CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * 17 undergraduate students represent CWRU at prestigious National Conference of Undergraduate Research Strong undergraduate research experiences are a cornerstone of a Case Western Reserve University education. The institution's recent record-breaking contingent at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia, demonstrated the power and reach of such opportunities.   more

ASHLAND, Ohio, April 29 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * 2026 URCA Symposium featured new academic participation, new award * While the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium at Ashland University's John C. Myers Convocation Center on April 22 may have looked familiar to those who have attended some of the previous 16 editions, upon closer inspection there were a couple of new features this year that added a nice twist to the annual event that is   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 29 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Advancing Care: Grad Nursing Program Equips Nurses for Leadership * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer Demand for nurses continues to rise in the United States and around the world as health systems face workforce shortages, an aging population and a growing need for advanced care. That broader reality forms the backdrop for Cedarville University's graduate nursing program, which is marking   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA Awards Recognize Outstanding Safety Achievements * The American Gas Association today presented a slate of awards recognizing outstanding achievements in advancing safety on behalf of the downstream natural gas industry at its Operations Conference, the natural gas industry's largest annual gathering of utilities, distribution and transmission operators. The awards cele  more

BEREA, Ohio, April 29 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Weekend to unite generations of YJ4L for big celebration * Whether it's familiar faces, treasured places or shared memories that evoke joy or laughter... when YJ4L unite, it is a celebration spanning decades of time and a treasured legacy. On Friday-Saturday, June 5-6, BW will celebrate its annual Alumni Weekend. All class years are invited to return to campus to attend fun events, visit favorite ca  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on April 29, 2026, by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * Our Fight for Arrested Pro-Life Advocate Goes to Court of Appeals In 2024, Zack and Lindsay Knotts stood peacefully on a public sidewalk outside the Northeast Ohio Women's Center, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Zack used a small battery-powered megaphone - quieter than the surrounding traffic - to share his pro-life message and offer hop  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Announcing Tony Fabrizio as ABC 2026 Keynote Speaker * The American Boating Congress is pleased to announce Tony Fabrizio as the keynote speaker for ABC 2026. Tony Fabrizio, a partner in Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, is widely recognized as an expert in public opinion and politics and one of the nation's leading GOP pollsters and strategists. Fabrizio has  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 29 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Annual Columbus Seminar Brings State Government to Life for CSU Students At Cleveland State University, students aren't just learning how government works -they're stepping directly into it. The annual Levin College of Public Affairs and Education Columbus Seminar is a longstanding program that provides students with a week of hands-on experience in public service at the local, county and state levels,   more

NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ares Acquires Stake in Rover Pipeline from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to Serve Growing Energy Demand Centers Across North America * NEW YORK - April 29, 2026 - Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that funds led by its Infrastructure Opportunities strategy ("Ares") have acquired a 32.4  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release, on April 29, 2026: * * * ASA President Warns Against Broad Tariffs in USTR Testimony American Soybean Association President and Ohio soybean farmer Scott Metzger testified today before the Office of the United States Trade Representative during a Section 301 hearing, highlighting the importance of international trade to U.S. soybean farmers and the risks of broad tariff actions. Metzger said   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense, Policy and Programs, from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify to you again on our Nation's nuclear deterrent. The   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). "People should be able to afford their medications, and they can't   more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Returns to Downtown Seattle, WA04/29/2026 Author Robin Hobb to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, May 6 th, 2026  Seattle, WA - April 29, 2026 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Seattle, WA bookstore on Wednesday, May 6t  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, April 28 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Beloved Presbyterian College professor Dr. Ann Stidham remembered for lifelong impact on students, colleagues * Professor Emerita of Psychology shaped generations through mentorship, experiential teaching, and deep personal connection Presbyterian College is mourning the loss of one of its most influential educators, Dr. Ann Barthold Stidham, a longtime professor of psychology whose legacy spans near  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Christopher "Chris" Given, of Sacramento has been appointed Director of the California Department of Technology. Given has been Deputy Secretary for Technology and Innovation at the California Government Operations Agency since 2025. He was the Direct File Produc  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Bicentennial Day of Giving surpasses participation goal, raises more than $2 million in support Fundraising mark met through challenges and strong peer-to-peer crowdfunding * The Case Western Reserve University community came together in a show of generosity during the university's Bicentennial Day of Giving, surpassing participation goals set for the event. When final results were confirmed, 2,92  more

PASADENA, California, April 29 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Chemistry Grad Student Awarded Future Leaders Award * Every year, the Future Leaders Program of the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) chooses 31 distinguished graduate students and postdoctoral fellows specializing in chemistry or related fields to participate in an all-expenses-paid development program. Since its founding in 2010, the Future Leaders has selected over 400 recipients world  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Establishes Space Health Center * Cleveland Clinic has established the Space Health Center in the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic, which will incorporate research, education and clinical care for cardiovascular health conditions related to space travel. The new center is led by a multidisciplinary team of medical experts who will resea  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown: Supreme Court Turns Back the Clock with Shameful Ruling in Louisiana v. Callais * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais : "The Supreme Court just gutted key protections in the Voting Rights Act that prevented racial gerrymandering and safeguarded fair representation. This is ye  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In Small Majority Of Metro Areas In February But Upcoming Highway Bill Deadline Puts Further Gains At Risk * Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Eau Claire, Wis. Have Highest Number and Percentage of Job Gains Since February 2025; New York City. and Lawton, Okla. Have Largest and Steepest Job Losses  Slightly mo  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Tina Smith (D-Minnesota), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) to introduce the bipartisan?Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorizat  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce * The Department of the Air Force approved a comprehensive strategy this month to aggressively recruit, train and retain top-tier artificial intelligence professionals, aiming to operationalize AI and maintain a decisive competitive advantage in an era of rapid technological change. This Total Force plan was developed in accordan  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Kent State President Speaks Out Against Ramaswamy's Toxic Plan to Shutter Ohio Colleges In an open letter posted directly to the university website, Kent State University President Todd Diacon is the latest Ohio leader to speak out against Vivek Ramaswamy's disastrous plan to shutter public colleges and universities in the state. Ramaswamy's latest toxic proposal wouldn't just make it harder and mor  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on April 29, 2026, at a hearing to discuss legislative solutions to meet growing power demand while protecting ratepayers: * * * "Good morning and welcome to today's legislative hearing to discuss proposals to improve the power sector during this time of historic load growth and affordability challenges. "Access to reliable and affordable ene  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers. "Our global competitors are not slowing down. China is   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage sto  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 29 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Faulkner earns peer review honor from Higher Learning Commission * Blake Faulkner learned many lessons from his mentor, Jerry Gallentine. A longtime university president, Gallentine advised Faulkner often on the importance and obligation to do his part to advance continuous improvement in higher education. Gallentine considered peer review to be a cornerstone of those contributions, and Faulkner certainly took that  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Calls on REI to Return to Bargaining Table, Reach Fair Agreement With Unionized Workers Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) led 40 of his House colleagues in calling on REI Co-op to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith, as required by federal law, to reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers at stores across the country, including those at th  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 29 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Goldwater Scholar Prepares for Career in Scientific Discovery * As she graduates from The University of Toledo on Saturday, May 2, Sophia Durham leaves with more than a degree. A summa cum laude graduate earning a bachelor of science degree in cell and molecular biology with a minor in French, Durham has distinguished herself as one of UToledo's most accomplished undergraduate researchers. CELEBRATING SUC  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Harlow, Russell Named 2026 Distinguished Alumni * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The outstanding accomplishments of Western Illinois University graduates David L. Harlow and Shelly M. Russell will be recognized Saturday, May 16 at Western's Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies. Harlow will be recognized at the 9 a.m. ceremony and Russell will be recognized at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony. The Distinguished Al  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Health Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on Policies to Strengthen FDA Food Regulation Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Healthier America: Legislative Proposals on the Regulation and Oversight of Food. "This Administration has taken man  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Home Building Shows Signs of Stabilization with Monthly Gain in Starts Housing production bounced back in March as builders cautiously ramp up production despite ongoing headwinds. Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census B  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * House Science Committee Passes Quantum Package Including Rep. Sykes' Bills Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on Wednesday passed the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, which includes two bills led by U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) focused on advancing healthcare innovation and strengthening the quantum workforce. The National   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * How Case Western Reserve's Pedram Mohseni is advancing medical solutions through engineering Pedram Mohseni: Goodrich Professor for Engineering Innovation and chair of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering Area of Focus: leveraging technological advances in microsensors and microelectronics to develop next-generation devices to improve patients' quality of life Story by: L  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 30 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Carbon capture for gas power is a high-risk strategy for EU countries Key Takeaways: EU countries should take note of the UK's significant subsidies for gas power with carbon capture and storage (CCS) before betting on similar projects. High costs, technical challenges and long timelines mean CCS for gas power is a high-risk strategy for EU countries. De  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 30 -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * India's critical mineral imports show high concentration of trade linkages, reinforcing need for diversification Assessing the trade dynamics shaping India's critical mineral supply chain across cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, and nickel. Key Takeaways: Chile is India's largest critical minerals supplier, primarily for copper ore, accounting for 2,800,000 tonnes   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Lawsuit Settlement Causes Review and Removal of 800,000 Ineligible Voters from Oregon Voter Rolls Judicial Watch announced a settlement in its federal lawsuit against Oregon election officials, which confirms 800,000 ineligible voter names are slated for review and removal from voter registration lists. The settlement requires state officials to produce detailed data and enforc  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Kroger Agrees to Settlement Reducing Ozone-Harming Emissions from Grocery Stores Nationwide Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a proposed settlement with The Kroger Company resolving alleged Clean Air Act violations at grocery stores nationwide. Under the proposed consent decree, Kroger will spend an estimated $100 million over the next three years to reduce coolant   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, McCormick, bipartisan colleagues introduce bill to extend terrorism risk insurance program * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and 18 colleagues in introducing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. The bill wo  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Kent State University President Slams Vivek Ramaswamy's Plan to Shut Down Ohio Colleges & Universities * Columbus, Ohio- Yesterday, in a rare move for a university president, Kent State University's President joined a growing group of Ohioans slamming Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to close colleges and universities across Ohio. "Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to shut down colleges and universities, including Kent State  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Smithsonian Institution American Art Museum issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago * "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for th  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Named to Escort Committee for His Majesty King Charles III's Address to Joint Meeting of Congress * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced he will serve on the Congressional Escort Committee for His Majesty, King Charles III, ahead of today's Joint Meeting of Congress. Latta will join a bipartisan group of members, including House and Senate leadership, to escort King Charles III int  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Welcomes His Majesty, King Charles III, to Washington, D.C. to Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed His Majesty King Charles III to the United States Capitol for a Joint Meeting of Congress, where he served on the Congressional Escort Committee. King Charles III addressed the Joint Meeting in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independe  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, April 30 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Members of Congress Seek Removal of Phosphate Duties Author: Bryan Goodman A bill that would remove countervailing duties from phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco was introduced today in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Sen. Marshall (R-Kan.) sponsored the legislation, entitled the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act, and it is co-sponsored by Sen  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026: * * * The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 D  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Demands Investigation, Denaturalization After Illegal Immigrant Trucker Kills 3 in Ohio Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin calling for an investigation into an illegal immigrant who killed a family of three in Ohio after obtaining a commercial driver's  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno, Slotkin Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles, Connected Components From U.S. Market Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 to defend the American auto industry from the existential threat of predatory Chinese automobiles by banning them and their connected components from the American market. This bill would prohibit th  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Never miss the action: FOX One brings streaming sports and more to Delta Sync From buzzer beaters to breaking news, some moments are meant to be watched live.  * As Delta continues to expand the Delta Sync ecosystem, the airline is bringing more can't-miss experiences on board -starting with a new FOX One partnership that delivers the world's most-watched moments within reach at 35,000 feet  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * New technology enables 'rewriting a chapter' of the genome * New technology enables the insertion of a large segment of DNA into a genome, potentially expanding gene therapy treatment from cancellation of disease-causing mutations to replacement of an entire gene, scientists say. Reporting today (April 29, 2026) in Nature, the researchers describe building upon a technique called prime editing by inserting D  more

NEW YORK, April 30 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates Sale and Financing of Office and Retail Components at The Pointe at Polaris in Columbus, Ohio Newmark announces the Company has facilitated the sale and acquisition financing of the office and retail components of The Pointe at Polaris, a top-of-market mixed-use asset located in the Polaris submarket of Columbus, Ohio. The property was acquired by DFWLAND from a joint venture between VanTrust Real  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 29 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Nicole Fleetwood elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Nicole Fleetwood, a 1994 graduate of Miami University, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026. A noted academic, curator, and author, Fleetwood is the Paulette Goddard Professor in Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University. The MacArthur Fellow's book, "Marking Time: Art in the Era of Mass Incarceratio  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news: * * * OBL Responds to Potential Credit Union Acquisition of Ohio Bank The Ohio Bankers League is aware of a potential transaction involving an out-of-state credit union seeking to acquire an Ohio-chartered bank. OBL is directly informing its membership that it will oppose this transaction using all available tools, including regulatory engagement, legislative action, and, if necessary, litigation. This issue is no  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * "Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy" Businesses and community leaders in Northeast Ohio are sounding the alarm on the devastating impacts of President Trump's reckless war with Iran and his policies like tariffs that are hurting our economy and making life harder for working families and small businesses. Additionally, in this new survey, nonprofit com  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 29 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Awe-Sum Success The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 13 students as 2026-2027 Accounting and Finance Fellows. Being selected as fellows gives the students access to enhanced internship, research, and other opportunities. Ohio Wesleyan's 2026-2027 Accounting and Finance Fellows are: * Jaden Addison of Kumasi, Ghana. Addison is an   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet released the following testimony by Jonathan Band, principal of Policybandwidth, on behalf of the Library Copyright Alliance, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting U.S. Leadership in Codes Development and Enhancing Public Access": * * * Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to share th  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * R&R Janitorial Services to Pay $1.25M in EEOC National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit Resolves suit charging federal contractor with unlawful discrimination based on race and national origin  * R&R Janitorial, Painting, and Building Services, Inc. (R&R), a federal contractor headquartered in Washington providing janitorial services to government agencies, will pay $1,250,000 and prov  more

SANTA MONICA, California, April 30 (TNSrep) -- Rand issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Hoosiers Spend an Estimated $1.8 Billion a Year on Cannabis New RAND Studies Examine Cannabis Landscape and Policy Options for Indiana * Indiana residents spend an estimated $1.8 billion per year on cannabis, despite the state maintaining some of the strictest cannabis laws in the country, according to new RAND research that maps Indiana's cannabis landscape and policies. The rese  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Votes Against Extending Warrantless Surveillance Powers Without New Safeguards U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against S.1318, a Republican-led reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), saying Congress should not renew the authority without strong, independent oversight. "Congress shouldn't be giving this admi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Votes No on FY2026 Budget Resolution, Citing Lack of Accountability and Risks to Communities Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted no on S. Con. Res. 33, the Republican budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2026, saying it advances immigration enforcement funding without meaningful accountability or safeguards. The resolution establishes federal budget l  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes' INFANTS Act Advances in Bipartisan House Energy & Commerce Health Package The House Energy & Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on legislative proposals on Wednesday, including Rep. Sykes' H.R. 2472, the Improving Newborns' Food and Nutrition Testing Safety (INFANTS) Act. The INFANTS Act strengthens oversight of infant and toddler food safet  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Reps. Sykes, Ross, Tenney, and De La Cruz Reintroduce Legislation to Support Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Through Bankruptcy Reform Entities including youth groups, sports governing bodies, and religious organizations have filed for bankruptcy and limited justice for survivors * Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), an  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps receives six National Headliner Awards and earns Deadline Club finalist nominations Scripps News, the national streaming network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has been recognized with three prestigious National Headliner Awards, including a Best in Show honor, and two Deadline Club finalist nominations. KNXV, Scripps' ABC station in P  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 29, 2026, at a nominations hearing for four district court nominees: * * * Today's panel features four district court nominees: Michael Hendershot for the Northern District of Ohio, Arthur Jones for the Southern District of Texas, Jeffrey Kuntz for the Southern District of Florida and John Marck for the Southern District of Texas. In a moment, I  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, April 29 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Appoints Tyler Walters Chief Advancement Officer * Shawnee State University has appointed Tyler Walters as Chief Advancement Officer, expanding his leadership responsibilities within the university. In this role, Walters will oversee the Office of Development and advancing major project initiatives through capital campaigns, annual funds, major gifts, planned gifts, alumni engag  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Simulation & Training Forum Spotlights Air Force-Industry Collaboration on Next-Gen Readiness The 2026 Simulation & Training Community Forum brought together government, industry, and academic stakeholders at the Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio, April 22, to discuss the future of training and simulation across the defense enterprise. Hosted by the National Training & Sim  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 29 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Stadium Drive to Close for Summer Steam Tunnel Construction * To further enhance the efficiency and reliability of the campus steam loop, The University of Toledo will begin excavation for a new at-grade tunnel along Stadium Drive from Monday, May 4, through Thursday, Nov. 19. The tunnel and sidewalk will run adjacent to the road, beginning at the Student Recreation Center crosswalk and terminating at the e  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on Today's Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Louisiana's Voting Map; Gutting the Voting Rights Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty; Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA): "T  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Summer of Weather Extremes Expected Across America: Heat Waves, Drought, Severe Storms, Flooding and Wildfires AccuWeather Global Weather Center - AccuWeather long-range experts predict a wide range of weather extremes across the United States this summer, from dangerous heat waves to worsening drought, repeated flash flooding and an elevated ri  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 (TNSxrep) -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release: * * * New Survey: Kids' Mental Health, Behavior Top Triggers of Parent Stress The Kids Mental Health Foundation provides expert-backed tools to promote family mental wellness * Parental stress continues to rise, but what's weighing on moms and dads today is largely the mental health of their children. A new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 29 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech adjunct professor Jeanne Schmitzer earns OVC award for commitment to student success * Tennessee Tech University adjunct professor of history Jeanne Schmitzer has been named the university's recipient of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) "Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success" award, recognizing her dedication to supporting student-athletes both inside and   more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 29 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Tom Moreland Introduced as Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Tom Moreland was officially introduced as the vice president and director of athletics at The University of Toledo in a news conference at Savage Arena on Tuesday.  "This is such an exciting moment for the University," said University of Toledo President James Holloway. "We've got a great athletic director coming in to take what is al  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on April 28, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army Fellow Ebrima M'Bai. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) System - SGT Stout Background The Army is developing a new maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to perform short-range air defense (SHORAD). On June 14, 2024, the Army d  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Identity emerges as a powerful shield for Black LGBTQ+ teens A strong sense of identity and supportive relationships can make a life-changing difference in the mental health of Black sexual minority male adolescents, according to new research led by scholars at the University of Michigan, Ohio State University and University of Southern California. Drawing on survey data from 383 Midwestern   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Rose Carmen Goldberg, director of the Veterans Clinic and associate teaching professor at the University of Washington School of Law, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Programs for Justice-Involved Veterans": * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and members of the Committee, I thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the pressing topic of how we can better serve justi  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 29 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * The Student Perspective on the 2026 4C's Conference * The 4C's conference is on college composition and communication. It gives undergraduate and graduate students the chance to present their research to a group of other academics in similar and differing fields of research. The conference focuses on different topics in the rhetoric field each year. For English, this year's focus was how we comm  more

KENT, Ohio, April 29 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State to award honorary doctorate to publishing executive Kirk Davis at spring commencement * Kirk Davis, a former musical theatre student who led the nation's largest newspaper company, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during Wright State's commencement ceremony on May 2. Wright State University will award an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters to Kirk Davis, a former theatre stude  more