigate aircraft noise impacts on the surrounding area.
The approval is the result of a planning study conducted between 2018 and 2025. On Oct. 14, 2025, the FAA verified that the no
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FAU: Too Hot to Handle - How Heat is Reshaping U.S. Population Shifts
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Too Hot to Handle? How Heat is Reshaping U.S. Population Shifts
Study Snapshot: Rising temperatures across the United States are often assumed to be a major force driving people to relocate. But new research from Florida Atlantic University shows a more nuanced reality: climate alone is not a primary driver of migration patterns. Using
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FCC Media Bureau Establishes Pleading Cycle For Application For Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Television Licenses From INYO Broadcast Licenses
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-85) on April 16, 2026:
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On April 16, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) accepted for filing an application seeking consent to the assignment of 23 broadcast television station licenses from INYO Broadcast Licenses, LLC (INYO), to ION Television License, LLC, a subsidiary of the E.W. Scripps Company (Scripps, and, together with INYO, Applic
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Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Since he was 11 years old, Bruce McPheron knew he was going to become an entomologist one day. It wasn't simply a dream but a lifelong plan put in motion while he was a 4-H youth in Ohio exploring the county fairgrounds and its exhibits.
Through his years of higher education and graduate work at Ohio State
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From Bowling Green to the Far Side of the Moon: BGSU Alumnus Matthew Burmeister Plays Key Role in Artemis II Success
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 17 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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From Bowling Green to the far side of the moon: BGSU alumnus Matthew Burmeister plays key role in Artemis II success
Serving as the Spaceport Command and Control System (SCCS) hardware lead, Burmeister was responsible for the ground equipment that powered the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft off the pad on April 1
By Branden Ferguson
As the world watched the NASA Orion space
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FTC Stops Operation that Allegedly Targeted People Seeking Student Loan Debt Relief
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Stops Operation that Allegedly Targeted People Seeking Student Loan Debt Relief
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The Federal Trade Commission has obtained a temporary restraining order against an alleged student loan debt relief scheme and its operators over allegations they pretended to be affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education or loan servicers and falsely promised student loan debt relief that did not exist in ex
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Ga. A.G. Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," is a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used for large animals, but it is also the top ingredient found in fentanyl powder, including fenta
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Guibal Britt, Albertsen Headline All-OVC Selections
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, April 16 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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Guibal Britt, Albertsen Headline All-OVC Selections
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SIUE women's tennis standout Margaux Guibal Britt and Head Coach Adam Albertsen earned top league honors from the Ohio Valley Conference, it was announced Thursday.
Guibal Britt, a senior from Rossville, Tennessee, was named the OVC Player of the Year. Playing No. 1 singles this season, Guibal Britt holds a 16-7 singles
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Hoeven Working to Expand Market Access With U.S. Trade Representative as Part of USMCA's Six-Year Review
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Hoeven Working to Expand Market Access With U.S. Trade Representative as Part of USMCA's Six-Year Review
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Senator Joins Letter Led by Daines, Klobuchar, Boozman and Warnock to Outline Support for USMCA, Need for Markets
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in urging expanded market
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House Administration Committee Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing With Secretaries of State on Voter Eligibility and List Maintenance
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing with Secretaries of State on Voter Eligibility and List Maintenance
Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) opened today's Full Committee Hearing titled, "Oversight with Secretaries of State: List Maintenance and Eligibility Verification."
Chairman Steil's full opening statement as prepared for d
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HPU Student Entrepreneurs Earn $30,000 in Business Plan Competition
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 16 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Student Entrepreneurs Earn $30,000 in Business Plan Competition
High Point University students presented their business plans to a panel of judges and received a combined $30,000 in start-up funds at the 16 th annual HPU Business Plan Competition on April 8.
Students pitched their ideas as they competed at the Callicutt Life Skills Theater for funding to launch or develop their business
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Husted Highlights Importance of Great Lakes, Introduces Ohioans to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Husted highlights importance of Great Lakes, introduces Ohioans to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced Ohioans appearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee as witnesses during a hearing on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
During the hearing, Husted also highlighted his legislation that was recently signed into l
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Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Case Studies of the Misguided Stampede to Build Gas Power Plants
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 17 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Case studies of the misguided stampede to build gas power plants
Key Takeaways:
Consumers face significant risks from spikes in natural gas prices caused by weather and geopolitical events; these risks rise in relation to the amount of new gas-fired capacity added to the grid.
Significant progress can be made on the state level by moving away from fossil f
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Klobuchar, Daines, Boozman, Warnock Lead Letter to USTR Emphasizing Importance of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urging Certainty and Market Access for American Producers
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Daines, Boozman, Warnock Lead Letter to USTR Emphasizing Importance of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urging Certainty and Market Access for American Producers
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Boozman (R-AK), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA.) led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR
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KnowledgeWorks: Designing for Humanity as AI Saturates Education Systems
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 17 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Designing for Humanity as AI Saturates Education Systems
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* As AI becomes a constant presence in learning, education systems face a higher-stakes question about how to protect relationships, agency and what makes learning human
* Drawing on KnowledgeWorks' forecast on the future of learning and a new report from the Brookings Institution, we explore how unchecked efficiency and automation can quie
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen
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MISS. SENATORS EMPHASIZE SUPPORT OF U.S.-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT, URGE MARKET ACCESS FOR AMERICAN PRODUCERS
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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MISS. SENATORS EMPHASIZE SUPPORT OF U.S.-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT, URGE MARKET ACCESS FOR AMERICAN PRODUCERS
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith Sign Bipartisan Letter of Support Ahead of Trade Pact Review
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among a bipartisan push to ensure that members of Congress, farmers, and ranchers are consulted as the U.S.-Mex
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More than 130 organizations express alarm over proposed changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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More than 130 organizations express alarm over proposed changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter
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Itasca, IL- On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a significantly revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter.
Today, more than 130 organizations issued the following st
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More than a project: the mentors behind Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum
OXFORD, Ohio, April 16 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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More than a project: the mentors behind Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum
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Julia Moore '25 came to Miami as a Creative Writing major, not a researcher. But by the time she presented her analysis on themes in middle grade fiction at last year's Undergraduate Research Forum (URF), she had become both. Molly Weeldreyer, a senior double-majoring in Urban and Regional Planning and Creative Writing, had a similar exper
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Moreno Highlights Wins For Ohio in Republicans' Working Families Tax Cut Bill
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Moreno Highlights Wins For Ohio in Republicans' Working Families Tax Cut Bill
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) delivered remarks at Senate Republicans' Tax Day press conference to highlight the wins for Ohio families in the Working Families Tax Cuts. In addition to no tax on social security, overtime, or tips, the bill championed by President Trump results in a take-home pay incre
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N.J. A.G. Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing
Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart
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North American Menopause Society: Longer Reproductive Span Linked With Slower Rates of Cognitive Decline
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The North American Menopause Society, an organization that promotes the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging, issued the following news release:
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Longer Reproductive Span Linked With Slower Rates of Cognitive Decline
New large-scale study documented a significant association between endogenous estrogen-exposure history and better cognitive function in older women,
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Novel technique drills more detail into ice core records
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 16 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Novel technique drills more detail into ice core records
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Glaciers can reveal vast archives of information about Earth's environmental past, but deciphering the origins of the matter within them can be a challenge.
Now, using a novel technique that enables researchers to directly analyze millions of individual particles at once, a new study has revealed that specks of dust trapped in Antarctic ice likely or
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NUHS Partners with University Hospitals for New Preceptorship Opportunities
LOMBARD, Illinois, April 16 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news:
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NUHS Partners with University Hospitals for New Preceptorship Opportunities
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National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) has partnered with University Hospitals (UH) to offer Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC) students the opportunity to participate in a three-month clinical internship as part of a multidisciplinary care team. NUHS students will complete their internships within the UH
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Ohio Livestock Producers Reminded to Report Forage Losses
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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Ohio Livestock Producers Reminded to Report Forage Losses
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Coverage Available for Eligible Grazing Losses Due to Drought
COLUMBUS, OHIO, April 15, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency State (FSA) Executive Director Don Jones reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred thus far in 2026 due to the drought to report t
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Ohio State Medical Association: Insurance Takebacks Legislation Passes in Ohio Senate
DUBLIN, Ohio, April 16 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news on April 15, 2026:
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Insurance Takebacks Legislation Passes in Ohio Senate
Sub-SB 162 Passes on the Senate Floor
OSMA is excited to report another victory in our efforts to bring meaningful insurance reform to Ohio. This afternoon, Substitute Senate Bill 162, legislation which makes changes to the insurance payment recoupment process to reduce administrative burden on physicians, passed on the floor of
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Philanthropist E. Roe Stamps to deliver Ohio State's spring commencement address
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 16 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Philanthropist E. Roe Stamps to deliver Ohio State's spring commencement address
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Philanthropist and private investor E. Roe Stamps IV will deliver this year's spring commencement address at The Ohio State University.
Beginning at noon at Ohio Stadium on Sunday, May 10, the commencement ceremony will feature the conferral of roughly 12,000 diplomas.
Stamps is best known as the co-founder of the Boston-based
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Rep. Sykes Again Votes to Reassert Congressional Authority on Iran War Powers
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on April 16, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Again Votes to Reassert Congressional Authority on Iran War Powers
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement after once again voting in favor of a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution did not pass the House.
As tensions remain high, diplomatic effor
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Rep. Sykes Votes to Protect Haitian Families, Advance TPS Legislation
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Votes to Protect Haitian Families, Advance TPS Legislation
Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted for H.R. 1689, requiring the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through January 20, 2029. Rep. Sykes also previously signed a bipartisan discharge petition to bring the measure to the House floor, suppor
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers
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Scripps Sports secures multi-year partnership with Premier Women's Rodeo
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release:
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Scripps Sports secures multi-year partnership with Premier Women's Rodeo
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April 16, 2026 By jim.weiss
ION and Grit to become exclusive U.S. television home for PWR championship events
CINCINNATI - Scripps Sports has entered into a comprehensive multi-year broadcast partnership with Professional Bull Riders (PBR), the global leader in bull riding entertain
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Sen. Warren Seeks Data on States Seizing Americans' Unclaimed Assets
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren Seeks Data on States Seizing Americans' Unclaimed Assets
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), raising concerns and seeking data regarding rece
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Senate Republicans: Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering Real Results for Americans
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Senate Republicans: Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering Real Results for Americans
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Washington, D.C.- Last year, congressional Republicans worked with President Trump to prevent the biggest tax hike in American history. Now, with the tax filing season ending, tens of millions of American families are finding more money in their pockets thanks to new tax relief included in the Working Families Tax
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Shawnee State University Students Bridge Disciplines Through Hands-On Collaboration in 3D Printing and Occupational Therapy
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, April 15 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news:
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Shawnee State University Students Bridge Disciplines Through Hands-On Collaboration in 3D Printing and Occupational Therapy
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Students in the Master of Occupational Therapy and the Bachelor's in Plastics Engineering Technology programs at Shawnee State University recently came together for an interdisciplinary learning experience, one that challenged them to collaborate across disciplines to design and bu
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SPJ opens applications for The SPJ News student newsroom at SPJ26 convention
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ opens applications for The SPJ News student newsroom at SPJ26 convention
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Media Contact:
SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org
The Society of Professional Journalists is now accepting applications for The SPJ News, its immersive, student-led newsroom at the SPJ26 journalism convention in Columbus, Ohio.
Ten student journalists and recent graduates wil
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Tonko, Balderson Champion Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Mental Health Care for Kids
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Tonko, Balderson Champion Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Mental Health Care for Kids
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WASHINGTON, DC -Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY-20) and Troy Balderson (R-OH-12) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) program. The bill H.R. 8209, would amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant
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Trine esports repeats as conference champion
ANGOLA, Indiana, April 16 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine esports repeats as conference champion
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Trine University's esports teams won the Block House Esports League MIAA competition Sunday, April 12, the first time Trine has secured the title in back-to-back semesters.
"It was also a dominant performance by Trine, as we achieved the maximum score of 240 out of 240 points," said Jeremy Goossens, director of esports at Trine.
Out of the three Trine teams compet
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Tax Day Wins for Hardworking Americans Thanks to Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Tax Day Wins for Hardworking Americans Thanks to Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Republican Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in
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University of Cincinnati: 1819 Partnership Gives Students Direct Path to AI Careers
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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New 1819 partnership gives students direct path to AI careers
Tata Consultancy Services and Salesforce to put graduates to work
By Diana Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu
A new partnership at the University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub could give students something many graduates want most: A direct route from the classroom to a high-demand tech job. UC has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS
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University of Cincinnati: Criminal Justice Degree Prepares Some Grads for Private-sector Work
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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A criminal justice degree prepares some grads for private-sector work
Program alums have found fulfilling careers in asset protection and loss prevention
By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu
The University of Cincinnati's top-ranked criminal justice program is a national leader in education and research within this vital field. The program is consistently recognized for equipping law enforcement
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University of Cincinnati: Health Care Industry is Hiring Despite a Job Market That Has Cooled
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Health care industry is hiring despite a job market that has cooled
UC professors say the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact demand for nurses
By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu
Scripps News reports that the US labor market is showing signs of strain with hiring in many professions cooling. One bright spot is among health care workers, who remain in demand.
The U.S. economy added
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UToledo to Host Panel Discussion on Jeep History
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 16 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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UToledo to Host Panel Discussion on Jeep History
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Toledo Jeep Fest, in partnership with the America250 Campaign, will host a special public program titled "Jeep: Forged in Toledo -The People Behind an American Icon" at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, in The University of Toledo's Carlson Library.
The event is free and open to the public.
Local historian and author Tedd Long will lead a multimedia presentation
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Va. A.G. Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs
Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at
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W.Va. A.G. McCuskey Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Attorney General McCuskey joins bipartisan coalition in support of federal rule to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing
Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co
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Young, Colleagues Support U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urge Market Access for American Producers
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Colleagues Support U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urge Market Access for American Producers
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer emphasizing support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of the Agreement's six-year joint review and urging expanded market access and
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