| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Wednesday April 22, 2026 ( 36 items ) |
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AES Ohio Foundation awards $25,000 to DC Flyers program
DAYTON, Ohio, April 21 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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AES Ohio Foundation awards $25,000 to DC Flyers program
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The University of Dayton's 10-week summer internship program in Washington, D.C., will continue its legacy of developing future public servants with another year of financial support from the AES Ohio Foundation.
The AES Ohio Foundation is providing $25,000 to DC Flyers, a program that facilitates student internships ranging from placements on Capito
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL RECOGNIZES EARTH DAY, CONTINUES TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT FROM UNLAWFUL FEDERAL ACTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL RECOGNIZES EARTH DAY, CONTINUES TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT FROM UNLAWFUL FEDERAL ACTIONS
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Chicago - With Earth Day approaching, Attorney General Kwame Raoul today highlighted his office's work to protect the environment, advance clean energy solutions, and sound the alarm about the Trump administration's unprecedented attempts to illegally dismantle programs a
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Brigadier General Ravindra V. Wagh to Speak at Adrian College Spring Commencement
ADRIAN, Michigan, April 21 -- Adrian College issued the following news release:
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Brigadier General Ravindra V. Wagh to speak at Adrian College Spring Commencement
Brigadier General Ravindra V. Wagh, the Assistant to the Adjutant General-Army for the Michigan National Guard, will deliver Adrian College's Spring Commencement address at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 3.
Wagh also serves as the special assistant to the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau for Pacific initiatives.
Wagh's awards inc
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Buchanan, Miller, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Buchanan, Miller, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
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"For Too Long, Our Health Care System Has Focused on Treating Illness After the Fact Instead of Preventing It."
Highlights the Life-Saving Role of Early Detection and Prevention in Reducing Cancer's Long-Term Impact
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways
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Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet "challenges of today and tomorrow"
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet "challenges of today and tomorrow"
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The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal, April 21, a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security
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Case Western Reserve Researchers Using AI at Hair-width Scale to Reveal Renaissance Master's Hidden Hand
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve researchers using AI at hair-width scale to reveal Renaissance master's hidden hand
Technique could transform art authentication, detect sophisticated forgeries
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Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and physics at the width of a single hair to peer into the surface of Renaissance paintings, offering new clues about how maste
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CAUGHT LYING: Eric Conroy's "Humble Origins" Story Falls Apart as Financial Disclosures Expose Up To Nearly $1 Million in Personal Assets
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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CAUGHT LYING: Eric Conroy's "Humble Origins" Story Falls Apart as Financial Disclosures Expose Up To Nearly $1 Million in Personal Assets
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Tiffin Ohio : "Conroy says he doesn't have much money. Federal filings show personal assets up to $966,000 and $287,500 in self-loans."
It didn't take long for Eric Conroy to get caught lying to Southwest Ohio.
New reporting from Tiffin Oh
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CEC dean receives civil engineering honor from alma mater
OXFORD, Ohio, April 21 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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CEC dean receives civil engineering honor from alma mater
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When Beena Sukumaran scanned the list of past recipients of Purdue University's Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Awards (CEAAA), she saw several names who brought back fond memories.
There were names of people she had hoped to work with while pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Purdue. There were names of those who had carved out successful and in
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Cedarville Graduate Wins Best in Show at Cleveland Gaming Classic
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 21 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Cedarville Graduate Wins Best in Show at Cleveland Gaming Classic
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by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer
In an industry where indie developers spend years building a single game, a Cedarville University graduate and his team earned a major payoff. Their game, "The Violets of Amicus," won Best in Show at the 2025 Cleveland Gaming Classic.
Dan Jewett Leads Award-Winning Indie Game Team
Dan Jewe
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Creating Jobs in Allegheny County: Gov. Shapiro Announces Mondi Bags USA Selects Pennsylvania for Manufacturing Expansion, Creating Approximately 170 New Jobs
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Creating Jobs in Allegheny County: Governor Shapiro Announces Mondi Bags USA Selects Pennsylvania for Manufacturing Expansion, Creating Approximately 170 New Jobs
The Shapiro Administration is investing over $1 million into the manufacturer's new 200,000-square-foot Findlay Township facility.
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has competed for and won over $
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From Amazon Research to Italian Food Studies, Ohio Wesleyan Announces Spring 2026 Grant Recipients
DELAWARE, Ohio, April 21 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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Educational Enrichment
Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding $36,950 in OWU Connection grants this spring to help students conduct biodiversity research in Peru, work with zoo animals in Ecuador, research the bacteria that protect squid eggs, review American voting behavior, and explore the Slow Food Movement in Italy.
The university awards multiple rounds of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) each aca
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From Rainout Shelters to the Courtroom: Inside CWRU Students' and Researchers' Environmental Work
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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From rainout shelters to the courtroom: Inside CWRU students' and researchers' environmental work
Story by: Brianna Smith
Each year, Earth Day (April 22) highlights the importance of protecting natural resources, combating climate change and promoting sustainability--from recycling and reducing waste to supporting eco-friendly businesses.
At Case Western Reserve University, that commitment extends
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GE Aerospace Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
EVENDALE, Ohio, April 21 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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GE Aerospace Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
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Strong 1Q performance with robust commercial services backlog growth, trending to high-end of 2026 guide
First Quarter 2026:
* Total orders of $23.0B, +87%;
* Total revenue (GAAP) of $12.4B,
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Grandfather's Vietnam heroism led grandson to USF and an interest in national security
TAMPA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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Grandfather's Vietnam heroism led grandson to USF and an interest in national security
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A look inside "Saigon Lady" [Photograph courtesy of the National Warplane Museum]
By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing
A 2018 trip to California opened Calvin Pham's eyes to the far-reaching impact of one man's pursuit of freedom.
There, he met dozens of cousins -descendants of relatives w
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HRC Launches $15 Million Electoral Program & New Poll Showing 92% Of LGBTQ+ Voters Will "Definitely Vote" in November
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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LET'S GET FREE: HRC Launches $15 Million Electoral Program & New Poll Showing 92% Of LGBTQ+ Voters Will "Definitely Vote" in November
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The program aims to retake a pro-equality majority in the US House, make pro-equality gains in the US Senate, expand the number of openly LGBTQ+ electeds, and beat back anti-LGBTQ+ ballot measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Human Rights Campa
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Illinois' Energy Leadership at Risk Without a Pragmatic Climate Strategy, New PPI Report Warns
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release:
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Illinois' Energy Leadership at Risk Without a Pragmatic Climate Strategy, New PPI Report Warns
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A new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) finds that Illinois has built one of the nation's cleanest and most affordable energy systems, but warns that calendar-driven mandates to phase out natural gas generation could undermine grid reliability, drive up
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Kaptur Announces $536,616 Federal Award to Rehabilitate Defiance County Airport Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur Announces $536,616 Federal Award to Rehabilitate Defiance County Airport Infrastructure
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced today that the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has awarded a $536,616 federal award to support critical infrastructure improvements at Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI).
"Northwest Ohio
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KnowledgeWorks: Laying the Foundation for Transformational Change in Education
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Laying the Foundation for Transformational Change in Education
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* A strategy guide that helps users take actions today for the possible futures explored in Charting a New Course for Education
* Features accessible calls to action that help you reflect, prioritize and take meaningful next steps for the future
* For teachers, leaders, changemakers and innovators in traditional and non-traditional l
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Moreno Praises Kevin Warsh, Exposes Democrats' Hypocrisy
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Moreno Praises Kevin Warsh, Exposes Democrats' Hypocrisy
Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) praised Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh for his strong qualifications to lead the Fed and highlighted Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats' previous support of Mr. Warsh.
"'Mr. Chairman, it is clear that Mr. Warsh is tremendously accomplished. He is committed to strong capital stand
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NACDS Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $300,000 in Scholarships
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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NACDS Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $300,000 in Scholarships
Foundation marks 31 years of advancing pharmacy education with largest investment to date.
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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation today announced a record-breaking $300,000 in scholarships through the NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program, marking the largest inves
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NFWF Announces $8.8 Million to Revitalize Great Lakes Habitats and Communities
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release:
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NFWF Announces $8.8 Million to Revitalize Great Lakes Habitats and Communities
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $8.8 million in grants to restore key habitats for wildlife, improve water quality and increase access to nature throughout the Great Lakes basin. The grants will leverage $11.7 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact
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Ohio State University Report Finds Misuse of Authority in Carter Investigation
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- INVESTIGATION REPORT: Circumstances Surrounding Ted Carter's Resignation - A report from Ohio State University, Columbus - April 2026 (47 pages)
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The Ohio State University issued a report examining the circumstances surrounding the resignation of its former president, Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., concluding that he misused his position to support a personal associate's private interests. The report evaluates Carter's conduct over an extended period, focusing
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Powering Reliability: Duke Energy Lineworkers Sharpen Skills at Carolinas Lineman's Regional Rodeo
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Powering Reliability: Duke Energy lineworkers sharpen skills at Carolinas Lineman's regional rodeo
* 30 regional winners advance to the International Lineman's Rodeo this fall, reinforcing the skills customers rely on for safe, reliable power
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Duke Energy lineworkers from across the Carolinas advanced from a regional rodeo over the weekend to represent the company at the International Lineman's Rode
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Proudfoot named first All-American in Thiel men's volleyball history
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Proudfoot named first All-American in Thiel men's volleyball history
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College men's volleyball standout Kaleb Proudfoot '26 was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America team on April 20, becoming the first player in the program's 16-year history to receive the distinction.
Proudfoot is a senior history major seeking a secondary education certification.
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RaMP-ing Up: University of Cincinnati Honors Program Kick-starts Students in STEMM Research
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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RaMP-ing up: University Honors Program kick-starts students in STEMM research
Undergraduates find hands-on lab experience at College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children's
By Lily Davenport, davenply@mail.uc.edu
"I love this," Stacey Lefton said, before launching into a description of how immunofluorescence was used to stain the cultured muscle cells incubating in the room next door.
The second-year
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Ruling in The Buckeye Institute's Sixth Circuit Home Distilling Case Sets Up Blockbuster SCOTUS Showdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21 [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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Ruling in The Buckeye Institute's Sixth Circuit Home Distilling Case Sets Up Blockbuster SCOTUS Showdown
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Columbus, OH - Tuesday's decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit tees up a circuit split with its ruling upholding the federal ban on home
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U.S. Files Complaint Against DC Water in Response to Potomac Interceptor Collapse
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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United States Files Complaint Against DC Water in Response to Potomac Interceptor Collapse
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) today filed a complaint against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) for Clean Water Act (CWA) violations that led to, and resulted from, the collap
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University of Cincinnati: CAHS Scholarly Showcase 2026 Highlights Record Student Participation and Expanded Opportunities
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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CAHS Scholarly Showcase 2026 highlights record student participation and expanded opportunities
Nearly 400 students present research in the Health Sciences Building
By Kaitlyn Mullins, kaitlyn.mullins@uc.edu
The University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) recently hosted its largest-ever research showcase, bringing together students, faculty, alumni and community partners to hig
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University of Cincinnati: Center for Business Analytics Renamed the Center for Business Analytics and AI
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Center for Business Analytics renamed the Center for Business Analytics and AI
Registration open for Analytics & AI Summit on May 5
By Grant Freking, frekingt@ucmail.uc.edu
The Center for Business Analytics, housed within the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, has been renamed the Center for Business Analytics and AI.
The name change more accurately reflects the depth and breadth of analytics and
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University of Cincinnati: Labor Groups Worry About the Lack of Guardrails for AI in Employment
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Labor groups worry about the lack of guardrails for AI in employment
UC Law professor weighs in with Bloomberg Law
By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu
Bloomberg Law reports that the lack of federal oversight over the use of artificial intelligence in the workforce is spurring unions to negotiate safeguards in bargaining contracts, especially when it involves job protections and private
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University of Cincinnati: Mini-brain Reveals How Concussions Trigger Neurodegenerative Cascades
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Mini-brain reveals how concussions trigger neurodegenerative cascades
Medical Xpress highlights UC concussion research
By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
Medical XPress highlights biomedical engineering research at the University of Cincinnati that used a mini-brain model to study the cascade of neurodegenerative effects caused by blunt-force trauma associated with concussions.
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University releases investigation report on circumstances surrounding Carter resignation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21 (TNSrpt) -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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University releases investigation report on circumstances surrounding Carter resignation
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The Ohio State University released today the findings of an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the resignation of former-President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr.
The investigation, requested by the Ohio State Board of Trustees immediately following Carter's resignation, was conducted jointly by the Office
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Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release:
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Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database
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Common Cause and four individual members sued the Trump Administration to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from illegally stockpiling millions of Americans' confidential voter data and creating a national voter database to surveil and purge voters. The complaint argues that the DOJ's actions are unconstituti
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Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database
NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database
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Common Cause and four individual members sued the Trump Administration to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from illegally stockpiling millions of Ame
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Wall Street Journal Distills What's at Stake in Buckeye Institute's Two Blockbuster Home Distilling Cases
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21 [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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Wall Street Journal Distills What's at Stake in The Buckeye Institute's Two Blockbuster Home Distilling Cases
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Columbus, OH - In a hot-off-the-press editorial, The Wall Street Journal features both of The Buckeye Institute's companion cases challenging the federal
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Whitehouse, Hawley, Durbin, Sykes, Gooden Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to End 'Texas Two-Step'
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse, Hawley, Durbin, Sykes, Gooden Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to End 'Texas Two-Step'
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The Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act would prevent an abusive bankruptcy trick used by big corporations to avoid compensating Americans they have hurt
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Josh Hawley (R-MO), and Dick Durbin (D-IL)
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