| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday May 21, 2026 ( 60 items ) |
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$100K scholarship gift benefits WVU Statler College civil engineering students in memory of late U.S. Rep. David McKinley
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 20 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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$100K scholarship gift benefits WVU Statler College civil engineering students in memory of late U.S. Rep. David McKinley
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The family of longtime civil engineer and lawmaker David B. McKinley is honoring his wish to establish a $100,000 scholarship to benefit future engineers studying at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.
The McKinley fa
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AFP-OH Highlights Affordability Focus Through Testimony on Fiscal Responsibility and Energy Reform
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-OH Highlights Affordability Focus Through Testimony on Fiscal Responsibility and Energy Reform
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COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity-OH (AFP-OH) this week testified before the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee and House Energy Committee in support of reforms aimed at lowering costs, strengthening long-term economic stability, and improving affordability fo
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Alterra Energy Urges EPA to Exclude Pyrolysis Units From Municipal Waste Combustion Definition
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Alterra Energy LLC, a U.S.-based operator of commercial-scale advanced recycling infrastructure, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the revision of the definition of "Municipal Waste Combustion Unit" in the Organic Solid Waste Incineration New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines. Alterra urges the EPA to remove pyrolysis/combustion units from this definition, emphasizing that its pyrolysis technology
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America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to The Blade: Ohio's Ratepayer Protection Pledge Works
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 20, 2026, by Travis Ricketts, action manager of the Ohio state chapter, and Alex Fitzsimmons, acting under secretary of energy, to The Blade:
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Ohio's ratepayer protection pledge works
Private investment is coming to Ohio in ways that the state hasn't seen in a generation. This is not by accident, but because leaders at the Ohio Statehouse and federal partners understand the impor
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American Electric Power Urges EPA to Refine Proposed Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- American Electric Power, Columbus, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans. The utility, which serves over 5.6 million customers across 11 states and operates approximately 31,000 megawatts of generating capacity, provided feedback on the 2024 CWA HS FRP regulations under reconsideration by the EPA.
In its
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Attorney General Murrill Urges DOJ to Restore States' Authority for Swift Justice in Heinous Crimes
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 20 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Murrill Urges DOJ to Restore States' Authority for Swift Justice in Heinous Crimes
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in filing a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions. In support of the rule, DO
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AU awarded $325,000 grant through Choose Ohio First scholarship program
ASHLAND, Ohio, May 19 -- Ashland University posted the following news:
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AU awarded $325,000 grant through Choose Ohio First scholarship program
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ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University has been awarded $325,577 from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) through the state's Choose Ohio First scholarship program to support students in high-demand fields.
Choose Ohio First is an initiative aimed at strengthening the state's workforce in the fields of science, technology, engineering
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BGSU Brings Water Quality Expertise to International Stage to Advance Global Freshwater Conditions
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 21 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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BGSU brings water quality expertise to international stage to advance global freshwater conditions
Researchers from BGSU to present at the International Association for Great Lakes Research Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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A group of Bowling Green State University scientists and graduate students will bring the University's expertise in water quality research to the international stage.
BGSU re
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Bowling Green State University: Top Three Teams Received a Combined $30,000 in Funding to Move Forward With Their Concepts
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 21 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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The top three teams received a combined $30,000 in funding to move forward with their concepts
Several aspiring entrepreneurs from Bowling Green State University recently presented their business ideas live to a panel of judges, marking the culmination of a rigorous 15-week accelerator program designed to help them develop and commercialize their solutions.
Through the unique business competition c
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Brown Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Disastrous War with Iran
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Disastrous War with Iran
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has introduced a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's disastrous illegal war with Iran.
Since March, House Democrats have forced three votes to end the war in Iran. The last vote in the House ended in a 212-212 tie, me
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Buckeye Institute: HB413 Shines a Light on Local Government
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 [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:
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The Buckeye Institute: HB413 Shines a Light on Local Government
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The Buckeye Institute submitted written testimony to the Ohio House Finance Committee on the policies in Ohio House Bill 413, which will shine a light on the work of local government.
In his testimon
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Buckeye Institute: HCR35 Sends Important Message to Congress
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 [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:
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The Buckeye Institute: HCR35 Sends Important Message to Congress
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The Buckeye Institute submitted written testimony (see full text below or download a PDF ) to the Ohio House Energy Committee on Ohio House Concurrent Resolution 35, which calls on Congress to expedite
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Building AI models that understand chemical principles
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Building AI models that understand chemical principles
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Among all of the possible chemical compounds, it's estimated that between 10 20 and 10 60 may hold potential as small-molecule drugs.
Evaluating each of those compounds experimentally would be far too time-consuming for chemists. So, in recent years, researchers have begun using artificial intelligence to help identify compo
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Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution To Overturn A.I.-Driven Program That's Overruling WA Doctors & Delaying Care for Seniors
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution To Overturn A.I.-Driven Program That's Overruling WA Doctors & Delaying Care for Seniors
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WA hospitals report extended delays for authorization under WISeR pilot program & WA seniors report crippling pain while they wait for treatment; GAO confirmed WISeR pilot program is currently functioning illegally across 6 states and requires oversight from Congress
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Case Western Reserve Researchers Aim to Advance Precision Molecular Imaging for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve researchers aim to advance precision molecular imaging for cancer diagnosis and treatment
James P. Basilion, PhD, Professor of the Department of Radiology at the School of Medicine and of the Department of Biomedical Engineering
Area of Focus: Precision cancer diagnosis and treatment with molecular imaging
Story by: Jasmine Vo
During surgical intervention for cancer patients, co
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Celebrate Class of 2026 with Exposure story
OXFORD, Ohio, May 20 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Celebrate Class of 2026 with Exposure story
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More than 4,500 degree candidates were on hand for Miami University's 187th Spring Commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium on May 16.
Relive the sights and sounds of this historic occasion through our Exposure story, which features images, videos, and audio from the day. John Harbaugh, a 1984 Miami graduate and head coach of the New York Giants, delivered the keynote addre
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Cheer on nationally ranked BW Baseball at NCAA Super Regionals
BEREA, Ohio, May 20 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news:
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Cheer on nationally ranked BW Baseball at NCAA Super Regionals
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Break out your Brown and Gold and watch the BW baseball team, ranked #10 nationally, host the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament Super Regionals on Friday and Saturday, May 22-23, at Fisher Field.
The Yellow Jackets (34-10) will be facing the Messiah (Pa.) University Falcons. The baseball team comes into the contest after winning three conse
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Common Cause: Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms
NEW YORK, May 20 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms
Today, Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primarie
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CSU's Export Assistance Network Earns Top State Honor, Expands Student and Business Impact
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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CSU's Export Assistance Network Earns Top State Honor, Expands Student and Business Impact
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The Cleveland State University-based SBDC Ohio Export Assistance Network office, housed within the Monte Ahuja College of Business Global Business Center, was named the state's top-performing center at the Ohio Small Business Development Centers' statewide conference in Dublin, Ohio, in November.
The recognition h
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DelBene, Landsman Lead Fight to Overturn AI Program Delaying, Denying Care for Seniors
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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DelBene, Landsman Lead Fight to Overturn AI Program Delaying, Denying Care for Seniors
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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to end a controversial pilot program that is using AI to delay and deny health care for seniors on traditional Medicare.
In January 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana
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Today, EPA is announcing $128,637,000 in funding to protect Indiana from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding
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EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan
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Today, EPA is announcing $143,530,000 in funding to protect Michigan from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
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Today, EPA is announcing $201,769,000 in funding to protect Ohio from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and re
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EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois
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Today, EPA is announcing $295,551,000 in funding to protect Illinois from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota
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Today, EPA is announcing $57,770,000 in funding to protect Minnesota from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin
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Today, EPA is announcing $94,312,000 in funding to protect Wisconsin from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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Game Changer Scholars initiative attracts global leader in battery innovation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Game Changer Scholars initiative attracts global leader in battery innovation
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Kang Xu, a world-renowned scientist and expert in battery technology, has been named an Ohio Eminent Scholar and Howard D. Winbigler Chair in Engineering at The Ohio State University, effective August 15, 2026.
Kang Xu Photo: SES AI
His appointment in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering represents another miles
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Governor Hochul Unveils Buffalo Outer Harbor Cruise Ship Terminal Renderings
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Unveils Buffalo Outer Harbor Cruise Ship Terminal Renderings
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Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled renderings for a transformative cruise ship terminal on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, marking a new chapter for the city's waterfront. Located at the Slip 2 parcel on Fuhrmann Boulevard, the former site of the Pier Restaurant that was demolished in 2007, construction is slated to begin
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HB 695 Should Limit NDAs, Restore Access to Records of Data Center and Other Development Deals
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 21 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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HB 695 should limit NDAs, restore access to records of data center and other development deals
In testimony delivered today, Policy Matters Ohio Research Director Zach Schiller urged the House Local Government Committee to strengthen House Bill 695 by broadening limits on nondisclosure agreements in data center and other economic development deals an
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House Administration Committee Chairman Steil Convenes Markup on Campaign Finance Transparency, Election Security Bills
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following remarks at the markup of seven pieces of legislation, including the Campaign Finance Transparency Act and Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act:
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Today, the Committee on House Administration will consider 7 pieces of legislation.
I want to begin with the Campaign Finance Transparency Act.
Three years ago, this Committee initiated an investigatio
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House Judiciary Chairman Jordan Wants Info on Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Southern Poverty Law Center Interim CEO and President Bryan Fair regarding a federal grand jury indictment of the organization.
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Here is the text of the letter:
April 23, 2026
Mr. Bryan Fair
Interim CEO & President
Southern Poverty Law Center
400 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
Dear Mr. Fair:
On April 21, 2026, a federal grand jury returned an indictment
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Housing & Insurance Chairman Flood Applauds House Passage of Updated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act as Landmark Housing Reform
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Housing & Insurance Chairman Flood Applauds House Passage of Updated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act as Landmark Housing Reform
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, who serves as Chairman of the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee, released a statement following House passage of the amended text to the "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act." The amendment includes several provisions intr
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Hoyer: Americans Deserve to Have Their Government and Representatives Work to Bring Energy Costs Down, Not Up
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer: Americans Deserve to Have Their Government and Representatives Work to Bring Energy Costs Down, Not Up
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY 2027 Energy and Water Development bill. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his remarks.
"Thank y
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ICYMI: New Report Says 31 Ohio Hospitals, Clinics and Providers Are At Risk Of Closing
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: New Report Says 31 Ohio Hospitals, Clinics and Providers Are At Risk Of Closing
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Half a million Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage in next decade
COLUMBUS, OH - According to reporting, "recent cuts in funding from Ohio's Medicaid budget will force more than a half a million Ohioans off the program in the next decade and threaten the closure of 31 hospitals and clinics in Ohio."
Reminder: Ohio R
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ICYMI: Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
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Husted Continues to Dodge Questions From Ohioans Who Deserve Accountability
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -In case you missed it, Ohioans in Youngstown called out Senator Jon Husted for taking more than $116,000 directly from Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner, including a maximum donation just a few weeks before he voted to bloc
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Jon Husted to Ohioans Struggling With Gas Prices: "What Do You Want Me To Do?"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Jon Husted to Ohioans Struggling With Gas Prices: "What Do You Want Me To Do?"
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Husted to trucker getting crushed by diesel prices: "What do you think about Iran being a nuclear power?"
COLUMBUS, OHIO -In two new interviews, Jon Husted dismissed concerns from Ohioans getting crushed by skyrocketing gas prices because of the war in Iran he supports:
* When a truck driver asked about soaring diesel costs
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Kevin Doss named chairman of Ashland University Board of Trustees
ASHLAND, Ohio, May 20 -- Ashland University posted the following news:
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Kevin Doss named chairman of Ashland University Board of Trustees
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ASHLAND, Ohio - Kevin Doss, founder and CEO of Aspire Investment Management of Westlake, Ohio, has been named chairman of the Ashland University Board of Trustees. In the fall semester, he and his wife, Tanya, will have two sons who are AU undergraduates.
"I am honored to serve the university in this capacity," Doss stated. "Ashland offers a uniqu
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KnowledgeWorks: Policy Resources for Education Innovation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Policy Resources for Education Innovation
Empowering states to turn policy flexibility into real innovation and transformation
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Many states already have significant policy flexibility to support learner centered innovation but lack practical tools to help leaders operationalize those opportunities
* KnowledgeWorks' innovation guides and policy primers translate policy flexibility into clear, acti
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McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Lifecycle of a Cyber Incident - Stages and Vendor Support
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 21 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by member Blair Dawson and associate Ryan Smith:
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Lifecycle of a Cyber Incident: Stages and Vendor Support
Cyber incidents are now a core business risk, requiring organizations to respond quickly, preserve evidence, meet legal obligations, and protect operations and reputation. In McDonald Hopkins' recent webinar, "Lifecycle of a Cyber Incident: Stages and Vendor Support," Blair Daws
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Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution To Overturn A.I.-Driven Program That's Overruling WA Doctors & Delaying Care for Seniors
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution To Overturn A.I.-Driven Program That's Overruling WA Doctors & Delaying Care for Seniors
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WA hospitals report extended delays for authorization under WISeR pilot program & WA seniors report crippling pain while they wait for treatment
GAO confirmed WISeR pilot program is currently functioning illegally across 6 states and requires oversight from Congress
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NAM Initiative Will Strengthen Physician-Scientist Workforce and Advance Biomedical Innovation
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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NAM Initiative Will Strengthen Physician-Scientist Workforce and Advance Biomedical Innovation
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A new initiative by the National Academy of Medicine aims to strengthen and sustain the physician-scientist workforce-an essential driver of biomedical innovation and a critical link between scientific discovery and patient care.
Physicians-scientists play a uniquely important role in translating research i
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Nationwide Retirement Solutions announces new product development leader
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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Nationwide Retirement Solutions announces new product development leader
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Adam Lacks
Nationwide Retirement Solutions announces that Adam Lacks has been appointed associate vice president (AVP) of Product Development for government markets, effective April 27. In this role, he will report to Hutch Schafer and lead product strategy, design and development for the Retirement Soluti
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Natural Resources Defense Council Criticizes EPA's Proposed Approval of Ohio's Ozone Control Measures
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency challenging the agency's proposed approval of source-specific reasonably available control technology requirements in Ohio's Cleveland 2015 ozone nonattainment area. NRDC contends that EPA's proposal unlawfully neglects essential emission reduction obligations under the Clean Air Act and fails to adequately protect public health and the environment.
In th
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New AI Engine Huey by NRC Health Eliminates Manual Documentation to Protect Patient Connections During Rounds
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 21 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following statement on May 20, 2026, by senior product director Katie Haifley:
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The Best Rounding Conversation Is the One You Didn't Have to Write Down
Let's talk about clipboards.
If you've ever rounded on a unit, you know the drill. You're mid-conversation with a patient who's finally telling you the thing--the real thing--about their stay.
Maybe it's about the nurse who went above
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NGWA's Public Relations and Government Affairs Manager Earns QAS Designation
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, May 21 -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release:
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NGWA's Public Relations and Government Affairs Manager earns QAS designation
Ben Frech, NGWA's Public Relations and Government Affairs Manager, has received his Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) designation through the Association Specialist Program, which is offered by the Florida Society of Association Executives.
The QAS designation is a professional certificate program focused
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Ohio Farmers Pay The Price for Mike Carey's Reckless War
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Ohio Farmers Pay The Price for Mike Carey's Reckless War
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Ohio farmer on rising costs : "We're just trying to live until next year"
Ohio farmers are getting crushed under a " double whammy " of rising fuel and fertilizer costs -with diesel prices hitting a record high last week -thanks to the reckless war in Iran that Mike Carey voted in lockstep to support.
According to a rec
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Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech"
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release:
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Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech"
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National Coalition Urges Congress to "Put a Stop to It" Ahead of House Judiciary Committee Hearing on SPLC
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human
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Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2027 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2027 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the full committee's markup of its fiscal year 2027 bill:
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your
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REP. JOYCE BEATTY ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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REP. JOYCE BEATTY ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty announced that Cassie Baloue has joined her office as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications.
"I'm excited to welcome Cassie to my team as Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director," said Congresswoman Beatty. "Cassie's passion for strategic communications and extensive public service exp
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Rep. Sykes Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Major Housing Package Advances Key Priorities Similar to Sykes' HOMES Act to Address Corporate Investors and Expand Housing Opportunity
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Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) celebrated the House's passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The comprehensive legislation
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Scientists bring crop protection research to local science classes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Scientists bring crop protection research to local science classes
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As the world's population continues to grow, farmers across the globe are working hard to feed more than 8 billion humans. Agriculture at that scale requires interventions, including herbicides and pesticides to keep crops healthy and free from disease and insect infestations. Chemical herbicides and pesticides were, and are, a common solution
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Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and over 70 lawmakers in reintrod
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Sens. Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr.
After releasing a report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired.
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RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Senate Fi
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Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank
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"Barney's legacy will live on in the lives of countless Americans whose financial security was strengthened because of his work as Chair on the House Financial Services Committee.
He'll be remembered for his landmark Dodd-Frank Act; a law that reshaped modern financial oversight in the wake of the 2008 financial cr
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Students welcomed into Trine business honor society
ANGOLA, Indiana, May 20 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Students welcomed into Trine business honor society
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Trine University welcomed 13 students into the Delta Mu Delta business honor society during a ceremony on Tuesday, March 17.
Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society that recognizes academic excellence in business administration programs at institutions accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
At Trine, the society is
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Taylor Leads Colleagues in Bill to Cut Red Tape in the Housing Market
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Taylor Leads Colleagues in Bill to Cut Red Tape in the Housing Market
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today introduced the Housing Regulatory Clarity Act, which will relieve unnecessary regulatory burdens for housing providers and institute much-needed regulatory clarity by preventing the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from using disparate impact to regulate housin
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Thiel College celebrates top students and awards degrees to members of the Class of 2026
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College celebrates top students and awards degrees to members of the Class of 2026
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College recently awarded diplomas to its graduates and acknowledged its top performing students at its 152nd Commencement Exercises on May 9.
Students who graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are awarded valedictorian honors and were also summa cum laude honorees.
Ali Baker '2
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University of Cincinnati Researchers Recruit Older Adults for Extreme Heat Health Study
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 21 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC researchers recruit older adults for extreme heat health study
Study to track vulnerable population living without air conditioning
By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers are recruiting older adults to participate in a study tracking their health during periods of extreme summer heat.
The World Health Organization has identified extreme h
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Wayne State University: Equipment Donation to Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Radiation Therapy Technology Program Supports Hands-on Learning and Student Success
DETROIT, Michigan, May 21 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Equipment donation to Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences radiation therapy technology program supports hands-on learning and student success
The radiation therapy technology (RTT) program within Wayne State's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. For half a century, the program has offered students a world-class e
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Wright State University receives BBB of Greater Dayton's 16th annual Community Honor Award
KENT, Ohio, May 20 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State University receives BBB of Greater Dayton's 16th annual Community Honor Award
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Wright State University received the Better Business Bureau of Greater Dayton's 16th annual Community Honor Award. (Photos courtesy of BBB, Greater Dayton)
Wright State University received the Better Business Bureau of Greater Dayton's 16 th annual Community Honor Award, sponsored by IGS Energy. The award recognizes gove
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