CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * 16 Clemson students and alumni recognized by National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program * Sixteen Clemson University students and alumni were recognized by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), a highly competitive award that supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The fellowship  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 21 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AFIT CI Chief Resident Selected for 2026 Armed Forces World Championships By Jaclyn Knapp, AFIT Institutional Advancement Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution (AFIT CI) radiology resident, Capt. Timothy Hendricks was selected to complete in the 60th World Military Armed Forces Sports (AFS) Cross Country Team World Championships in Pigi Pilis Trikala, Greece in March 20  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * AFLCMC to host invitation-only hiring event, seeks candidates for June 2026 interviews * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and 66th Air Base Group officials are seeking qualified candidates for an upcoming recruitment and hiring event supporting mission needs here. Interested applicants are asked to submit their resumes through the of  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * American Association for Cancer Research Recognizes 2025-2026 Research Grantees * PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is proud to announce its newest class of grant recipients. Since 1993, the AACR has awarded more than $551 million through more than 1,100 research grants to support scientists in advancing cancer re  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- American Mutual Share Insurance Corp., Dublin, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing the agency's review of the regulations governing mergers of insured credit unions and voluntary termination or conversion of insured status. ASI, which insures more than 1.25 million members across 86 state-chartered credit unions in 10 states, urged the NCUA to modernize its existing rules to better balance regulatory requirements   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains fili  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Annual honors awarded during Ag Week Banquet * During the CAFES Prexy Council Ag Week Banquet April 15 at South Dakota State University, students, faculty, staff, alums and friends of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences were honored with awards recognizing their hard work and dedication to the agriculture industry. "On behalf of Prexy Council, we are grateful for all   more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Daines, Klobuchar, Boozman, Warnock Emphasize Support of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urge Market Access for American Producers * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture and Finance Committees, joined U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) to send a let  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * BOMBSHELL REPORTING: Jon Husted's Ties to $61 Million Dollar Bribery Scandal Much Deeper Than Previously Known COLUMBUS, OHIO -New reporting from the Associated Press reveals that Senator Jon Husted's ties to the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, the largest corruption scheme in Ohio history, are much deeper than previously known. The new reporting reveals that Husted played a key role in negotiating the billi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 [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: * * * The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to End the SEC's "Usurpation of the First Amendment" * Columbus, OH - On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed its second amicus brief in Powell v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This one with the U.S. Supreme Cour  more

BEREA, Ohio, April 20 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW named a top college musical theatre program in the nation * Decades of high praise and accolades for the elite program make BW a powerhouse pipeline for students seeking careers on Broadway, national tours, film and television. Who doesn't love a little fanfare and celebration when it comes to BW's music theatre program earning another accolade? The recognitions are as plentiful as the many graduates wh  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Cannabis clean slate would provide transformative legislation * Rep. Carroll, committee hear from experts on needed reforms PHILADELPHIA, April 20 - For too many people in historically underserved communities, a minor cannabis offense has meant years of lost opportunities and collateral consequences. Difficulty finding housing and struggles to find good-paying jobs can plague a p  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Cassandra Burke Robertson, professor of law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation supporting an exemption request by Aurora Operations Inc. for certain safety equipment requirements. Robertson argued that the exemption meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) equivalent-level-of-safety standard. She pointed out that cab-mounted beacons are more reliable than trad  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, April 20 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Certificate in Conservation Psychology: Because Environmental Problems are People Problems * A 9-credit certificate, offered online and in person, focused on understanding human responses to environmental issues and fostering meaningful change. The dual challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss are among the most urgent and complex issues affecting the well-being of both human and nonhuman commun  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU, Pitt Celebrate Opening of Pittsburgh Federal Statistical Research Data Center * Carnegie Mellon University, in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh, is celebrating the opening of the Pittsburgh Federal Statistical Research Data Center (opens in new window) (FSRDC), a flagship federal program overseen by the U.S. Census Bureau. Hosted in the Cathedral of Learning at Pitt, the Pittsb  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release: * * * Combining Cannabis with Opioids Offers No Added Pain Relief for Knee Arthritis Patients * CHICAGO -Combining cannabis with an opioid did not improve acute pain for people with knee arthritis, according to results of a study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). While anima  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Compass Community Health, Portsmouth, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The community health center organization warns that the shift from manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based pricing model would destabilize health center pharmacies nationwide, create financial and administrative burdens, and jeopardize patient access to affordable medic  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Department of Statistics hosts 10th annual DataFest * One dataset. 48 hours. 100 students. Thousands of megabytes of data. For data analytics students and statistics faculty at The Ohio State University, these are the ingredients for one of the biggest events of the year: DataFest. On April 10-12, the Department of Statistics hosted the 10th iteration of the event in Cockins Hall. "DataFest is an intensive w  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 21 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Cybersecurity Team Recovers Nearly $300,000 for Nonprofit Client Following Email Fraud Teamwork between a Dinsmore client's Commercial Litigation attorney and the Firm's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team recently led to the recovery of nearly $300,000 after the client was targeted by a sophisticated business email compromise scheme. The client developed a multi-million-dollar affor  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Fair Housing Resource Center, Painesville, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's proposed rule on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. FHRC highlights concerns about an increasing array of fees charged to renters that appear unjustified and potentially harmful to housing stability. In its commentary, FHRC draws attention to the proliferation of what it terms "junk fees" imposed at multiple stag  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Firelands Regional Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the agency's Request for Information on the potential implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. The health system detailed numerous questions and concerns about the proposed shift from the current upfront discount pricing model to a rebate-based structure for 340B program drugs.   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * For some Americans, their accent isn't just related to where they live * For people living in some parts of the United States, their accent might not just indicate where they live - but also who they think they are. In a small study in rural northwestern Ohio, researchers found that men who had a "country" identity - for example, a love of hunting and guns, pickup trucks and country music - showed different   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 20 -- The Florida State University's College of Business issued the following news: * * * Student-run investment fund earns Top 10 distinction The Student Investment Fund (SIF) at Florida State University's Herbert Wertheim College of Business ranks among the Top 10 student-managed investment funds at public schools nationwide, according to recently released rankings published by The Center for Investment Research. The Wertheim College's SIF secured the No. 10 spo  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- HealthSource of Ohio, a Federally Qualified Health Center based in Cincinnati, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the proposed shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based system would impose severe financial and operational challenges on Community Health Centers nationwide, threatening their ability to pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * New Report Reveals Illicit Foreign Donations and Mass Resignations at ActBlue Today, the House Judiciary Committee, House Administration Committee, and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a joint interim staff report titled "Fraud on ActBlue, Part II: Illicit Foreign Donations and a Cover-up Sour Mass Resignations   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * How AI is reshaping global supply chains--and what CWRU students are learning from it Story by: Brianna Smith From empty store shelves and inventory shortages to delayed package deliveries and surging gas prices, supply chain disruptions--often driven by natural disasters, geopolitical tensions and rapid technological change--shape everyday life in visible ways. While these challenges are not new,   more

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, April 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union: Whirlpool Can't Celebrate American Manufacturing While Dismantling It * The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) issued the following statement in response to the recent story published by the Coalition for a Prosperous America: The Coalition for a Prosperous America's glowin  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Apr 20, 2026 ICYMI: Republicans Plan Big Spending to Keep Ohio's Senate Seat. A Bribery Scandal Adds to Their Challenges [Associated Press] Associated Press: "Husted was recently called to testify as a defense witness in the related criminal trial of two former energy executives, testimony he might have to reprise after a hung jury led to a mistrial in the case in   more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 21 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Gas is the wrong choice for Whyalla steel Key Takeaways: As South Australia lacks a competitive advantage in gas, locking in long-term gas use at Whyalla is a risk that is magnified by the Iran conflict. A gas-based Whyalla steelworks looks unlikely to remain viable in a sector undergoing a global transition away from fossil fuels. With day one green hyd  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 20 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast's Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. earns prestigious CACREP Accreditation, strengthening regional mental health workforce * View print quality image about1 about1 Indiana University Southeast has earned accreditation for its Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A. CMHC) program from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Pro  more

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, April 21 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * John Carroll University Announces Re-release of 1886 John Carroll Lager Alumni & Careers John Carroll University and the John Carroll Alumni Association are proud to announce the re-release of 1886 John Carroll Lager, the official beer of the John Carroll alumni community. Following its historic debut in 2025--where the brew sold out in under a week at all 19 Cleveland-area Heinen's locations--the   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Kansas State president calls for a new land-grant vision with Patterson Lecture * From emerging diseases and natural disasters to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, change in the world is happening faster than ever before. To help communities face these challenges, states' flagship universities must adopt a Land-grant 3.0 model to remain relevant. That was the message from Kansas State Universit  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Against DC Water Over Potomac Interceptor Collapse Complaint Seeks Compensation and Penalties for Damage Caused by Sewage Spill * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Department of the Environment today filed a lawsuit against DC Water seeking penalties and damages for costs associated with contamination of  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 20 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University hosts 'Liberty's Echoes' conference exploring global impact of the Declaration of Independence * Miami University's Center for Civics, Culture, and Society hosted Liberty's Echoes: Global Reverberations of the Declaration of Independence, a two-day conference held April 9-10 at the Armstrong Student Center. The event brought together leading scholars, educators, and students to examine the enduring  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * More Young Adults Interested in the Construction Trades, but Challenges Persist A new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that more young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are interested in the construction trades but more work needs to be done to educate the public that there are increasing opportunities for rewarding, lucrative career  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Congratulations to Summer 2026 Isle Royale Artists-in-Residence, Emerging Artists, and Teen Artists HOUGHTON, Mich. - Isle Royale National Park is proud to announce the chosen summer 2026 artists for its artist-in-residence programs. The artists chosen for the Established Artist-in-Residence are: * Ellie Anderson (Fiber, Chicago, Illinois) * Amber Dietz (Photography, D  more

CANTON, Ohio, April 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Dexter Lawrence 'ecstatic' to join Bengals after trade from Giants: 'I have a fire in me' Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Needing to make a big defensive splash in April, the Bengals added a massive man when they traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The cost wasn't cheap. Cincinnati shipped its first-round pick -- the 10th overall selection in this week's draft -- to New York in exchange for "  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Ohio Hills Health Services has expressed opposition to the proposed Health Resources and Services Administration 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. OHHS warns that the shift of rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to community health centers (CHCs) threatens the financial and operational viability of CHC pharmacy operations nationwide, potentially destabilizing care for vulnerable populations. The organization urges to exempt CHCs from the pilot program due to the sev  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association, Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing support for HRSA's proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. PILMA, a coalition of labor unions and biopharmaceutical employers, advocates for economic growth, quality union jobs, medical innovation, and affordable healthcare access for working families. PILMA highlights concerns that the curre  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 20 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Pharmacy Program Fuels Mission-Minded Service * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer Amberly wandered through the Caring Partners International medical clinic in Guatemala, unaware that she had once been at the center of a life-or-death emergency there. Guatemala clinic moment highlights emergency CPR and long-term impact Cedarville University pharmacy student Thomas Bonifield, who was servi  more

AKRON, Ohio, April 21 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Potomac Edison Customers in Maryland Can Lower Their Bills With New Residential Time-of-Use Rate Shifting electricity use to times of the day when demand is lower can save money for participating residential customers * WILLIAMSPORT, Md. - Maryland customers of Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), now have a new way to save on their electric bill. A new res  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 20 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Pre-Occupational Therapy Senior Turns Passion Into Purpose * In just two years, Amanda Abraham has made a lasting impact as a student in the health science program. Originally from Allen Park, Michigan, Abraham chose her university experience based on more than academics. CELEBRATING SUCCESS : UToledo recognizes the Class of 2026 with a series of stories featuring students receiving their degrees at sprin  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Primary Health Network, Sharon, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. PHN warns that the program's shift of financial responsibility from manufacturers to safety-net providers poses a threat to Community Health Centers' ability to serve vulnerable populations. In its letter to HRSA's Office of Pharmacy Affairs, PHN highlights concerns t  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Rein In Corporate Bankruptcy Abuse Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) led a bipartisan, bicameral group including Rep. Lance Gooden (TX-05) and Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) in reintroducing the Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act to prevent corporations from  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Urges Swift Tariff Refunds, Accountability for Ohio Businesses and Families U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) today called for urgent action to ensure businesses receive refunds following the Supreme Court's ruling striking down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In February, the Court ruled that the Trump Administr  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation, Columbus, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Park Service supporting its proposed rule to amend hunting and trapping regulations in Alaskan national preserves. The proposed rule seeks to restore federal regulations in alignment with the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) as originally implemented, reversing regulatory changes introduced in rules from 2015, 2017, and 2024. SAF emphasized   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 [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: * * * The Buckeye Institute Urges SCOTUS to Protect Constitutional Safeguards for Judicial Impeachment * Columbus, OH - On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Newman v. Moore, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case, arguing that the Judicial Cou  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 20 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Goldwater Scholar Ohio Wesleyan University student Ian Sander has been named a 2026-2027 by the prestigious Barry M. ship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The highly competitive ship is widely considered the preeminent undergraduate award for students pursuing degrees in mathematics, science, or engineering. A junior from Pemberville, Ohio, Sander is one of 454 college sophomores and juniors  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 21 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following joint news release on April 20, 2026 with U.S. Soybean Export Council and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health: * * * U.S. Soy Welcomes $14 Million in New USDA Trade Development Funding to Drive Global Export Demand The American Soybean Association (ASA), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) today announced the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * Levine bestowed with ARCA Research Award Allison Levine, an assistant professor in the University of Iowa College of Education's Department of Counselor Education, was recently named recipient of the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association's (ARCA) 2026 Research Award. The award was the result of a Levine-led research team that collaborated to produce "A Content Analysis  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Video Game Improves Emergency Doctor Trauma Triage Decision Making Emergency physicians who play a video game about trauma triage outperform their peers who only receive standard education when it comes to properly caring for severely injured older adults. The findings are published today in JAMA. The video game - developed by a team of UPMC and University of Pittsburgh   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "There's a Storm Coming" - Senate Republicans "Sound the Alarm" as Democrats Create "A Feasible Path" to the Majority New York Times: "[Democrats have] recruited unusually strong candidates in three states that supported Mr. Trump three times: North Carolina, Ohio and Alaska" MS NOW: "Now, just over six months out from Election Day, the herculean suddenly seems p  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, April 21 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Wofford to confer four honorary degrees at 172nd Commencement Allen, Carpenter, Samhats will be honored; Nayef Samhat to give Commencement address * Wofford College will confer honorary degrees on Ashley Richardson Allen, Christopher A.P. Carpenter '90, Dr. Nayef Samhat and Prema Samhat during its 172nd annual Commencement on Sunday, May 17. Nayef Samhat, the 11th president of Wofford College, will del  more

KENT, Ohio, April 20 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State student-athletes help build Fairborn home for family seeking homeownership * Student-athletes and coaches from Wright State University volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department on March 12 in Lot 4. "This is saving us about eight weeks of volunteerism on our build site," said David Mauch, a 1995 Wright State alum  more