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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors

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America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On  more
American Economic Liberties Project Senior Counsel Hepner Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Lee A. Hepner, senior legal counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I currently serve as Senior Legal Counsel at  more
An Obie Legacy Takes Flight
OBERLIN, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news: * * * An Obie Legacy Takes Flight * It's a story as old as time: The strong woman, often a wife, plays a critical but largely unrecognized role behind a famous man. But in the case of Katharine Wright Class of 1898, it's the strong sister behind her two famous older brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, who launched the world's first successful powered flight in 1903. For many years, Katharine Wright was a   more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac  more
Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th  more
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Completes Full Redemption of 2026 Notes
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Completes Full Redemption of 2026 Notes Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ("B&W" or the "Company") (NYSE: BW) announced today that, on August 14, 2026, we completed the previously announced redemption of the entire $61.4 million aggregate principal a  more
BW engineering expertise unites eight students in grant-funded research
BEREA, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW engineering expertise unites eight students in grant-funded research * Seven BW undergraduates and a Princeton University intern are taking a deep dive into Lake Erie. Not literally, of course -but through grant-funded research showcasing why Baldwin Wallace's engineering program is an impressive regional resource. The three grant-funded projects include: * Mobile Wave Tank for Marine Technology Outrea  more
Communities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas Challenge Trump Administration's Unlawful Election Conditions on Homeland Security Funding
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Communities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas Challenge Trump Administration's Unlawful Election Conditions on Homeland Security Funding The Department of Homeland Security is threatening to withhold anti-terrorism grants to pressure states and local governments into adopting sweeping election changes - Today, a group of four cities and counties sued t  more
Craig and Michele Bashein Commit $1 Million to Advance Population and Community Health Studies at Case Western Reserve University
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Craig and Michele Bashein commit $1 million to advance population and community health studies at Case Western Reserve University Endowed fund will support efforts to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities across Cleveland - Case Western Reserve University trustee Craig Bashein and his wife, Michele, have committed $1 million to establish the Craig and Michele Bashein Family Population and C  more
Curating a career
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Curating a career * Mikail Berger-Messenger, a painting and printmaking major at Wright State, curated "From Campus to Community," featuring the work of college students and recent graduates, as part of his internship with the Dayton Society of Artists. (Photo by Erin Pence) After spending the summer learning how galleries bring exhibitions to life, Wright State University art student Mikail Berger-Messenger got  more
Frantz Ward Recognized in Crain's 2026 Best Places to Work in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Frantz Ward Recognized in Crain's 2026 Best Places to Work in Ohio * Frantz Ward is proud to announce the firm has once again earned a spot on the Best Places to Work in Ohio list by Crain's Cleveland Business, marking the firm's third consecutive recognition. The firm ranked fifth in the state of Ohio this year, an improvement upon the firm's seventh overall ranking in 2025. This   more
From the Chiefs to UMKC: Jerry Blanton Joins Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * From the Chiefs to UMKC: Jerry Blanton Joins Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame Longtime UMKC staff member honored for a remarkable career on and off the football field - University of Missouri-Kansas City students and employees may know Jerry Blanton as the associate director of the Student Union. But before his career at UMKC, Blanton made his mark on another Kansas City instit  more
GE Aerospace and Kratos' GEK800 Engine Receives U.S. Military Type Designation F143-ZZ-100 and EMD Contract Award for JASSM
EVENDALE, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * GE Aerospace and Kratos' GEK800 Engine Receives U.S. Military Type Designation F143-ZZ-100 and EMD Contract Award for JASSM Engine selected as a second-source propulsion system for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM), advancing the program to deli  more
Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to   more
ICYMI: OH10 And OH15 Shift Towards Democrats In Race Rating As All Eyes Are On Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: OH10 And OH15 Shift Towards Democrats In Race Rating As All Eyes Are On Ohio * In Latest Move, Cook Political Report Shifts OH10 and OH15 Towards Democrats COLUMBUS, OH - In another alarming sign for Ohio Republicans, Cook Political Report moved OH10 and OH15 congressional races towards Democrats at a time when "Republicans are struggling up and down the ballot in the Rust Belt state." This follows   more
Kent State Online MBA Ranked No. 1 in Ohio
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Online MBA Ranked No. 1 in Ohio * KENT, Ohio -The Kent State University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship has earned national recognition for its Online MBA program, ranking No. 30 in The Princeton Review's Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027. Kent State is the highest-ranked institution in Ohio on the list, and the only Ohio university ranked in the top 30. "The college is gr  more
KnowledgeWorks: Centering Student Voice
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Centering Student Voice The relevance gap and its interconnection with centering student voices through co-design KEY TAKEAWAYS: * The relevance gap persists when students are excluded from decisions about their learning, but centering student voice through co-design helps align education with real-world needs * Treating students as partners transforms engagement, builds critical life and workforce skills and r  more
Landsman, Hayes, Lofgren Lead Legislation to Invest in Quality Early Childhood Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman, Hayes, Lofgren Lead Legislation to Invest in Quality Early Childhood Education * Cincinnati, OH - Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congresswoman Jahanna Hayes (D-CT-05), and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) introduced legislation to significantly invest in and improve the Head Start program. Head Start is a federally funded program that provides free early childhood education and fam  more
Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Issues Letter to Gladwin City Council in Michigan
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation issued the following letter to Gladwin City Council: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 27, 2026 Gladwin City Council City of Gladwin 1000 W. Cedar Ave. Gladwin, MI 48624 Re: Unconstitutional Provisions in City of Gladwin Employment Contract Members of City Council: My name is Stephen Delie, and I am writing to you on behalf of the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation's client, Mayor Sarah Kile. Based up  more
Manchester University Names Elizabeth Marsch Executive Director of Online Education
NORTH MANCHESTER, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Manchester University issued the following news: * * * Manchester University names Elizabeth Marsch executive director of online education Manchester University welcomed Elizabeth Marsch as its executive director of online education on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Marsch comes to Manchester from The Ohio State University, where she worked for nearly 25 years. She most recently held the position of director of distance education for their College of Arts and Science  more
More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spa  more
More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing  more
NVIDIA Guarantees SB Energy's PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio to Exclusively Host NVIDIA AI Compute
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Guarantees SB Energy's PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio to Exclusively Host NVIDIA AI Compute * News Summary: * NVIDIA will be the exclusive AI compute infrastructure provider at PORTS-Pike. * NVIDIA to provide credit support on land, power, and shell buildout to   more
Red blood cells inspire next-generation therapeutic nanocarriers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Red blood cells inspire next-generation therapeutic nanocarriers * Red blood cells serve as the foundation for nanocarriers that show promise in a new study as effective and efficient vehicles for gene therapy, tumor targeting and other medical treatments. Scientists at The Ohio State University showed that the engineered extracellular vesicles could evade immune cells and target cancer cells, two capabilities  more
Rep. Thanedar, 7 Co-Signers Issue Letter to CDC Acting Director Bhattacharya, FDA Acting Commissioner Diamantas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to Jay Bhattacharya, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kyle Diamantas, acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 24, 2026 Dr. Kyle Diamantas Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 - Dr. Jay Bhattachar  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive  more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20201 Secretary Kennedy: I write regarding the administration's calamitous response to the biggest outbreak of cyclosporiasis in US hi  more
She Thought PA School Would Give Her Purpose. God Had Something Better.
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * She Thought PA School Would Give Her Purpose. God Had Something Better. * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Three years of rejection letters had convinced Briana Zalewski that something was missing in her life. She had earned a bachelor's degree in pre-medical studies from Oakland University, worked in health care, bought a home near Detroit and diligently applied to physician assist  more
Undergraduate Summer Scholar grows as a scientist through research
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate Summer Scholar grows as a scientist through research * Video by Zach Burnett and Cameron Johnson Growing up in Cartwright, North Dakota, Sam Hofer '27, a Biology major at Miami University, loved playing hockey -the sport, the fun, the connections with her teammates -and she found it really hard to leave hockey behind when it came time to consider colleges. Her older sister was already attending Miami an  more
University of Cincinnati Co-op Earnings Climb to $99.5 Million
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC co-op earnings climb to $99.5 million UC students boost ROI with record co-op earnings, growing employer partnerships By Jac Kern, 5135561823, kernjc@ucmail.uc.edu For well over a century, University of Cincinnati students have taken their classroom learning into the workplace, earning real-world pay while building valuable professional experience through cooperative education (co op). In the 2025  more
Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o  more