Wednesday - June 24, 2026

News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors

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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA All-America Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 5 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA All-America Teams Announced The American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods, in conjunction with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), have announced the 2026 NAIA All-America teams. Selections were made by members of the ABCA and the NAIA-Baseball Coaches Association All-America Committee. This year's teams fea  more
Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip"
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov  more
API Ohio Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Bill
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * API Ohio Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Bill COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, the American Petroleum Institute (API) Ohio is applauding bipartisan, bicameral support for House Bill 170 to establish state-specific regulations for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology in Ohio. In a bipartisan vote, 92 - 0, the state House concurred   more
API Ohio Applauds Ohio House for Advancing Bill to Update Oil and Gas Law, Protect Fund for Well Plugging in Ohio
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * API Ohio Applauds Ohio House for Advancing Bill to Update Oil and Gas Law, Protect Fund for Well Plugging in Ohio COLUMBUS, OHIO - The American Petroleum Institute (API) Ohio is applauding the Ohio House Natural Resources Committee and members of the Ohio House of Representatives for advancing Substitute Senate Bill 219 to revise the law governing oil and gas wells and protect the dedicated fund fo  more
At Least Two Weather Patterns Increase Headaches, UC Study Suggests
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 5 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * At least two weather patterns increase headaches, UC study suggests Experts show which prescription medication reduces the likelihood of weather-associated headaches By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Two specific weather patterns have been identified as capable of increasing the risk of headaches and migraines, thanks to physicians at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, along wit  more
Bipartisan Lawmakers Join Ranking Member Khanna to Demand Overdue DOJ Report on Labor Trafficking and Illegal Employment Practices Linked to Chinese-Affiliated Auto Part Suppliers
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Bipartisan Lawmakers Join Ranking Member Khanna to Demand Overdue DOJ Report on Labor Trafficking and Illegal Employment Practices Linked to Chinese-Affiliated Auto Part Suppliers Today, Rep. Ro Khanna, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic  more
BLS: Unemployment Rates Rose in 200 Metro Areas From April 2025 to April 2026
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on June 4, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates rose in 200 metro areas from April 2025 to April 2026 Unemployment rates were higher in April than a year earlier in 200 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 152 areas, and unchanged in 35 areas. A total of 70 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 8 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent. * * *  more
CampMed Offers 30 Northwest Ohio Students a Firsthand Look at Life as a Physician
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 4 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * CampMed Offers 30 Northwest Ohio Students a Firsthand Look at Life as a Physician * For two days this week, UToledo's Health Science Campus hosted 30 rising ninth graders from 18 communities across northwest Ohio, each getting hands-on experience on what it takes to become a physician. CampMed, a free two-day science and medicine camp hosted by UToledo's College of Medicine and Life Sciences, returned June 2   more
Case Western Reserve: Can a Helicopter Teach You How to Work on the Ground?
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 4 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following Q&A on June 3, 2026, involving Raquel Dauch, alumna of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing: * * * Can a helicopter teach you how to work on the ground? For Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing alumna Raquel Dauch, the flight nursing certification program opened doors for her work firmly on earth. Story by: Laura Dorr Raquel Dauch (GRS '24, nursing) didn't start out planning to care for patients at their  more
CMSAF highlights priorities, hears from Airmen at Eglin all-call
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * CMSAF highlights priorities, hears from Airmen at Eglin all-call * EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe dropped in for a base visit and an all-call May 15, 2026, in the historic McKinley Climatic Lab. The chief spoke specifically about Team Eglin upon taking the stage highlighting the uniqueness and variety of mission sets here. "  more
College of Medicine Graduate Honored with National Public Health Award
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 4 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * College of Medicine Graduate Honored with National Public Health Award * Alex Hasselbach, a recent graduate from the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, received a 2026 United States Public Health Service Award for Excellence in Public Health, national recognition given to fewer than 100 medical students each year for advancing preventive medicine, addressing social determinants of health and advocating for   more
Cradle of Coaches exhibition on display at Miami art museum
OXFORD, Ohio, June 4 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Cradle of Coaches exhibition on display at Miami art museum * Visitors to the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum will get a unique look at Miami University's famed Cradle of Coaches. Miniature versions of the Cradle of Coaches statues are part of a temporary exhibition at the museum through June 13. Designed by University Communications and Marketing (UCM), the exhibition features many of the coaches who make up the  more
Davenport's Business Professionals of America Students Earn National Recognition at Leadership Conference
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 5 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport's Business Professionals of America students earn National Recognition at Leadership Conference Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications Students from Davenport University's Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter are showing the nation who's boss. They recently returned from the 2026 Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference with an impressive list of wins, including 10 f  more
Dinsmore Tops Chambers Rankings Once Again
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 5 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Tops Chambers Rankings Once Again Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that 14 departments and 37 attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition of the prestigious Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. This includes Band 1 ranking in "Real Estate" and "Public Finance." Highlights from the 2025 rankings: Department Rankings - Real Estate - Band 1 - Public Finan  more
DOT NHTSA Seeks Public Comment On Evenflo Child Seat Noncompliance Petition
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced receipt of a petition from Evenflo Company Inc., Miamisburg, Ohio, seeking a determination that a labeling error affecting thousands of child restraint systems is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. The petition concerns Evenflo child seats that do not fully comply with federal requirements governing child restraint labeling. According to the notice, approximately  more
Duke Energy Offers $500,000 to Support Small Businesses Across North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Duke Energy offers $500,000 to support small businesses across North Carolina * Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 by June 30 * Nonprofit organizations will use the funds to provide awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses - The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 in grants to support nonprofit-led programs that help small bu  more
Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of casinos and other gaming venues, today announced the launch of Ember Casino in New Jersey, marking the first phase of a broader rebrand of the company's gaming business under a unified brand identity. The New Jersey debu  more
EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea  more
Erase the Space mural unveiled in Whitehall
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Erase the Space mural unveiled in Whitehall * Fourth-grade students from Bexley's Cassingham Elementary School and Columbus' Shady Lane Elementary School met recently at John Bishop Park in Whitehall to celebrate the unveiling of a mural they completed together. The mural is the culmination of a five-month project supported by Erase the Space, a local program that connects students and teachers from different sc  more
Ernst Helping Workers Climb Higher
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Helping Workers Climb Higher * WASHINGTON - Today, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted the harmful effects of federal benefits cliffs on Iowa workers, families, and small businesses. She pointed to the Upward Mobility Act, which she cosponsors, as a solution. The legislation would initiate a pilot program for five states to consolidate mult  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: 'A Nonparametric Approach to Augmenting a Bayesian VAR With Nonlinear Factors'
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. 26-14) on June 2, 2026, by Todd Clark, Florian Huber, and Gary Koop entitled "A Nonparametric Approach to Augmenting a Bayesian VAR with Nonlinear Factors." Here are excerpts: * * * This paper proposes a vector autoregression augmented with nonlinear factors that are modeled nonparametrically using regression trees. There are four main advantages of our model. First, modeling poten  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: 'Nonresponse Imputations and Related Measurement Issues in the CPI for Shelter'
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. 26-13) on May 28, 2026, by Lara Loewenstein, Hugh Montag, and Randal J. Verbrugge entitled "Nonresponse Imputations and Related Measurement Issues in the CPI for Shelter." Here are excerpts: * * * Shelter is the largest component of US consumer price index (CPI) inflation; therefore, the accuracy of shelter inflation is critical for the accuracy of overall CPI inflation. Nonrespons  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: 'Sticky Rents: A Simple Implicit-Contracts Theory'
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. 26-12) on May 27, 2026, by Hugh Montag and Randal J. Verbrugge entitled "Sticky Rents: A Simple Implicit-Contracts Theory." Here are excerpts: * * * Shelter inflation, driven by continuing-tenant rents, accounts for one-third of the consumer price index (CPI). Yet continuing-tenant rent inflation, notoriously sticky, has attracted almost no theoretical attention. Standard sticky pr  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: 'Unemployment Insurance Generosity and Wage Determination'
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. 26-11) on May 26, 2026, by Kevin Rinz and David Wasser entitled "Unemployment Insurance Generosity and Wage Determination." Here are excerpts: * * * Using public-use data from the Current Population Survey, we estimate the effects of changes in unemployment insurance (UI) generosity on the wages of new hires from unemployment, job changers, and continuously employed workers. We fin  more
Fifth Third for Business Helps Small Businesses Get Paid Faster, Manage Cash Flow, and Access Capital
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third for Business Helps Small Businesses Get Paid Faster, Manage Cash Flow, and Access Capital Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) today introduced Fifth Third for Business, a small business banking experience designed to help owners manage cash flow, get paid faster, and access capital with greater speed and confidence. The experience is rolling out to more than 240,000 small  more
Fifth Third Private Bank Named as Best for High Net Worth Clients for Fifth Consecutive Year
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Private Bank Named as Best for High Net Worth Clients for Fifth Consecutive Year * CINCINNATI -Fifth Third Private Bank, a division of Fifth Third Bank (Nasdaq: FITB), was named Best Private Bank for High Net Worth Clients by The Digital Banker and Global Private Banker as part of the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards, marking its fifth consecutive year r  more
Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em  more
Five Baseball Student-Athletes Named Academic All-District
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 4 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Five Baseball Student-Athletes Named Academic All-District * EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Five SIUE baseball student-athletes were named Academic All-District(r) on Tuesday by College Sports Communicators, which recognizes student-athletes for their performance in the field and in the classroom. Porter Conn, Daniel Gierer, Sean Kang, Joseph Martin, and Spencer Stearns were selected t  more
Frantz Ward Earns National and State Rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Frantz Ward Earns National and State Rankings; 19 Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide Frantz Ward is honored to announce six of the firm's practice areas and 19 firm attorneys were ranked in Ohio and nationwide in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide for outstanding achievements in their fields. This year, one attorney achieved a Chambers ranking for the first time (indicated with an asterisk), and three   more
From Belarus to Toledo: UToledo Shares Its Innovation Playbook with the World
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 4 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * From Belarus to Toledo: UToledo Shares Its Innovation Playbook with the World * The University of Toledo played host to a delegation of Belarusian business professionals this week, a visit designed to share the University's expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation. The U.S. Congressional Office for International Leadership arranged the Open World program visit to northwest Ohio to showcase how Toledo's co  more
From Cedarville to the White House: A Student's Internship Experience
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 4 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * From Cedarville to the White House: A Student's Internship Experience * When a government shutdown from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, 2025, halted operations in Washington, D.C., Cedarville University junior Paige Johnson suddenly found her participation in the White House Internship Program on pause. The unexpected disruption became one of the defining moments of a semester that tested her resilience, faith and calling.  more
Game On: ESPN Launches 2026-27 College Football Preview Magazine
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Game On: ESPN Launches 2026-27 College Football Preview Magazine * * Special edition features 128 pages, three different regional covers * Fans can purchase on newsstands and via Amazon With the 2026-27 college football season just weeks away, ESPN has produced a 128-page College Football Preview magazine powered by the collective work of many of ESPN's college footba  more
GAO Investigation Requested by Kaptur, Murray Confirms Energy Department Illegally Steered Funding Away From Clean Energy
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * GAO Investigation Requested by Kaptur, Murray Confirms Energy Department Illegally Steered Funding Away from Clean Energy ICYMI: Kaptur, Murray, Kaptur Asked GAO to Look Into Energy Department's Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away from Wind, Solar in Defiance of Spending Law - To  more
Getting the Price Signal Right Early is Key to the Credibility of India's Carbon Market: IEEFA
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Getting the price signal right early is key to the credibility of India's carbon market: IEEFA New report examines how benchmark calibration, power sector sequencing, and companion policy coordination will shape price formation in the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme. Key Takeaways: * In India's intensity-based targets and baseline and credit issuance, the relat  more
Goshen College: Jason Kissel Appointed as Executive Director of Merry Lea
GOSHEN, Indiana, June 5 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Jason Kissel appointed as new executive director of Merry Lea Goshen College has appointed Jason Kissel as the next executive director of the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center. Kissel brings to the position 20 years of executive leadership experience in land conservation and natural resources. He will assume his duties on Aug. 1. "Kissel was selected from a very competitive pool of candidates and stood out to th  more
Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature "Hochul has an opportunity to demonstrate concern for affordability and listen to public opinion rather than corporate lobbyists." - Today the New York state legislature will almost certainly pass legislation to enact a one-year moratorium on the construction of new hyperscale data centers. If signed by   more
Hearing Wrap Up: Rampant Fraud in Medicaid Waiver Program
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, posted the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Rampant Fraud in Medicaid Waiver Program The Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held its first hearing today titled "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs." During the hearing, members examined fraud in Ohio's Medicaid Home and Comm  more
Ice Miller Announces Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 5 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ice Miller Announces Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Firm earned 13 practice areas and 40 attorney recognitions in latest guide. - Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that we have achieved 53 national, statewide and regional practice area rankings in the latest edition of Chambers USA, released today, an increase of six rankings overall and nine additional Band 1 rankings. This ye  more
ICYMI: Ohioans in Steubenville Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohioans in Steubenville Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator * Husted continues dodging basic questions that Ohioans deserve answered STEUBENVILLE, OHIO -In case you missed it, Ohioans in Steubenville 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 h  more
ICYMI: Three Years After East Palestine Train Derailment, House Committee Advances Deluzio's Railway Safety Act
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Three Years After East Palestine Train Derailment, House Committee Advances Deluzio's Railway Safety Act * CARNEGIE, PA -On May 21, 2026, Congressman Deluzio (PA-17) passed his bill, the Railway Safety Act, as part of the must-pass transportation bill, the BUILD America 250 Act. It passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 21, 2026, and now heads to the H  more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Less is More in Unlocking Australian Green Iron
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Less is more in unlocking Australian green iron Focus on electrolysers needed as efficiency overtakes cost Key Takeaways: * Energy from solar or wind is now similar in cost to gas and metallurgical coal - meaning that improving the efficiency of using electricity in steelmaking (via electrolysers) is increasingly important for cost-competitiveness. * Utili  more
Jones Day Partner Robert Watts Named a Winner to "On The Rise" List by Georgia Daily Report
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jones Day partner Robert Watts named a winner to "On The Rise" list by Georgia Daily Report Georgia Daily Report has named Jones Day partner Robert Watts a winner to its "On the Rise" list that recognizes the Southeast's most promising lawyers under the age of 40. The list is part of Georgia Daily Report's annual Southeastern Legal Awards, which took place this month. Mr. Watts is a go-to advocate for complex   more
Justice Dept.: Fraud Division Announces Federal-State Partnership in Ohio to Prosecute Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Fraud Division Announces Federal-State Partnership in Ohio to Prosecute Fraud Federal and State Prosecutors Charge 9 Defendants for Over $42 Million in Fraud Three Fraudsters Detained This Week in Connection With Separate $15 Million Scheme FBI Announces the Creation of the Most Wanted Fraudsters List - The Justice Department today announced unprecedented federal and state cooperati  more
Latta, Carter Introduce Bill to Protect American Wi-Fi from Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta, Carter Introduce Bill to Protect American Wi-Fi from Foreign Adversaries * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-2) introduced the Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act, a bipartisan bill that strengthens coordination between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a  more
McDonald Hopkins Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * McDonald Hopkins recognized in Chambers USA 2026 rankings McDonald Hopkins is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys and 10 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned two new attorney rankings and three new practice area rankings this year, reflecting the continued growth of its nationally recognized practices and commitment to delivering exceptional  more
Nationwide-supported California Savings Plus and New York State Deferred Compensation Plan recognized as 2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide-supported California Savings Plus and New York State Deferred Compensation Plan recognized as 2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists * A pair of plan sponsors supported by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and three of the company's associates were among those honored at the PLANSPONSOR Excellence in Retirement Awards dinner, presented during the 2026 PLANSPONSOR National  more
New Data Exchange Boosts Real-Time Operational Awareness
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * New Data Exchange Boosts Real-Time Operational Awareness * Data access and sharing between business systems is paramount to accelerating Air Force leaders' decision-making processes and expediting capability delivery to the field. In March 2026, the Geospatial Engineering Operations Mapping and Analysis Portal (GEOMAP) program office successfully implemented a direct servi  more
NMSU's Robert Torres serves as national ACTE president
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 4 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU's Robert Torres serves as national ACTE president * New Mexico State University's Robert M. Torres is serving as president of the Association for Career and Technical Education, one of the nation's leading organizations dedicated to advancing career and technical education. As part of his role, Torres, associate dean and director of academic programs in NMSU's College of Agricultural  more
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Issues Statement Following State Central Committee Meeting
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Issues Statement Following State Central Committee Meeting * COLUMBUS, OH - Following the Ohio Democratic Party State Central Committee meeting in Columbus today, Chair Kathleen Clyde issued the following statement: "Ahead of this critical midterm election, Ohio Democrats are united behind a strong Democratic ticket and a clear mission: lowering costs and ensuring  more
Ohio State Auditor: Special Audit Details Investigation Into Former New Concord Teacher
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Special Audit Details Investigation into Former New Concord Teacher A former teacher for East Muskingum Local Schools in New Concord improperly purchased gift cards using district accounts and then bought clothes, jewelry, and other personal items, leading to a criminal conviction and more than $40,000 in court-ordered restitution. The investigation into Allison Lawrence is outlined in  more
Pentagon Leaders Testify Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces released the following joint testimony by Jason Potter, principal civilian deputy assistant secretary, performing the duties of assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, Lt. Gen. Eric E. Austin, deputy commandant of the Marine Corps for combat development and integration, and Rear Adm. Mark Behning, acting deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and  more
Pressley Condemns Trump's Clemency Gap, Pardoning Fraudsters & Political Allies at Expense of Victims of Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Condemns Trump's Clemency Gap, Pardoning Fraudsters & Political Allies at Expense of Victims of Fraud * "Now, look, I support using the clemency power to rectify injustices when the criminal legal system gets it wrong." "But Donald Trump, with the support of Republicans in Congress, is using his authority to reward fraudsters-and he is doing so at the expense of victims of fraud." In De  more
Property Tax Repeal Will Especially Harm Suburban Districts
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 (TNSrep) -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * Property tax repeal will especially harm suburban districts District-level analysis shows property tax is critical - Repealing the property tax is especially likely to harm suburban districts, according to Policy Matters Ohio's new analysis (https://policymattersohio.org/research/property-tax-repeal-will-harm-students-in-every-school-district/) of funding  more
Raj Soin College of Business Associate Dean Rachel Sturm named rising education star by Dayton Business Journal
KENT, Ohio, June 4 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Raj Soin College of Business Associate Dean Rachel Sturm named rising education star by Dayton Business Journal * Rachel Sturm, Ph.D., associate dean of Wright State University's Raj Soin College of Business, was named to the 2026 Rising Stars of Education class by the Dayton Business Journal. The annual recognition honors emerging leaders who are shaping the future of education in the Dayton region through innov  more
Rep. Sykes Opposes Agriculture Funding Bill Citing Cuts to Food Assistance and Rural Investment
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sykes Opposes Agriculture Funding Bill Citing Cuts to Food Assistance and Rural Investment U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, warning it reduces critical support for food assistance, rural infrastructure, and working families. "This bill may claim to be about fiscal responsibility  more
Rep. Sykes Secures Nearly $2.5 Million For Healthcare Centers
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Secures Nearly $2.5 Million For Healthcare Centers AKRON, OH -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two Health Center Program grants to healthcare centers in Ohio's 13th Congressional District, totaling $2,455,014. "Community health centers play a critical role in keeping Northeast Ohio f  more
Safe firearm storage may reduce pediatric lead exposure in households with guns
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 4 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Safe firearm storage may reduce pediatric lead exposure in households with guns * In homes with guns, proper storage is important in preventing injuries and deaths. Now, researchers have found a secondary benefit: Gun owners may be able to minimize children's exposure to lead, an environmental toxin, by safely storing their firearms and ammunition.  "Keeping guns away from children is an important factor   more
SBA Suspends 27,486 Ohio Borrowers Connected to $1.1 Billion in Suspected Fraudulent Pandemic-Era Loans
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * SBA Suspends 27,486 Ohio Borrowers Connected to $1.1 Billion in Suspected Fraudulent Pandemic-Era Loans Announcement Comes as Four Ohio Borrowers Charged with PPP Fraud - Today, in consultation with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the suspension of 27,486 Ohio borrowers connected to approximately $1.1 billion i  more
Sen. Ernst Issues Letter to SBA IG
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following letter to the Small Business Administration Inspector General: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 20, 2026 Mr. William "Bill" Kirk Inspector General U.S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20416 Dear Inspector General Kirk, Unfortunately for taxpayers, fraudsters keep reinventing the con faster than wat  more
Sen. Husted Discusses Burden of Federal Benefits Cliff on Workers, Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Husted discusses burden of federal benefits cliff on workers, small businesses Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today delivered remarks at the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship's hearing on how the federal benefits cliff traps Americans in a generational cycle of poverty and stifles job creation and productivity for our small businesses. A benefits cliff occurs when a pe  more
Sen. Markey, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders of 4 Committees
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leaders of four committees: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Chairman Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse Ranking Member Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Ted Cruz Chairman Se  more
Senate Judiciary Committee Sets June 11 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on June 11, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Agenda Nominees * Benjamin M. Flowers, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit * Matthew A. Schwartz, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit * Michael J. Hendershot, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio * Arthur Roberts Jones, to be United States D  more
Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Chambers USA 2026
TYSONS, Virginia, June 5 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 In the newly released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, Squire Patton Boggs has been recommended for its expertise across practices and locations. Clients praised the firm for its industry insight, responsiveness, and practical, forward-thinking advice, sharing the following feedback: * "What really stands out is their depth of industry knowledge - no  more
Startups selected to advance cardiovascular health innovation
DALLAS, Texas, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Startups selected to advance cardiovascular health innovation * DALLAS, June 4, 2026 -Eight companies have been selected to participate in the American Heart Association(r) Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, a specialty track within the 2026 MedTech Innovator(r) (MTI) Accelerator. The track is designed to advance novel medical or digital health technologies aligned with t  more
Syracuse University: Candace Campbell Jackson Concludes Term as Chief of Staff
SYRACUSE, New York, June 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Candace Campbell Jackson Concludes Term as Chief of Staff After 11 years defined by candor, collaboration and community impact, Campbell Jackson transitions from chief of staff to senior advisor to Chancellor Haynie. Eileen Korey When Candace Campbell Jackson arrived on the Syracuse University campus in 2015, she was uniquely qualified to take on the role of vice president and chief of staff on then-Chancello  more
Thompson Hine Earns First-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Hine Earns First-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA Fifteen Practices and 58 Individual Lawyers Ranked - Thompson Hine LLP has been recognized for the 25th year in a row as a leading law firm in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, which ranks lawyers according to technical legal ability, professional conduct, customer service, commercial awareness, diligence and commitment, b  more
Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, but for different reasons
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, but for different reasons * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Users tend to trust artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fact-checkers as much as human fact-checkers, but for different reasons, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The researchers said there is no definitive "winner" when comparing the two fact-checking systems, because u  more
UToledo Earns Ohio Reach Designation to Support Students with Foster Care Experience
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 4 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Earns Ohio Reach Designation to Support Students with Foster Care Experience * The University of Toledo recently earned the Ohio Reach Postsecondary Designation from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, reaffirming its commitment to supporting students who have experienced foster care or kinship care. UToledo is part of the fourth cohort of institutions to receive the award, joining a network of 6  more
UToledo Students Curate Online TMA Exhibition
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 4 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Students Curate Online TMA Exhibition * Twenty-five students at The University of Toledo have done something no UToledo class has done before: curated and designed a complete, professional-quality exhibition entirely online for the renowned Toledo Museum of Art. "Birds in Art: Devotion and Decadence" features 32 works from the museum's permanent collection, including paintings, sculpture, decorative a  more
Vorys' Retail Practice Earns Chambers USA Nationwide Ranking for Ninth-Consecutive Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vorys' Retail Practice Earns Chambers USA Nationwide Ranking for Ninth-Consecutive Year Vorys' retail and consumer products group has been ranked among the best retail practices in the Chambers USA guide for the ninth-consecutive year. Of the 27 firms represented, Vorys is one of only three based in the Midwest and one of only four firms not included among the 100 largest law firms in the U  more
Walmart Adds Express Delivery From In-Store Restaurants, Starting With Subway
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 5 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Adds Express Delivery from In-Store Restaurants, Starting with Subway(R) Freshly made Subway meals now available for delivery in as little as 30 minutes or less, alongside groceries and everyday essentials - Walmart is making it even easier for customers to get everything they need in one seamless shopping experience, including freshly made meals from Subway. Beginning this month, customers in select locations  more
What Makes a Lake Turn Toxic - UWindsor is Part of a Global Team Trying to Find Out
WINDSOR, Ontario, June 4 (TNSjou) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * What makes a lake turn toxic? UWindsor is part of a global team trying to find out By Sara Elliott University of Windsor researchers have partnered with global experts to write a five-year action plan aimed at understanding the risk of highly toxic blue-green algae blooms. The five-year research plan outlines priorities to address the threats these blooms pose to freshwater resources worldwide, inc  more