ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 15 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following statement on May 14, 2026; * * * ASA Statement on Ongoing U.S. China Meeting The American Soybean Association (ASA) appreciates President Trump's ongoing discussions with President Xi. Strong and reliable trade relationships are critical to the continued success of America's soybean growers, and China remains one of the most important export markets for U.S. soybeans. "ASA appreciates the ongoing dialogue be  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Ohio Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - May 14, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Ohio were 255,285, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 244,141, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran for Third Time * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's War with Iran. This is the third time Brown has voted to end Trump's disastrous and illegal war with Iran, following votes in April and March. In January, Brown also voted against funding Trump's Department of War, pointing to Trump's dan  more

BEREA, Ohio, May 14 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW takes leadership role in preparing healthcare professionals * From front-line staff in clinical care to top-level administrators, BW is helping healthcare professionals gain the skills they need to address a shifting and diverse landscape. At the forefront of BW's success are student-centered academic programs with small class sizes, mentoring faculty, hands-on learning and comprehensive curriculums. Ou  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Watchdog Urges State Financial Officers Foundation to Drop President Over Insider Scheme Today, Campaign for Accountability sent a letter to the State Financial Officer's Foundation (SFOF), urging it to remove Board President Seth Metcalf from his position. Court records reveal Mr. Metcalf engaged in a years' long effort to induce the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) to hire   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey, Boyle Introduce No Wasted Space Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH-15) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-2) introduced the No Wasted Space Act. This legislation will help establish a commission to study potential uses of the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. The building currently serves as a temporary space used for limited events, concerts, and meetings. "Hist  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 15 -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Cargill supports farmer-led learning and soil health practices across key states Cargill's Success From the Ground Up program helps farmers adopt proven practices through peer learning and on-farm support * WAYZATA, Minn. -- As farmers manage tight margins, volatile markets and unpredictable weather, practical, locally relevant  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 achieves impressive results in First Destination Survey Despite a challenging labor market and increased competition amid advances in artificial intelligence, the Class of 2025 reports remarkable post-graduation achievements. Story by: Meg Herrel The Class of 2025 began their college journeys in the fall of 2021, as college campuses and the world reopened following the disruption of the  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Radhika P. Atit, Brian Taylor, Chao-Pin Hsiao and Jessica Taylor recognized with Diekhoff Awards for their teaching and mentoring No matter their field of study, Case Western Reserve University graduate students are routinely challenged to consider new ways of thinking and examine innovative approaches to age-old questions, often making significant scholarly contributions along the way. That couldn't h  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Highlights Sandwich Generation Families; Urges Targeted System Reform Today, Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing entitled "Caught in the Middle: Supporting Families in the Sandwich Generation" to shine a light on the daily reality facing caregivers who are responsible for both aging parents and young children, making th  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the posture of the United States Navy. On behalf of our battle-ready Sailors, resilient families, and dedicated civilians serving around the globe  more

DUARTE, California, May 14 -- City of Hope issued the following news release: * * * City of Hope Convenes HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., NIH Dir. Jay Bhattacharya, and Nation's Leading Cancer Centers for Symposium to Advance Microbiome Science Scientific symposium and meeting between cancer center leaders and top U.S. health officials focused on the microbiome's impact on cancer prevention and treatment, and strengthening cancer research more broadly. * LOS ANGELES -- City of Hope(R), one  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 14 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * College of Nursing and Health Professions Recognizes Top Graduating Students * JONESBORO - The departments and school in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University have announced their end-of-year academic awards. By area, the award winners are: Department of Communication Disorders Bachelor of Science (BS) Academic Scholars: Macie Hatch of Lake City, Avery Billin  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Trump Admits He Doesn't Think About Americans' Financial Situation & GOP Senate Candidates Are Proving They Don't Either As families in Senate battleground states across the country struggle with rising costs across the board, surging inflation, gas price spikes in every single state, and a worsening and more costly health care crisis, Donald Trump made clear that Republicans "don't thi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Despite Arizona Dispensary Employees' Landslide Vote to Remove UFCW, Union Bosses Seek to Overturn Election Result * Union officials ask Labor Board to disenfranchise workers who voted 14-1 to end union affiliation Phoenix, AZ (May 14, 2026) - Employees of Curaleaf Camelback Dispensary overwhelmingly voted United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 99 union boss  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Detachment 7 recognized for readiness efforts at Hanscom AFB * Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Detachment 7 earned the Air Force Materiel Command-level Commander Support Staff of the Year Award for supporting readiness, personnel and administration. The unit acts as the command and administrative structure for hundreds of embedded military members working across m  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures at airports in Kentucky and Ohio as part of ongoing updates to the National Airspace System. The rule was published May 13 and takes effect upon publication for the listed procedures. The FAA said the amendments are needed because of revised operational criteria and changes tie  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 14 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Nicole R. Hill named provost and vice president for Academic Affairs * Shippensburg University is pleased to announce Dr. Nicole R. Hill as its next provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Hill was the interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, a role she recently returned to after serving two years as provost from 2022 to 2024  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Ellen Mavec receives CWRU's President's Award for Visionary Achievement In 1997, when Ellen Mavec became president of The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation--a philanthropy launched more than 40 years earlier by her grandfather Kelvin Smith (CSAS 1922, HON 1947)--she wanted to be thoughtful and strategic about how she would carry on her family's legacy. Kelvin Smith had been a co-founder with his brot  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, May 14 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Faculty member in MFA wins statewide award * Thomas Maltman, a novelist and faculty member in the Ashland University Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, recently added to his impressive resume by winning a 2026 Minnesota Book Award. His fourth novel, "Ashes to Ashes," took top honors in the novel and short story category.  In addition to teaching at Ashland during this summer's MFA summer residency from July   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Applauds Passage of Year-Round Nationwide E15 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) celebrated the passage of year-round, nationwide E15, which helps farmers sell more of their crops, lowers gas prices, and secures American energy independence. Earlier this year, Congressman Feenstra was appointed to serve as co-chair of the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council and task  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 14 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * First-Generation Medical Student Aims to Improve the Health of Ohioans * Matthew Folkman was raised in Chardon, a small town near Cleveland, where he saw the need for compassionate care, inspiring him to pursue a career in healthcare. "My goal has been and always will be to stay in Ohio," Folkman said. "This is my home and it's really important to me to give back." CELEBRATING SUCCESS : UToledo recognizes t  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * HARDI and PHCC File Amicus Brief Supporting EPA's AIM Act Allocation Rule Washinton, DC -- Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), in partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) National Association, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in RMS of Georgia, LLC d/b/a Choic  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Housing & Insurance Chairman Flood Calls for Passage of Bipartisan Amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, who serves as Chairman of the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee, released a statement following the announcement of amended text to the "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act." The amendment, posted by House Leadership last night, inclu  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Carey Coleman's Message to Ohio Teachers: "Go to Hell" * COLUMBUS, OH - Despite more than 90% of Ohio teachers being in a union, Republican candidate for Congress in OH-13 Carey Coleman is launching his general election campaign by telling Ohio Teachers Unions to " go to hell. " "Carey Coleman telling the over 90% of Ohio teachers who belong to a union to 'go to hell,' is not only offensive, but it'  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Republicans Run Campaign Ads on Funds for Rural Hospitals, While Hiding the Fine Print [MS NOW] In case you missed it, a new report from MS NOW is exposing how GOP Senate candidates are trying to cover up their role in creating a healthcare crisis that has "hit already fragile rural hospitals hard and could force hundreds to close" as they face a "challenging midterm election cyc  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Coons leads bipartisan group of senators highlighting Chinese threat to American interests ahead of Xi Summit In case you missed it, earlier this month, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) led a bipartisan group of 16 senators affirming concern over the growing threat China poses to our nation's security and economic prosperity. The introduction of the re  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers issued the following news: * * * IFPTE Endorses Tania Nemer for Summit County Judge "Judge Nemer will serve with integrity and honor" * On behalf of its 90,000 members throughout North America, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) is proud to endorse Tania Nemer for Summit County Judge. Nemer, a former member of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NA  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on March 12, 2026 by Todd Leahy, Trey Cowan, Anika Juhn and Michelle (Chaewon) Kim entitled "Ammonia build-out: Recipe for risks." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings Ammonia build-out would likely have only a limited impact on local jobs, as the ratio of jobs per unit of ammonia production has plummeted--from 2001-2024, production rose by 53.5% while the number of dire  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on April 28, 2026 by Soni Tiwari, Tanya Rana and Saurabh Trivedi entitled "Decarbonisation readiness in India's steel sector." Here are the key findings: * * * There's a widening gap between the headline climate commitments made by India's major steel companies and their actual progress in building the operational, technological, and financial infrastructure required to me  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on April 7, 2026 by Kevin Leung, Saurabh Trivedi and Soni Tiwari entitled "Financing the energy transition: A credit perspective on India's power sector." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings Annual investments in renewables, storage and transmission are estimated to surge from USD68 billion (INR6.18 trillion) by 2032 to as much as USD145 billion (INR13.19 trillion) by 2  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on May 6, 2026 by Shafiqul Alam entitled "Fostering Bangladesh's energy transition." Here are the key findings: * * * Heightened risks of global supply disruptions, fiscal burden, and rising costs underscore the importance of fostering Bangladesh's energy transition. Renewable energy, a natural hedge against fossil fuel supply disruptions and price spikes, contributes to 2  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on May 7, 2026 by Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz, Arjun Flora, Alasdair Docherty, Kevin Leung, Jonathan Bruegel and Andrew Reid entitled "Germany's gas and hydrogen gamble." Here are excerpts: * * * This two-part report series examines the risks at the core of Germany's energy transition, focusing on its continued reliance on natural gas and its planned shift to hydrogen. The  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on March 31, 2026 by Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz, Kevin Leung, Jonathan Bruegel and Andrew Reid entitled "Germany's gas dependence: An energy security risk." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings Germany's residential heat pump installations from 2022 to 2025 saved the country Euros1.3 billion on liquefied natural gas imports in the three years between 2023 and 2025. Ge  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on March 19, 2026 by Soroush Basirat entitled "Global high-grade iron ore market is set to grow." Here are the key findings: * * * With direct reduction (DR) emerging as the leading pathway for steel sector decarbonisation, a forecast supply deficit for DR-grade iron ore signals an opportunity for new suppliers. Moves to grasp this opportunity are being led by producers in  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on April 8, 2026 by Dennis Wamsted entitled "The misguided stampede to build gas power plants." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings Consumers face significant risks from spikes in natural gas prices caused by weather and geopolitical events; these risks rise in relation to the amount of new gas-fired capacity added to the grid. Rising LNG exports will lead to additiona  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on May 6, 2026 by Cathy Kunkel entitled "Overbuilding fossil fuel generation threatens Puerto Rico's affordability and climate goals." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings 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 o  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on May 8, 2026 by Mutya Yustika and Yusuf Kresna entitled "Redirecting sovereign capital to accelerate Indonesia's energy transition." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund (SWF), Danantara, ranks as the eighth-largest fund globally, with USD900 billion in assets under management. However, its dividend model is structurally constrained: s  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on May 7, 2026 by Alasdair Docherty and Arjun Flora entitled "Rethinking Germany's hydrogen-led transition." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings Germany's hydrogen demand is likely to fall at or below the bottom of official projections, as direct electrification offers a more cost-competitive path across heating, transport and power. The financing model for Germany's h  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on March 11, 2026 by Jonathan Bruegel and Kevin Leung entitled "Terna: Financing Italy's grid modernisation." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings Terna's planned investment programme marks a structural shift to sustained high-intensity grid expansion, driven by renewable integration needs and the resolution of chronic transmission bottlenecks. Persistent north-south an  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on May 12, 2026 by Randi Bachtiar and Grant Hauber entitled "Unlocking Indonesia's transmission grid investment." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings Indonesia's Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) 2025-2034 requires an average annual transmission investment of USD2.4 billion to support large-scale renewable energy deployment, industrial electrification, and inter-  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 14 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 197th Commencement * New Albany, Ind. (May 14, 2026) - On a bright sunny morning, Indiana University Southeast graduates set their sights on the future as they celebrated the 197th annual Commencement on May 14, 2026. The ceremony began with Indiana University President Pamela Whitten and Chancellor Debbie Ford welcoming the graduates, their famili  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jean E. Smith-Gonnell Discusses the Impact of Medical Marijuana's Federal Reclassification on California Businesses Partner Jean E. Smith-Gonnell discussed how the recent federal reclassification of medical marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug will affect California cannabis businesses in an interview with Spectrum News 1. The article, "Tax relief comes with caveats as federal marijuana rules shi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur and Bice Introduce the Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026 * Washington, DC -During National Police Week, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) introduced the Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026. This new bipartisan legislation would authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide grant funding to accredited nonprofit orga  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Meeks, Fitzpatrick, Hoyer, Bacon, Keating, Kiley Statement on Securing Final Signature to Force a Vote on the Ukraine Support Act * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Congressman Greg Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Co-Chair of the Cong  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta, Matsui, and 33 Members Send Letter to National Cyber Director for Plan to Coordinate AI-Discovered Software Vulnerabilities * Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-7), led a bipartisan letter to National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross. Along with 33 of their colleagues, the letter urged the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) to develop a federal-i  more

KENT, Ohio, May 14 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Lessons lived, learned and happily shared * 2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her communication degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through the Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State's financial aid, scholarships and career services. Anna Lawson wanted to earn a degree without taking on student loans. Despite working full time and completing two years at Sinclair College bef  more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 14 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Mike Crowder and Tom Poetter awarded the Benjamin Harrison Medallion * Miami University has honored two professors -Mike Crowder and Tom Poetter -with its most prestigious career faculty award, the Benjamin Harrison Medallion. The medallion is awarded annually for extraordinary and sustained contributions related to teaching, research, and service over the course of a career at the university. Crowder, associate pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * NAHB Supports Amended Housing Bill Released by House Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement on amended housing legislation released by the House: "NAHB commends House leaders for reaching an agreement to amend the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. We urge House m  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * NBAA Marks the Passing of General Aviation Icon Hal Shevers * The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today paid tribute to Hal Shevers, the founder and longtime chairman of Sporty's Pilot Shop, who passed away May 12, at the age of 90.  "Hal Shevers' love and enthusiasm for general aviation is part of his enduring legacy," said NBAA President and C  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice Sues Nebraska to Stop Digital Censorship Imports to the Cornhusker State * LINCOLN, Neb.-Today, NetChoice sued Nebraska to stop the portions of LB 383 that force Nebraskans to surrender digital I.D.'s just to access lawful information and use everyday digital services like social med  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * New Ohio State graduate named SBA Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year for Ohio * Levi Duncan, a new graduate of the Executive MBA program at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, received the award for Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year for Ohio at the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) awards ceremony last week. The SBA Ohio District Office held the Ohio Small Business Week   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news: * * * OBL Testifies in Support of Priority Banking Bills on Tax Lien Certificate Sales and Crypto Kiosks at the Statehouse The Ohio Bankers League was at the Statehouse on Wednesday, May 13, to provide proponent testimony on two priority bills for Ohio's banking industry: Substitute House Bill 493 and House Bill 648. Both bills address different issues, but they share a common theme: protecting consumers, promoting   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news on May 13, 2026: * * * Crypto Legislation Poised for Committee Vote this Week The Senate's Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act has entered its most consequential phase, and for the banking industry, the debate has moved well beyond cryptocurrency market structure. The central issue now is whether Congress will create a regulatory framework for digital assets that preserves the distinction between regulated bank deposits   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State Artist Laureate eager to celebrate American semiquincentennial * America's 250th birthday is a time to take stock of the past and consider the future, said Charles O. Anderson, The Ohio State University's newest Artist Laureate. "It's an interesting time in terms of progress and regression," he said. "I want to think about hope. What could the next 250 years look like?" Since 2023, Ohio State has   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Prior heart attack linked to faster declines in thinking and memory skills * Research Highlights: * People who survived a heart attack had 5% higher odds each year of developing cognitive impairment compared to people who have not had a heart attack. * Maintaining better cardiovascular health plays an important role in preserving normal brain function long term. DALLAS,  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Fights to Stop Cancellation of Offshore Wind Energy Leases That Would Lower Costs * May 13, 2026 Watch Rep. Levin's Remarks Here Washington, D.C.- Today, during a House Appropriations Committee markup, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced an amendment to prevent taxpayer funds from being used by the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Department of the Interior (DOI) to kill offshor  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Ohio Medicaid Director Scott Partika with regard to possible waste, fraud and abuses in federally funded Medicaid personal care services programs. The letter was co-signed by Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, chairman of the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses. * * * Here is the text of the letter:   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Energy and Water Development Funding Bill Increases Costs, Weakens National Security * Washington, DC - House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The bill energy raises costs for American households, weakens our national security, and ab  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 14 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Rockets Earn School-Record 3.529 Grade Point Average in Spring Semester * University of Toledo student-athletes earned a school-record grade point average of 3.529 in spring semester, Vice President and Director of Athletics Tom Moreland announced on Wednesday. It is the first time Rocket student-athletes have achieved a 3.5 GPA and just the fifth time they've reached a 3.4. Toledo student-athletes have now r  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, May 14 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Rosenberger, Wyllie granted tenure among AU faculty promotions * ASHLAND, Ohio - Two faculty members at Ashland University were granted tenure this spring-Jared Rosenberger, Ph.D., in the department of criminal justice and sociology and Robert Wyllie, Ph.D., in the department of history and political science-following approval by the AU Board of Trustees. In addition, Melissa Irwin was promoted to clinical associa  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps National Spelling Bee welcomes 247 spellers as it returns to Washington, D.C. * By Molly Miossi  The 2026 competition will be held in the historic Constitution Hall CINCINNATI - The Scripps National Spelling Bee will return to Washington, D.C. for the first time in 15 years, with 247 spellers earning their place in the 2026 competition, set for May 26  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Husted introduces bill to crack down on student aid fraud Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing the Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act. This bill would require strong safeguards to prevent student aid fraud. Specifically, it wou  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- 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 13, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $10 Million to Flip Alaska Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $10.6 million television reservation in Alaska to support Mary Pel  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- 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 14, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $13.4 Million to Flip Iowa Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $13.4 million television reservation in Iowa against Republican ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- 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 14, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $20 Million to Defend Michigan Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $20 million television reservation in Michigan against Republi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- 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 13, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $31 Million to Flip North Carolina Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $31.4 million television reservation in North Carolina to   more

TOKYO, Japan, May 15 -- Honda Motor, a manufacturer of automobiles, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Summary of 2026 Honda Business Briefing * Rebuilding Automobile Business and Ensuring Mid- to Long-term Growth * Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President and Representative Executive Officer (Global CEO) Toshihiro Mibe held a press briefing today, on Honda initiatives toward rebuilding of its automobile business and the future direction of Honda business. Following   more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * The Test Got It Right: Mathematician Leaves Lasting Legacy Jack Graver retired this spring from the Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences after 60 years on the faculty. Sean Grogan Jack Graver likes to tell the story about a vocational aptitude test he took in sixth grade. It asked students which activities they preferred -- things like fixing a bicycle, building things or working with  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Final Victory Against Biden Administration's Title IX Gender Ideology Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that interest groups have officially dropped their appeal of Tennessee's landmark Title IX victory, cementing a nationwide win for common sense, girls' privacy, and the rule of law. The now-defeated rules would have forced scho  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release: * * * Trustee Carolyn Brehm Makes Record Setting Gift Funding Museum Education Leadership Role at National Museum of Asian Art Gift Recognizes National Reach and Expanded Access of Museum's Educational Programs * The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art announced a record setting gift from Carolyn Brehm, vice chair of the museum's board of trustees, funding a museum educat  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 15 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * UAW Members Call on Trump Administration to Save Iconic Ohio Plant from Being Offshored to China The UAW is calling on the Trump Administration to intervene in the closure of an iconic brass instrument plant which is facing an imminent threat of offshoring to China, destroying 150 good union jobs in Ohio. In a letter to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, UAW President Shawn Fain, UAW Region 2B Dire  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 14 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * WAY-FM Host Joy Summers Wins 2026 Gracie Award * by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer As audiences push back against media that projects artificial perfection, many are gravitating toward voices that portray life realistically -flaws and all. Joy Summers, host of "Middays With Joy" on WAY-FM Radio and the "Pure Joy Podcast," has recently received a 2026 Gracie Award for her work as a nationally s  more