WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 13 local governments and local government leaders has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule concerning employment authorization reform for asylum applicants. The group voiced concerns over the notice of proposed rulemaking issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, arguing that the rule would create significant barriers for asylum seekers attempting to obtain work permits, and subsequently h  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- USA Softball issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * 2026 U.S. Slow Pitch National Team rosters unveiled for Border Battle XVI USA Softball announced today the rosters set to represent the U.S. at the 2026 edition of Border Battle and Slow Pitch Showdown this summer. Slated to take place June 18-20 in Winesburg, Ohio, the Men's and Women's Slow Pitch National Teams, along with the Men's and Women's Futures, will each carry a 13/14-player roster wit  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 30 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 2026-2027 Corns Scholars * DELAWARE, Ohio - The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 12 students for admittance into its fall class of Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars. The competitive program is open to sophomores who have demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership in campus or community service organizations,   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 36 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule on employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The coalition contends the proposal departs from longstanding agency interpretations and court precedents, and would severely limit workers' access to essential   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * DEI loophole on display at Ohio's Bowling Green State University Universities in Ohio haven't dropped Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), even after the state passed a law directing them to do so. This appears to be the case at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where one administrator admitted to very few changes to course material aside from changing class names. "While we have been impacted to an extent   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force Advances Dragon Cart Palletized Effects Program * ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - The Air Force system for deploying palletized munitions has officially become a Program of Record. On April 1, management of the Dragon Cart program formally transitioned to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Combat Readiness Directorate, marking a major milestone in delive  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Wideman Pools (Festus  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Applauds House of Representatives for Advancing 2026 Farm Bill The American Soybean Association applauds Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson and the House of Representatives for passing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The five-year farm bill passed with a bipartisan vote of 224-200. "At a time when U.S. soybean farmers need certainty more than ever, the 2026 Farm Bill offer  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Association for Advancing Automation President Jeff Burnstein from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation": * * * Thank you, Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and Members of the Subcommittee, for the opportunity to discuss the state of the robotics industry in the United  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 30 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * At Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum, some of the most surprising discoveries had nothing to do with data * For many of the 447 undergraduates who presented at Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum (URF) on April 24, the most surprising discovery wasn't in their data -it was that their research took them somewhere they never expected to go. The Shriver Center's John Dolibois Room was packed with people looking to  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect citizens from racial discrimination in employment practices. The brief argues in favor of the State of Missouri, which is suing Star  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets * April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states. "The protection of consumers from irrespon  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * AU one of 75 in America's Best Value Small Colleges and Universities by SmartAsset * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University has been recognized again as one of the top values in higher education, ranking No. 58 overall in SmartAsset's top-75 list of America's Best Value Small Colleges and Universities. The data-driven ranking was released earlier this week. Using data from the U.S. Department of Education's College   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Banned Books Week 2026 Artwork Unveiled * Annual Event Maximizes Engagement with Three Designs CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) and Banned Books Week Coalition today unveiled the artwork for Banned Books Week 2026, October 4-10. Designed for use in Banned Books Week events nationwide and internationally, the 2026 theme is "Let Books Be. Protect the   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * BearcatGPT: UC becomes first Ohio university to offer AI platform UC's private AI platform offers nearly 100 'agents' for students, faculty and staff By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu WCPO and other local news outlets highlighted BearcatGPT, the University of Cincinnati's private AI platform for students, faculty and staff. BearcatGPT was unveiled to faculty last year and to stud  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * 61 days later, no plan: Trump's Iran war drives national gas prices to a four-year high, sending prices soaring across the economy What you need to know: Gas prices just hit their highest point nationally since 2022. Over two months ago, Donald Trump launched a war with no plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20 percent of the world's oil supply. Sin  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron announces Fall 2025 graduates * Cameron University has announced the named of students who completed their graduation requirements at the conclusion of the Fall 2025 semester. Fall grads are eligible to participate Cameron's annual Commencement, which will take place at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 8, in Cameron Stadium in Lawton. Graduates who will receive their baccalaureate and associate degree  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Susan Helper, Carlton professor of economics at the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the op  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 1 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University receives largest commitment to higher ed in Ohio history: $125M from Mandel Foundation Record investment will fund four focus areas, including new humanities building, student scholarships, leadership initiatives, and ethical technological innovation * As Case Western Reserve University celebrates its bicentennial, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation and the J  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP announces May recruitment events * WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking applicants for positions across the agency and will host several recruitment events nationwide in May. CBP offers careers that play a critical role in intercepting illicit narcotics, combating human smuggling, and preventing the entry of dangerous individuals   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes new violin faculty member Danbi Um Um begins her new appointment as Assistant Professor of Violin this fall By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Danbi Um as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Violin. Her faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Praised by The Strad as an "utter  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * China surpasses US in research spending * Originally published in By Caroline Wagner Professor of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University *** Original text here: https://news.osu.edu/china-surpasses-us-in-research-spending/  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Mayor Steve Patterson on Affordable Clean Energy Solutions * Washington, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Mayor Steve Patterson, Athens, Ohio, and Immediate Past President of the National League of Cities, in conversation with Carolyn Berndt, Legislative Director  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill, through the House of Representatives by a vote of 224-200. "After delivering an historic $66 billion to support American agriculture through President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts, I'  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 44 co-signers. To: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, 511 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Mike Johnson, House Speaker, 521 Cannon House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, 322 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Marsha Blackburn, Senate Judiciary   more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, May 1 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Corn Growers Praise Farm Bill Movement, Demand Action on E15 Author: Bryan Goodman & Nicole Hasheider The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R. 7567). Ag leaders in the House indicated that a vote on a bill to expand year-round consumer access to fuels with 15% ethanol blends, or E15, would be voted on in a couple of we  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * POLITICO: Nevada Governor's Race "Neck-and-Neck" as Lombardo-Trump Economy Devastates Working Nevadans New reporting from POLITICO details how the Nevada governor's race is "neck-and-neck" as a "highly unpopular president," "wobbling economy," and "soaring" gas prices continue to make Joe Lombardo the most vulnerable Republican governor running for reelection. Even Lombardo admitted, "Yes, I am concern  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * On National Honesty Day, Here Are GOP Senate Candidates' Biggest Lies, Flip-Flops, and Broken Promises The only thing Senate Republicans are honest about is their fear of losing the majority * On National Honesty Day, one thing is clear: Republican Senate candidates have a problem telling the truth. Across the map, GOP Senate candidates are running... from their recor  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Disability Belongs, Fredericksburg, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about the department's proposed rule that would allow Public Housing Authorities and certain owners in Project-Based Rental Assistance programs to implement work requirements and term limits in federal housing assistance programs. The letter, supported by numerous disability rights, housing, and civil rights organizati  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Presses Trump's Judicial Nominee About His Involvement In A Controversial Pro-Gun Group * April 29, 2026 Durbin questioned judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Durbin f  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Durbin Presses Trump's Judicial Nominee About His Involvement In A Controversial Pro-Gun Group U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Durbin first questioned Arthur Roberts Jones, nominated to  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * EarthFest at CSU Connects Students to Sustainability in Action * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share In celebration of Earth Day, Cleveland State University brought together students, local organizations and sustainability advocates for its annual EarthFest, an interactive event designed to highlight environmentally conscious practices and inspire everyday change. Presented by CSU's Of  more

COMMERCE, Texas, April 30 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Electrical Engineering Students Win National SDR Competition * Students from East Texas A&M University earned first place in a national software-defined radio (SDR) competition, outperforming teams from major research universities across the country. The team, composed of senior electrical engineering students in the College of S  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 30 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Engineering Senior Turns High School Drafting Class Into Full-Time Career * When Caleb Sutherin first stepped into a high school drafting class, he had no idea it would shape his future. At the time, he was considering a very different path. CELEBRATING SUCCESS: UToledo recognizes the Class of 2026 with a series of stories featuring students receiving their degrees at spring commencement. "I was thinkin  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career * * Roberts oversees ESPN's news operation, studio shows, audio and more * "His leadership has made a tremendous difference and he will leave a lasting legacy at ESPN." - Burke Magnus David Roberts, who has had a highly decorated career of nearly five decades in the media indus  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from Ferrosource: * * * Ferrosource Builds New State-of-the-Art Metal Processing Facility on Big River Steel Campus in Osceola, Arkansas Facility begins operations August 2026, will eliminate inbound freight costs for U.S. manufacturers * OSCEOLA, Ark. (April 30, 2026) - Ferrosource is nearing completion of its state-of-the-art steel processing facility located directly on U. S. Steel's Bi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Forest Resources Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Employee or Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The FRA, alongside nearly two dozen forestry-related associations, expressed strong support for the Department's proposal to rescind the 2024 Final Rule and reve  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Forging warrior-leaders: SecAF underscores USAFA's vital role in national defense * Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited the U.S. Air Force Academy, April 13-14, to observe firsthand how the institution is developing the next generation of Air Force and Space Force leaders. During his two-day tour, Meink engaged with cadets and leadership, reinforcing his priorit  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings faculty honored with 2026 awards for mentorship, teaching, research and service * Leaders at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health have announced the winners of four of the School's most prestigious awards - the John E. Larsh Jr. Award for Mentorship ; the Edward G. McGavran Award for Excellence in Teaching ; the Bernard G. Gree  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Young, Rounds, Booker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Artificial Intelligence Research * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus, and Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the CREATE AI Act, legislation to establish the National   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Democrats Turn Up the Heat on Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan [NOTUS] NOTUS: "Even Republicans concede that the Alaska race has become more than simply something to monitor" * In case you missed it, Dan Sullivan is "feeling the heat" and "clearly concerned" about his re-election prospects as he faces backlash from Alaskans for his support for "tariffs and [the] war in  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections * Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Oregon, and Pennsylvania for their support of local franchise businesses WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Assoc  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and nine co-signers. To: Patrick Fuchs, Chairman, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423; Karen Hedlund, Member, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423 and Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423 - Jan. 20, 2026 As representatives serving, promoting and protecting agriculture,  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials Indiana University of Pennsylvania's 2025-26 Justice Research Fellows presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29. The student presenters and their research projects were Lauren Connor, who presented "Examining Satisfaction Rates with Victim Servi  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 30 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Appoints Ryan Koors as Vice President, Investor Relations * New Brunswick, New Jersey (April 30, 2026) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Ryan Koors to Vice President, Investor Relations, effective May 7, 2026. Mr. Koors will report to Johnson & Johnson 's Executive Vice President and Chief Financi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and the Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks to significantly limit employment authorization for asylum applicants. The organizations argue that the proposed rule would impose severe hardships on asylum seekers and their families by restricting their ability to work legally while awaiting decisions on their cla  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement prior to termination of lease for nonpayment of rent. The nonprofit law firm, representing low-income residents of Northeast Ohio, asserted that rescinding this rule will deepen the housing crisis and lead to a surge in evictions among vulnerable populations. The 30-day notice ru  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, Cincinnati, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's Interim Final Rule that revokes the 30-day notification requirement prior to termination of lease for nonpayment of rent. LASSO emphasized that the 30-day notice rule is critical to preserving housing stability for low-income tenants in Southwest Ohio who depend on federally subsidized housing programs. L  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo "Concerned" About Re-election Odds Amidst Affordability Crisis [Politico] * "[Lombardo] finds himself in a neck-and-neck race [...] yoked to a highly unpopular president, a wobbling economy and a Middle Eastern war that has sent gas prices in the state soaring from $3.50 to $5 a gallon." In a recent interview with Politico, Joe Lombardo told reporters he was " concerned " about his   more

WICKLIFFE, Ohio, May 1 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news: * * * Lubrizol Introduces Solsperse(TM) W90C: Enabling High Efficiency Pigment Dispersion for Coatings and Inks * Lubrizol introduces a high efficiency water based dispersant for pigments * Enhanced color development in inks and coatings * Fast wetting and stable dispersion across systems * Lubrizol announces the introduction of Solsperse(TM) W90C, a high efficiency aqueous polymeric dispers  more

KENT, Ohio, April 30 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State's Dayton and Lake Campuses * Wright State will hold the Lake Campus commencement ceremony on April 30, followed by the graduate ceremony on May 1 and the undergraduate and Boonshoft School of Medicine ceremonies on May 2 at the Nutter Center on the Dayton Campus. (Photos by Erin Pence) Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 gr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Resolution Banning Senators from Using Prediction Markets Passes Unanimously Today, the Senate passed Senator Bernie Moreno's (R-Ohio) resolution banning sitting United States Senators, Officers, and staff from using prediction markets by unanimous consent. Senator Moreno released the following statement: "United States Senators have no business engaging in speculative activities like predicti  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Study Shows Sharp Rise in Rate of Water Bead Ingestions Among Young Children Experts urge families and caregivers to keep water beads out of homes and away from young children * A new study reveals that ingestions of water beads by young children have surged in recent years. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide C  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 1 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Commanders' Dan Quinn on 'rare' LB Sonny Styles: 'He has such unique traits to him' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Washington Commanders spent the offseason revamping Dan Quinn's defense after a rough second campaign in DC. The cherry on top of that restoration sundae came on draft night when they swiped do-it-all linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick. In an interview with the Rich Eisen   more

CANTON, Ohio, May 1 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Joe Schoen excited to utilize Arvell Reese's 'versatility,' expects Giants to compete in 2026 Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Arvell Reese might have a future as an edge rusher, but the New York Giants will deploy the No. 5 overall pick as an off-the-ball linebacker in his rookie campaign. In an interview on NFL Network's The Insiders on Thursday, Big Blue general manager Joe Schoen confirmed Reese would pl  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Adds Eric Conroy to MAGA Majority Program The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today announced Eric Conroy is being added to the 2026 MAGA Majority program. "Cincinnati-born Air Force veteran Eric Conroy defended America on overseas deployments and is now ready to fight for Ohio in Congress. Conroy is set to flip Ohio's 1st District red and be a bold, effective voic  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Former Franklin County Employee Ordered to Pay Restitution of $257,036 Following Theft Conviction A former Franklin County employee was sentenced to 60 months of community control and ordered to pay restitution of $257,036 to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) after he was convicted of falsifying documents to continue receiving public disability payments. Jonath  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State students connect job seekers with employers at community career fair * Students from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business on Sunday presented the Columbus Emerging Careers Expo, a free community service that brought together job seekers with central Ohio employers. The event was held at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch. Fisher students created the event last year as pa  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohioans in Cincinnati Call Out Jon Husted's Out of Touch Attacks on Hardworking Families * Husted : "People living in poverty are just not very, they're not very experienced at navigating the real world" CINCINNATI, OHIO - Today, Ohioans in Cincinnati gathered for the final stop of Husted's Real World Tour, calling out Jon Husted for his out of touch attacks on hardworking families. Ohioans are already  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * On National Honesty Day, Will Jon Husted Tell the Truth About His Role in Ohio's Largest Bribery Scandal? * ICYMI from ASSOCIATED PRESS : Republicans plan big spending to keep Ohio's Senate seat. A bribery scandal adds to their challenges COLUMBUS, OHIO -Today, on National Honesty Day, will Jon Husted finally tell the truth about his role in the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history? As a reminder, J  more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Over 800 New Generation Projects Seek To Connect Under PJM's Reformed Process First-ready, first-served Cycle ends backlog and offers a faster, more predictable path for resources to join the grid * PJM Interconnection today announced that 811 new generation projects, capable of gener  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Policy Matters Ohio, Columbus, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. In their letter, Policy Matters Ohio urged the Department of Labor to withdraw the proposed rule, arguing it would narro  more

PLANO, Texas, April 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * President's Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias in Government Releases Shocking Report, Exposes Biden Hostility * Washington, DC -President Donald Trump's Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias in the Federal Government released its report today detailing hundreds of examples of   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Rebecca Meuninck to Lead NWF's Eastern Water Conservation Work * Washington, D.C. - Conservation advocate and water expert Rebecca Meuninck will serve as the National Wildlife Federation's associate vice president for Eastern waters. In this role, Meuninck will lead NWF's efforts to protect drinking water, surface water, groundwater, and riparian habitats in the  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Homeland Security Funding Bill With No New Immigration Enforcement Funding After 75-Day Shutdown Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) supported the passage of bipartisan legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a 75-day shutdown that created uncertainty for critical personnel and jeopardized national  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Introduces COOL IT Act to Strengthen Immigration Officer Training, Improve Safety, and Promote Accountability Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced the Critical Operation Oversight of Law Enforcement Intervention and Training Act, or the COOL IT Act, legislation to modernize immigration officer training through annual scenario-based instruction focu  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Votes No on Republican Farm Bill, Citing Harm to Families, Farmers, and Food Safety Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against the Republican Farm Bill, citing harmful cuts to food assistance, insufficient support for farmers, and weakened food safety protections. "In a moment when families are already stretched and farmers are under pressure, this b  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 30 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Ritter Planetarium's May Programming Covers Time and Space, Dinosaurs * The University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium will present two programs in May: "Messengers of Time and Space" and "Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?" "Messengers of Time and Space" explores the dynamic cosmos, illuminating an imminent revolution in astronomy that allows researchers to capture exploding stars, colliding black hol  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Adopts Padilla Amendment to Resolution Prohibiting Senators from Betting on Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced that the Senate adopted his amendment to the Senate resolution introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) barring Senators from using prediction market  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Expand Assisted Living Under Medicaid * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced legislation to make assisted living a covered Medicaid benefit for seniors who meet nursing facility level-of-care criteria-aiming to lower federal Medicaid costs while expanding access to community-based care. The Assisted Living Affordabi  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 30 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Senior Completes First-of-Its-Kind Exercise Science Internship in Spain * by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer As careers in health, fitness and sports performance continue to grow, Cedarville University senior Cassi Shields is gaining the kind of hands-on experience many students hope for -in another country, another language and a completely new culture. What began as a desire to combine   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Six student ventures earn $50,000 each in 2026 President's Buckeye Accelerator * Six student-led startups were each awarded $50,000 in funding at The Ohio State University's 2026 President's Buckeye Accelerator (PBA) finale, led by the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship. The pitch event featured 12 teams presenting their ventures to a panel of judges representing a cross-section of entrepreneurs and business  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * South Carolina customers projected to benefit from billions in long-term savings from approved combination of Duke Energy utilities * Agreement approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina outlines guaranteed savings and long-term cost reductions * South Carolina customers are projected to benefit from billions of dollars in savings over time after the Public Service Commission of South C  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * FLORIDA GOP PASSES PARTISAN GERRYMANDERING SCHEME TALLAHASSEE, FL.-- Today, Republican lawmakers in Florida passed legislation redrawing the state's congressional districts to give their party four more seats in Congress, even   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 30 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Startup Founder: Daniel Ormsbee Builds Tech To Serve the World * by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer Before he finishes college this May, Daniel Ormsbee will have already launched two companies -one developing technology to turn waste into energy and another focused on solving complex industrial problems. As a senior with a double major in mechanical engineering and molecular biology at Ce  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on Today's Farm, Food, and National Security Act Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty released the following statement regarding today's vote on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the "Farm bill." "Today, I voted against H.R. 7567 -the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026." "Since the start of Trump's trade w  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 [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 to SCOTUS: Let's Go Brandon Shirt Protected by 1st Amendment * Columbus, OH - On Thursday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in D.A. v. Tri County Area Schools, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and tell Tri County Ar  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 30 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * The Wrap-Up: April * Michael Robinson and Chung Liang, professors of Biology, received $467,969 from the National Eye Institute for a project entitled "FOXE3 in Creating Lens Chromatin Architecture and Transcriptional Identity." Daniela Inclezan, associate professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Nazan Bautista, professor of Teacher Education, received $171,429 from the Ohio Department of Higher   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC Classics professor named National Humanities Center fellow Danielle L. Kellogg will advance research on mobility and citizenship in ancient Athens By Beth Vleaminck, vleamieh@ucmail.uc.edu Danielle L. Kellogg, an associate professor of classics in the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026-27 fellow at the National Humanities Center, one of the nation's leading  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC School of Education student wins Fulbright award to teach abroad Allison Korniak will deepen her perspective teaching English in the Czech Republic By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu Allison Korniak's laptop was broken. This is definitely an inconvenient situation for a college senior closing in on graduation (it also delayed setting up this interview), but, as she'd later learn, while the com  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * The case for property taxes UC economist's research cited in Forbes By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu The debate over property taxes is making headlines in states across the country as housing affordability continues to be a concern for both homeowners and prospective buyers. In breaking down the pros and cons of property taxes, Forbes cited tax research led by UC Lindner College of Business econom  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Using ice to fight a painful side effect of chemotherapy By Evelyn Fleider, evelyn.fleider@uc.edu Alisha Bruner always knew she was meant to work with kids. What she didn't know was that oral cryotherapy, a simple, low-cost intervention, would become the centerpiece of her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project and a potential game changer for pediatric oncology patients battling one of chemotherapy's   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives   more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 30 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo College of Law to Host July 28-29 Bar Exam * The University of Toledo College of Law will host the July 28-29 Ohio bar examination. Serving as a test site for the first time, Toledo Law joins five other law schools in Ohio. The location will accommodate test-takers based in northwest Ohio, primarily recent alumni of Toledo Law and Ohio Northern University College of Law, although the Supreme Court o  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Vice Ranking Member Brown Votes Against Farm Bill that Cements Cuts to SNAP * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, voted against the partisan Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) considered by the House. The Republican Farm Bill locks in the $187 billion in cuts to food assistance from Trump's Big Ugly Law, rubberstamps Trump's illegal and   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy on Ohio: "NOT THE BEST STATE" * "I can't say it's the best state." Columbus, Ohio- In newly unearthed footage, candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy said that Ohio wasn't "the best state" in another comment revealing his dim view of Ohioans. Ramaswamy previously called Ohio workers " lazy " and said affordability is just a " buzzword " as Ohioans see gas prices surge close to $5 per  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * War Department's $1.5 Trillion Budget Proposal Includes Sizable Nuclear Triad Investment * The War Department aims to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad -including air, land and sea weapons -and the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal includes ample investment to make that happen, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during testimony on Capitol Hill today. "[This budget] invests in it -$71 billion in our nuclear t  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi  more