COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * "Patently Ridiculous," "Pure Fantasy," "Soft Allegiance to Hard Truths," GOP Candidates for Secretary of State Struggle Ahead of May 5 Primary "We just cannot afford to have people in statewide office that don't have the brain to do the job"  * In the final days before the May 5 primary election, Republican candidates to become Ohio's next chief elections officer seem to be in an all-out race to see who can  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 1 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Missouri to receive more than $91 million JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. This settlement caps nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma And Sackler Family Goes Into Effect * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, is now legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes Recognizes Sponsors and Winners * WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Project ChildSafe Foundation has announced the winners and prize sponsors of its annual Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes that supports the Project ChildSafe (r) firearm safety education program of NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association. Generous prize don  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Annual Report Video Highlights 'Launch Pad' Initiatives, Momentum * The University of Toledo celebrated a momentous 2025-26 academic year fueled by new leadership and a strategic vision built on three launch pads: Advantage Toledo, Innovate Toledo and Healthy Toledo. With a renewed focus on experience-based learning, research innovation and regional community health, the University saw its initiatives translat  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement as Purdue/Sackler Agreement Goes into Effect Attorney General Mayes 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 attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations an  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Tim Walsh, assistant secretary of Energy for environmental management, from an April 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Department of Energy's Atomic Energy Defense Activities and Department of Defense Nuclear Weapons Programs in Review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program": * * * Chairwoman Fischer, Ranking Member King and Membe  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Purdue/Sackler $7.4 billion opioid settlement goes into effect * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today 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 attorneys general from across the country in pursuing inv  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Opioid Settlement Now in Effect * California expected to receive over $440 million from the settlement OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement previously reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, ca  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Nearly $150 Million for North Carolina in Final Purdue/Sackler Opioid Settlement * $7.4 billion national settlement is now in effect; Sacklers permanently barred from selling opioids in the U.S. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced today that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now legall  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL APPROVAL IN $700 MILLION GOOGLE SETTLEMENT OVER APP STORE MONOPOLY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a federal court has stated it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google following allegations the tech giant dominated Android app distribution and in-app payments related to the Goo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION TO RECOGNIZE STATE AUTHORITY OVER SPORTS-RELATED PREDICTION MARKETS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general, urged federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to states. The attorneys general filed a comment lette  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S $7.4 BILLION OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE GOES IN EFFECT; ILLINOIS TO RECEIVE AN ESTIMATED $148.8 MILLION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul 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 attorneys general from across the country  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday: Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion National Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a $7.4 billion national settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sac  more

MENTOR, Ohio, April 28 -- Avery Dennison, a materials science and digital identification solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Avery Dennison announces first quarter 2026 results Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY), a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, today announced preliminary, unaudited results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release are reconciled from GAAP in th  more

MENTOR, Ohio, April 27 -- Avery Dennison, a materials science and digital identification solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Avery Dennison announces strategic $75 million investment in Wiliot to scale physical AI Expanding Joint Go-to-Market Efforts, Preferred Inlay Design and Manufacturing Partnership to Accelerate Adoption of Physical AI to Meet Growing Industry Demand * Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY), a leading global materials science and digital identifi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release: * * * Battelle Led Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative (EMRTAI) Opens Call for Applications for Technology Assessments for Critical Mineral Recovery Successful applicants with technology at TRL 3 through commercially available receive bench-scale, pilot-scale or full-scale technology demonstrations in a laboratory or at a Superfund s  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Board of Trustees elects new chair, members * Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones, a St. Louis-based financial services company, has been elected to serve as chair of the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Pennington will be the first woman to hold the position. She succeeds Andy Bursky, managing partner of Atlas Holdings. The board elected P  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Encouraged with Progress on VA Electronic Health Records Rollout, Urges Continued Prioritization of Key Suicide Prevention Effort * WASHINGTON- Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed an update on the successful recent deployment of the Electronic Health Record Management (EHRM) syste  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Celebrating whole-person wellbeing * Nationwide's holistic approach to employee wellbeing demonstrates that supporting the whole person is not just a philosophy - it's a business imperative and differentiator to attract top talent. By offering integrated physical, mental, work-life and financial wellbeing resources for employees and their families, Nationwide has embedded wellness i  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, May 2 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Cold Region Expeditionary Medical Operations Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Patient Decontamination Research By Jeremy Slagley, Air Force Institute of Technology The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has sponsored medical patient decontamination research at the Air Force Institute of Technology's Nuclear Expertise for Advancing Techn  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Despite Five Months of Union Delay Tactics, Ohio Dispensary Employees Win Effort to Kick Teamsters Local 413 Union Bosses Out * After Teamsters lawyers were forced to drop meritless "blocking charges," Labor Board formally revokes Teamsters monopoly bargaining status Athens, OH (May 1, 2026) - Employees of Herbal Wellness Center have officially freed themselves from   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Costs Continue to Rise As Iran War Hits 60th Day, Democrats Vow to Fight Back Against Republicans' Redistricting War Today marks 60 days since Donald Trump started his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran, which has claimed the lives of 13 servicemembers and injured hundreds more, and caused prices to skyrocket here at home. Millions of American families and farme  more

KENT, Ohio, May 1 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Dragging mats and shaping NCAA policy * Jahi McDonald represents Wright State, the Horizon League and Division I athletes on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. On some days, Jahi McDonald helps decide the future of college athletics. On others, he rolls out the mats for a safe spot to land. Both are true. Neither surprises him. Inside the Wright State University Nutter Center, there is no permanent   more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Export Success Program Returns to UToledo to Support Regional Business Growth and Global Expansion * Export Success, a proven training program designed to help businesses expand into international markets, is returning to The University of Toledo. The program will be administered by the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation and UToledo Family Business Center, in partnership with Region  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 2 (TNSjou) -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Frantz Ward's Environmental Practice Group Featured in Crain's Cleveland Business, Cleveland Jewish News, and REJournals Frantz Ward's new Environmental Law Practice Group was recently featured in Crain's Cleveland Business, with additional coverage from Cleveland Jewish News and REJournals. The Crain's article highlights the addition of Partners Michael R. Blumenthal and David B. Waxman, who joined   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 1 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * From Trial to Purpose: Brandon Stover's Story of Hope and Calling * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Brandon Stover's story is marked by God's faithful presence through both unexpected joy and deep hardship. As he prepares to graduate from Cedarville University with a degree in special education, he does so with a heart shaped by struggle, strengthened by grace, and anchored in the ste  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon celebrates legacy, land-grant impact, and student achievement * 10th annual event honored Dr. Benson's lasting influence and celebrated excellence across Kentucky State University's College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources FRANKFORT, Ky. -A decade after Kentucky State University began gathering in his name, Dr. Harold R. Benson's legacy continues to   more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Haslam Sports Group, AECOM Hunt and Turner JV Break Ground on Huntington Bank Field * Revolutionary Design by HKS to Bring Football Fans Closer to the Field Than Ever The Haslam Sports Group (HSG) alongside a joint venture of AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company and HKS today announced the groundbreaking of the new Huntington Bank Field, the future home of the Cleveland Browns star  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? Las Vegas Review-Journal : Nevadans close to breaking point with gas prices  8 News Now : Nevada named one of the worst states for working moms * Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. Although Joe Lombardo's out  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 30 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * Indiana to Host 56th Annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Indiana will host the 56th annual joint meeting of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) and the Japan-Midwest U.S. Associations (JMWA) this year, bringing the event back to the Hoosier state for the first time since 2006. The event, hosted by Gov. Braun and  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, May 1 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Local Authors Speaker series to conclude May 30 with event on "Writing Motherhood" * ASHLAND, Ohio - The third event of a Local Authors Speaker series, a collaboration between the Ashland University MFA in Creative Writing program and the Ashland Public Library, will take place Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m., in the Stockwell Room of the Ashland Public Library (224 Claremont Ave.). Organized by AU's College of Arts an  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google has received final judicial approval. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Purdue-Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement To Go Into Effect Maryland Expected To Receive Over $90 Million * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown 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 attorneys g  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to states. The attorneys general filed a formal comment with the Commodity F  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Miller-backed War, Tariffs Are Spiking Prices And Hurting Ohio's Economy [Ohio Capital Journal] * New report confirms Miller-backed agenda is hitting Ohioans hard at the gas pump and grocery store New reporting from Ohio Capital Journal confirms what Northeast Ohio families and farmers have been feeling for months: Max Miller's reckless agenda is driving up costs on gas, groceries  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Leads AGs In Urging CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports gambling belongs to states. "Prediction markets have no right to offer sport  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect New Jersey to Receive Over $125 Million * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport 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 attorneys general from across the country in p  more

BELMAR, New Jersey, April 28 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release: * * * NCOIL Concludes Successful Spring Meeting in Louisville New Model Laws and Resolutions Adopted; Strong Attendance Continues; Timely Policy Discussions Held * The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) concluded a highly successful 2026 Spring National Meeting (Meeting) from April 16th - 19th in Louisville, KY. In what was the first of the organization's three   more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bucs' Yaya Diaby on first meeting with Rueben Bain: He's got that 'mad, mad, mad look' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer When Rueben Bain Jr. fell to the No. 15 overall pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushed in the pick to add the powerful pass rusher. It's not just the front office or coaching staff that is giddy to add the self-described Mike Tyson-style edge. His new teammates were thrilled with his additio  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- 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 D.C. The cherry on top of that restoration sundae came on opening night of the draft when they swiped do-it-all linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick. In an interview with  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Dan Morgan: Panthers to sign QB Bryce Young to long-term deal 'at the right time' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Picking up Bryce Young's fifth-year option was the no-brainer move. The more difficult decision is if the former No. 1 overall pick has done enough yet to warrant a contract extension from the Carolina Panthers. General manager Dan Morgan said during an interview this week with Adam Schein on Ma  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Dee Winters 'surprised' by trade from 49ers to Cowboys: 'I wasn't expecting it at all' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer New Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters was taken by surprise when he heard he was traded from San Francisco to Dallas during the 2026 NFL Draft. "Honestly, I wasn't expecting it at all. I was surprised quite a bit," the former TCU Horned Frog said Thursday of the news, via the Cowboys' official  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ravens GM Eric DeCosta on center position: 'We're trying to figure that out' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Free agency and the draft have both passed, and the Baltimore Ravens still don't have a solution at center after losing Tyler Linderbaum to the Las Vegas Raiders. It's left a massive hole in the middle of the offense. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta told WBAL Radio on Wednesday that he'd targete  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Travis Kelce: R Mason Thomas is going to be a 'game-changer' for Chiefs defense Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The sports podcasting community heaped mostly praise on the Kansas City Chiefs for their draft additions, which included beefing up the defense with three top-40 selections. One particular podcaster stood out: Travis Kelce. On the latest episode of the "New Heights" podcast, which dropped Wednesda  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Pittsburgh-area insurance agent takes part in 2026 NFL Draft * When Nick Bouchat was lining up field goals at Highlands High School and later at Edinboro University, he never imagined he would one day have the opportunity to be part of an NFL Draft. Years later, the insurance agent at the family-owned Bouchat Agency in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania got that chance when he was invi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Attorney General Skrmetti 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 attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sacklers' role in fue  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Lincoln -Attorney General Mike Hilgers 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 attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sac  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel 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 attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement takes effect, delivering $105.6 million to Washington state and local governments * Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that a $7.4 billion multistate settlement reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. The settlement will deliver $105.6 million split between   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sykes: President Trump Has Now Exceeded 60-Day Limit for Iran War Without Congressional Approval President Trump has now surpassed the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Act after initiating an unnecessary war with Iran without authorization from Congress. This raises urgent constitutional and accountability concerns. Legal experts and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have pointed to the  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Report: Calais Campbell returning to Ravens for 19th NFL season Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Calais Campbell is spending his 19th NFL season in a familiar place: Baltimore. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive end is returning to the Ravens on a one-year deal, ESPN reported (https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2049879259326398509?s=20) on Thursday. Campbell joined the Ravens in 2020, earnin  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis takes effect today (Friday, May 1). South Dakota is expected to receive an   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 1 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * School of Nursing Joins International Honor Society * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer Cedarville nursing students are now able to join Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nurses, after Cedarville University's School of Nursing joined the organization's Zeta Phi at-large chapter in March. By joining Wittenberg University, Kettering College and Wright State University in the Ze  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Science, business schools recognize faculty excellence * Rockwell receives inaugural Saridakis Natural Science Faculty Prize Dean Kathy Straub presented the inaugural George E. '75 and Susan Chang Saridakis Natural Science Faculty Prize to Assistant Professor of Biology Antonio Rockwell. Rockwell is a cell and molecular biologist who began his career at Susquehanna in 2019. His research area is ep  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Husted joins bill to help Americans plan for retirement Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Chris Coons' (D-Del.) Claiming Age Clarity Act. This bipartisan bill would modernize outdated language used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help people better understand the timing of their decisions to claim retireme  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Sixty Days In, Jon Husted is Still Signing Off on Trump's War Today marks 60 days since President Trump launched an unauthorized war against Iran without a single vote from Congress.   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Sixty Days In, Jon Husted Still Backs Endless Middle East War Sending Prices Skyrocketing * Husted has voted five times to back expensive and unnecessary war WCPO : 'This is gonna break me down,' Cincinnati drivers stunned as gas prices near $5 per gallon COLUMBUS, OHIO -Today marks 60 days of war in the Middle East that Jon Husted continues to fully support. Despite prices soaring for Ohio families, Hust  more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * T cells secrete DNA to help immune system fight cancer * Activated immune cells secrete tiny capsules bearing DNA that can enter other immune and tumor cells to stimulate the body's defense systems, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The discovery extends the scientific understanding of the immune system, identifies a new strategy for boosting immunity against cancers and potent  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Taylor and Shreve Introduce Bill to Kick Illegal Alien CDL Drivers Off American Roads * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) today introduced H.R. 8640, the Non-Domiciled CDL Reporting Act, to identify illegal aliens who hold Commercial Drivers' Licenses, facilitate their removal from American roads, and keep American families safe. "For too long, Democrat-  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ten perfect player-team fits from the 2026 NFL Draft Bucky Brooks, NFL.com Analyst Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. In today's installment, he spotlights some 2026 draft picks who are exceptionally well-suited to their new homes ... The best teams in the NFL routinely find ways to draft players who fit exactly with their   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 [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: Ohio's Private-Sector Hiring Rebounds in March * Columbus, OH - Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, commented on the March 2026 jobs report from the Ohio D  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Two to Receive UW Honorary Degrees The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 16. They are Bob Beck, a veteran media professional and educator who retired from Wyoming Public Media after serving as news director of Wyoming Public Radio for 34 years; and Jay Kemmerer, a busi  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP Students Win First Place in Regional Journalism Competition Mark Locklear Two UNC Pembroke student journalists are earning regional recognition for their storytelling and commitment to the craft, proving that impactful journalism can thrive even in the smallest of newsrooms. Sean Hancock and Michela Gritti, editors of the student newspaper The Pine Needle, recently captured fir  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * University Honors Faculty, Staff for Advising, Teaching, Outreach * The University of Toledo recently recognized its outstanding advisors and teachers and announced the recipients of the Edith Rathbun Award for Outreach and Engagement for the 2025-26 academic year, as well as both the Student Employee and Student Employment Supervisor of the Year. "We are honored to celebrate the achievements and acknowledge t  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC among national top 100 universities for patents Cincinnati jumped 19 spots among U.S. universities By Diana Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati has risen 19 places to No. 61 in the 2025 top 100 U.S. universities for patents ranking published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), underscoring the university's growing success in turning research discoveries into real-world tec  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Biggest crowd for the biggest graduation Record spring commencement draws largest crowd in UC history By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu The University of Cincinnati celebrated a record graduating class and the city's biggest-ever commencement in four ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena and Nippert Stadium. UC recognized 7,836 graduates earning 7,967 degrees, according to preliminary n  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Five students earn 1819 Innovation Awards at DAAPworks 2026 Winners included sensory chairs for neurodivergent children and toys teaching kids to 3D print By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Brilliant projects filled the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning during DAAPworks, the school's signature senior showcase. Creativity was everywhere, but what stood   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Why is it so difficult to own a restaurant in Cincinnati? UC expert weighs in on challenges in the industry By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu Rising costs of both labor and food are putting pressure on restaurant owners across the region, according to WLWT. The outlet turned to UC Lindner College of Business economics professor David Brasington for a look into the factors that make restaurant owne  more

DAYTON, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for April 25-May 1, 2026: * * * Our Sunday Visitor featured UD in a story about more students seeking the sacrament of confirmation. Spectrum News reported on AI in UD's curriculum and Heidi's Porch. The Conversation and The Wall Street Journal tapped faculty expertise. What happened to just war? Why modern Popes have become peace activists (https://www.diigo.com/item/pdf/5q791/5s40) The Wall Street  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Bill to Keep Working Families from Footing the Bill for Billionaire's Private Jets * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (Mich.-08), and Greg Landsman (Ohio-01) introduced legislation to put taxpayers first by closing an unfair loophole that shifts the cost of private jets onto working families. The Stop Subsidizing Priv  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * War Department's $1.5 Trillion Budget Proposal Includes Sizable Nuclear Triad Investment * WASHINGTON - 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 Apr  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 27 -- The Western and Southern Financial Group, a life insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Western & Southern Acquires Till Financial Western & Southern Financial Group today announced the acquisition of Till Financial, the fintech platform redefining how families raise financially capable kids. The transaction represents a significant strategic investment and marks a defining step in the company's expansion into digital family banking solutions  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Highlighting Chinese Threat to America's Strategic Interests * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing a resolution affirming concern over the growing threat China poses to America's national security and economic prosperity at a pivotal moment for U.S.-Chinese relations. The resolution calls for a continue  more