WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Colorado Sorghum Producers, and 33 co-signers. To: Speaker Mike Johnson, H-232, The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515 - April 28, 2026 * * * As organizations representing renewable fuel producers and feedstock growers, we are writing to express our strong support for a bipartisan amendment (#289) proposed to the House Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) that would permanently allow retail gas stations the option to sell gasoline blended with 15 percent e  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABC Attendees Take Their Manufacturing Story to Capitol Hill Recreational boating industry leaders will spend the day on Capitol Hill today as part of the American Boating Congress (ABC), meeting with congressional staff to advance policies that protect access to America's waterways, strengthen infrastructure, and keep U.S. marine manufacturing globally compe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Ohio Celebrates Primary Victories of Endorsed General Assembly Candidates * COLUMBUS OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) celebrated the primary victories of 12 candidates for the Ohio General Assembly on Tuesday night following the organization's months of daily canvassing and advocacy across their districts. The following AFP-OH endorsed candidates won their  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Annual Symposium Fuels Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at CSU, Beyond * CSU's recent AI Symposium at the Wolstein Center brought together educators, researchers, students and industry professionals for a one-day event featuring keynotes, panels and hands-on sessions. The program focused on moving beyond curiosity to the intentional integration of artificial intelligence in higher education, including A  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 6, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were little changed in March in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.3 pe  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 6, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates higher in 236 metro areas over the year ended February 2026 Unemployment rates were higher in February 2026 than a year earlier in 236 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 110 areas, and unchanged in 41 areas. * * * Chart: Over-the-year change in unemployment rates for metropolitan areas, February 2026, not sea  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Awards $500,000 Grant to CAPA for New Music Hall in Downtown Columbus * COLUMBUS, OH -CAPA has received a $500,000 grant from Bank of America in support of its Music Hall project at the former Central Presbyterian Church building at Third and Chapel streets in Downtown Columbus. The award is significant as it supports CAPA's capital c  more

BEREA, Ohio, May 6 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW summer sessions are affordable, smart option for college studies * Hitting the beach this summer and hitting the books are not mutually exclusive for students interested in saving money and advancing their studies. BW offers undergraduate summer sessions and graduate cohort programs through the summer months. Students can choose from day, evening, hybrid, online and immersion summer courses. Tim Seitz, B  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Children's Derby Soiree Raises More Than $6.5 Million to Support Pediatric Care and Research * More than 500 guests gathered at the annual Cleveland Clinic Children's Derby Soiree on May 2 to watch the 152nd Kentucky Derby and raise more than $6.5 million to fund vital pediatric care and research. The Derby Soiree, presented by the Fedeli Family Foundation, Cleve  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026; 31 States And D.C. Add Jobs In March Texas and Missouri Top Lists of 12-Month Gains, While California and Alaska Have Worst Job Losses; Ohio and Delaware Lead Monthly Gainers; Nevada Has Largest Monthly Decline  * Construction employment increased in 33 states and the Dis  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Deep in the ice, Antarctic detectors pick up incoming cosmic rays from outer space * More than 600 feet below the surface of Antarctica, ultrasensitive detectors picked up the tracks of cosmic rays crashing down from outer space. The Askaryan Radio Array is a group of sensors drilled deep into the ice. For years, the array has been patiently listening for faint radio signals near the South Pole. In a s  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * ROUNDUP: Dr. Amy Acton Wins Democratic Nomination as OH GOV Emerges as "A More Competitive Race Than Expected" With Ohio's race for governor officially set between Dr. Amy Acton and failed presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, independent political observers are noting that the battle for this open seat is shaping up as "a more competitive race than expected." Dr. Acton has raised more  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, May 7 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * A FAMILY'S BOUNDLESS LOVE: The Mike Karpathakis Endowed MBA Scholarship Mike Karpathakis began his EKU journey pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with encouragement from his then employer's (Ajax Magnethermic Corporation) generous tuition reimbursement program. In 1998, while working full-time as an electrical engineer, Mike earned an MBA degree from Eastern's outstanding College of Busin  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Marks Ohio Primary Victories as Women Candidates Advance to General Election Today EMILYs List congratulates Kristina Knickerbocker in Ohio's 10th Congressional District and state Rep. Allison Russo in the Ohio secretary of state race on winning their competitive primary elections. "EMILYs List congratulates state Rep. Allison Russo and Kristina Knickerbocker on their primary victories  more

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, May 7 -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release: * * * Farm bill containing Healthy H2O Act passes House of Representatives The U.S. House of Representatives on April 30 passed the U.S. Farm Bill which included key principles of the Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act, also commonly known as the Healthy H2O Act. The Healthy H2O Act, which has been supported by NGWA, was reintroduced in the House last year by Representatives David Rouze  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, May 7 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * From Blueprint to Launchpad: 1st Lt. Matthew Evans' Impact on the U.S. Space Force Mission By Christy Bui, Air Force Institute of Technology The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is powered by a team of highly skilled guardians, experts dedicated to securing the nation's interests in space. 1st Lt. Matthew Evans is one such expert, still early in his career, whose service as an engineer is already m  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Maryland School District's Secret "Gender Transition" Policies Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and 19 other attorneys general have sent a letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of a complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Rockville, Maryland, alleging that the district pushed students to  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * HARDI Distributors Report 10.4% Revenue Increase in March Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing sales by HARDI distributors increased by 10.4% during March 2026. The annual sales growth for the 12 months through March 2026 is an increase of 3.3%. "Double digit sales grow  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haslam Sports Group alongside AECOM Hunt and Turner joint venture announce groundbreaking of the new Huntington Bank Field * Construction of new state-of-the-art facility to serve as Ohio's first enclosed stadium revolutionary design by HKS to bring football fans closer to the field than ever BROOK PARK, OH (April 30, 2026) -The Haslam Sports Group (HSG) alon  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Housing Task Force Chair Rep. Sykes Pushes Back on Trump Administration Proposal Threatening Access to Housing U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition Housing Task Force, announced that she has led a group of NDC members in submitting a comment in response to a proposed rulemaking from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would impose stri  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * How trees in urban areas are key to cooling down a warmer world * Planting new forests may be a low-cost way to combat warming temperatures in urban areas, suggests a new study. In a large-scale field experiment, researchers planted 640 tree saplings across 20 parks in Dayton, Ohio, and implemented varying irrigation methods. After monitoring sapling survival, growth and health in response to their irrigation m  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 6 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * IBM Consultant Helps Bridge Cloud Strategy and Cybersecurity * by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer When global corporations need fresh talent to tackle high-stakes cloud and cybersecurity challenges, they're turning to recent college graduates ready to make an immediate impact. In 2025, Christian Eppich earned his undergraduate degree in computer science from Cedarville University. Today, he'  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 7 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Germany's hydrogen bet risks wasting tens of billions of taxpayer euros Key Takeaways: Germany's hydrogen demand is likely to fall short of official projections, risking costly overbuilding of infrastructure. The financing model behind Germany's hydrogen network shifts costs to taxpayers when demand disappoints. Failure to meet optimistic hydrogen demand pr  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 7 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Overbuilding fossil fuel generation threatens Puerto Rico's affordability and climate goals Key Takeaways: Puerto Rico is in danger of overbuilding its centralized electricity generation system. Proposals to overbuild the system with plants relying on imported natural gas would place even greater burdens on ratepayers. The island is unlikely to meet its 100%  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 7 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * With renewable power generation still at 2.3%, Bangladesh's fossil fuel imports rise by 14.8% in four years Heightened risks of global supply disruptions, fiscal burden, and increasing costs underscore the importance of fostering Bangladesh's energy transition Key Takeaways: Renewable energy, including hydropower, contributes to 2.3% of Bangladesh's power gen  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 7 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Joel Morales drives innovation and efficiency in financial compliance for research at Case Western Reserve Joel Morales, Senior Executive Director of Post Award Administration, Post-Award Services and Financial Compliance Area of Focus: Financial compliance for CWRU's research enterprise Story by: Lydia Coutre Joel Morales prides himself on finding new ways to bring simplicity, speed and efficiency t  more

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 7 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Student Researcher Brings AI-Driven Rehabilitation Technology to Global Stage When the SPIE Defense + Security conference brought together leading researchers and innovators from across the globe last week, one presenter, a sophomore at John Carroll University, shared his augmented reality system, "HoloPose," that has the potential to make an impact in rehabilitation. Wilson Vong '28, a Computer Scie  more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 6 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Jones named Higher Ed Hero by Insight Into Academia * Impactful mentors made all the difference for Andrew Jones. They opened doors and highlighted opportunities, illuminating the path that led to Jones becoming a groundbreaking researcher and renowned educator. Now an associate professor of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering at Miami University, Jones is doing his part to give back to the next generation o  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur and Latta Introduce Resolution Proclaiming May 8th To May 17th National American Birding Week Toledo, Ohio - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) have introduced a bipartisan resolution proclaiming May 8 through May 17, 2026, as "National American Birding Week." Birding is a pastime that generates billions in economic benefits annually, but migratory bird populations  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 6 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * May Optometry graduates help serve hundreds of patients during humanitarian trip to El Salvador * Kiley Stout has always been drawn to the idea that healthcare can be both practical and deeply human at the same time. "Optometry is such a unique space where you can make an immediate difference," she said. "Someone walks in struggling, and within minutes their world can literally come in  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers' Callous Comments on Gas Prices "Spooked" DC Republicans "Concerned with Holding On to Their Senate Majority" According to new reporting from The Bulwark, Mike Rogers' comments dismissing and downplaying the skyrocketing gas prices in Michigan has left DC Republicans "concerned" that rising prices at the gas pump could cost them their Senate majority. During a campai  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Chi-Cal Rivers Fund Announces $1.2 Million in Conservation Grants * CHICAGO (May 6, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and partners today announced $1.2 million in grants to enhance habitat and improve water quality in the Chicago-Calumet region. The grants will generate $1 million in matching contributions for a total conservat  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * National Science Foundation Awards CAREER Grant to Villanova Engineering Professor * VILLANOVA, Pa. (May 6, 2026) -The National Science Foundation (NSF) has named Tommaso Cappello, PhD, assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the High-Performance RF Lab at Villanova University's College of Engineering (COE), as a recipient of the Early Career Development (CAREER)  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received Auditor of State Awards in April for their clean audit reports: * Manchester Local School District (Adams County) * Allen County Metropolitan Housing Authority (Allen County) * Delphos City School District (Allen County) * Loudonville  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction: * West Clermont Local School District (Clermont County) * Big Walnut Local School District (Delaware County) *   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Issues Statement on Strength of Democratic Ticket * COLUMBUS, OH - Following today's primary election, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde issued the following statement on Ohio Democrats' strong ticket, and the importance of electing Democratic leaders up and down the ballot to lower costs, protect Ohioans' freedoms, and get our state back on track in Novembe  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State program pairs scientists, MBA students to advance technology * A new program at The Ohio State University fosters collaboration between science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) researchers and master's in business administration (MBA) students. The Future Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FLIE) program is designed to team graduate students from business and STEM fields to exp  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families New data shows Trump's unaffordable policies are exacerbating the nationwide health care crisis * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spotlighted new da  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Announces Nearly $4.2 Million to Support Community Health in Summit and Stark Counties AKRON, OH - Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded a total of $4,178,319 to two health centers in Ohio's 13th Congressional District. My Community Health Center in Canton will receive $983,333 and Axesspointe Com  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps Sports readies to tip off 2026 WNBA season on ION ION's 50-game regular season slate - the most for any single network - tips off May 8 Zena Keita named new studio host; analysts Autumn Johnson and Meghan McKeown return ATLANTA - Scripps Sports and ION, the premier home of women's sports, today unveiled their broadcast plans for the 2026 Women's Nation  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Husted joins small businesses in Upper Sandusky UPPER SANDUSKY, OH - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) hosted a roundtable with Ohio small business owners and entrepreneurs in Upper Sandusky, highlighting National Small Business Week and discussing his efforts in the Senate to support Ohio's job creators. "Ohio's 1.1 million small businesses employ more than 2.2 million people and are the backbone o  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartan lawyers excel in spring moot court competitions * The moot court program at Michigan State University's College of Law offers an intense and rewarding training ground for future lawyers. Second- and third-year students prepare briefs and argue both sides of complicated legal issues before an appellate court, all while competing against other top law schools at regional and national events. A  more

KENT, Ohio, May 6 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus * Three years ago, a group of earth and environmental sciences students at Wright State University planted native wildflower seeds in starter trays with care, intention and optimism. Only grass sprouted. That wasn't the beginning of the SEES garden they hoped for, but they persisted. On April 22, 2026, the students of SEES -Students for Earth and Env  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * How a Newhouse Student Reported on White House Correspondents' Dinner Attack Ben Bascuk '27 was attending the April 26 event as a White House Correspondents' Association Scholar when a gunman charged into the venue. Dialynn Dwyer When shots sounded at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 26, Ben Bascuk's first instinct was to reach for his phone to start reporting. Bascuk '27, a broadcast and digit  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Takeaways - An Encouraging May 5 Primary Election Day for Ohio Democrats * To: Interested Parties From: Marisa Nahem, Ohio Democratic Party Communications Director Date: May 6, 2026 Subject: In yesterday's May 5 Primary Election, Ohio Democrats saw encouraging voter turnout across the state while Republicans saw a lack of enthusiasm. Democrats will be connecting with Ohioans of all political backgroun  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Carey Coleman * "Emilia Sykes serves Northeast Ohio with one goal: delivering real results for the community she calls home. Meanwhile, Carey Coleman is running on dangerous policies hurting everyday Ohioans. An extremist through and through, Coleman would rubber-stamp Donald Trump's toxic agenda that's gutting health care and raising costs on hardworking families. C  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Derek Merrin * "No one has been more dedicated to serving Northwest Ohio than Marcy Kaptur -fighting for Toledo's auto industry, standing up to bad trade deals, protecting Lake Erie, and never once forgetting who she represents in Washington. Derek Merrin couldn't be more different: a self-interested politician who spent eight years in Columbus bailing out corrupt en  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Eric Conroy * "Greg Landsman is exactly the kind of pragmatic, community-rooted leader Southwest Ohio families deserve in Congress. A former public school teacher and Cincinnati native, Greg has built a reputation as a bipartisan reformer who delivers results. Eric Conroy, on the other hand, is an opportunist who wants to rip health care away from Ohioans while being  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Max Miller * "Brian Poindexter has spent his life working alongside the people he's running to represent -on job sites, in factories, and on the Brook Park City Council. Max Miller, on the other hand, is a multimillionaire D.C. insider who has never lived in the same reality as the people he claims to represent. Voters in the 7th District know the difference between   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Mike Carey * To: Interested Parties From: Riya Vashi, DCCC Regional Press Secretary Date: May 5, 2026 Subject: Mike Carey was a registered corporate lobbyist for the coal industry for more than 20 years -collecting nearly $731,000 from his last employer alone in his final two years on the job, while working for PACs that funneled more than $1.9 million to   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Mike Turner * "Kristina Knickerbocker has spent her life in service -to her country in the Air Force, to her patients as a nurse practitioner, and to her community in the Miami Valley. She knows what Ohio families are up against because she's lived it. Mike Turner, on the other hand, is a career politician who, after 24 years in Washington, has lost touch with his co  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo ROTC Cadet Selected for Highly Competitive Army Physical Therapy Program * After Ingrid Harmon and her family moved from Stuttgart, Germany, Toledo quickly became the perfect home. "My dad was very specific and forward-thinking when he chose Toledo as the location to raise his kids," Harmon said. "He found that Toledo had good high schools, that the University was affordable and has a historically well  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Parkside Theatre Garners National Awards from the American College Theatre Festival * KENOSHA, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Theatre program achieved significant national recognition from the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), for its production of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn, directed by Associate Professor Brian Gill. This production was inv  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Faculty members help shape the future of a town that refuses to disappear An interdisciplinary team is working alongside Amonate residents to preserve the former coal town's history, identify community priorities, and build local capacity. By Diane Deffenbaugh Amonate is easy to miss on a map -- and, like plenty of places in Virginia, easy to mispronounce on the first try. The small former coal town -- pronounce  more