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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday May 08, 2026 ( 6 items )  

Ahead of RFK Jr. Visit to Northeast Ohio, Rep. Sykes Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Lower Health Costs
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of RFK Jr. Visit to Northeast Ohio, Rep. Sykes Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Lower Health Costs Ahead of a planned visit to Northeast Ohio by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) is highlighting her bipartisan work to expand access to healthy foods, lower costs, and address the root causes of chronic disea  more

Brown, Olszewski Introduce Refresh Act to Improve Teacher Wellness and Mental Health
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Olszewski Introduce Refresh Act to Improve Teacher Wellness and Mental Health * Washington, DC - As the nation recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) have introduced the REFRESH Act, legislation to create a new federal grant program to support educator wellness and mental health programs. The REFRESH Act would authorize  more

Congresswoman Brown Announces Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Cleveland Metroparks CHEERS Project
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Announces Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Cleveland Metroparks CHEERS Project * Cleveland, OH - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined Cleveland Metroparks at the E. 72 nd Lakefront Reservation to announce over $1 million in new federal funding for Cleveland Metroparks' CHEERS park expansion project expanding recreational access to the Lakefront in Cleveland. Onc  more

Davidson Calls for Action After Investigation Reveals Massive Medicaid Fraud in Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Davidson Calls for Action After Investigation Reveals Massive Medicaid Fraud in Ohio * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, May 7, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after a Daily Wire investigation revealed widespread Medicaid fraud across Ohio. The investigation found that Ohio's Medicaid program paid out roughly $1 billion in 2024 for "home health services," oft  more

McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Guard the Skies Act to Empower National Guard to Counter Drone Threats at Special Events
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Guard the Skies Act to Empower National Guard to Counter Drone Threats at Special Events * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul -chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Securing the Homeland Amidst Special Events -introduced the Guard the Skies Act along with Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Eli Crane (R-Ariz.), and Josh Gottheim  more

Sen. Husted Leads Effort to Expand Broadband Access in Rural Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Husted leads effort to expand broadband access in rural Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) in introducing the Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act. This bill would increase access to broadband for rural communities across Appalachia. Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) introduced the companion bill to the Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act in the House   more