Thursday - September 17, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio

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2026 NFL Melbourne Game Scores With Average of 18.5 Million U.S. Viewers on Netflix
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Melbourne Game scores with average of 18.5 million U.S. viewers on Netflix Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 3:27 AM The 2026 NFL Melbourne Game on Netflix averaged 18.5 million viewers in the U.S. for the San Francisco 49ers versus Los Angeles Rams game in Australia according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Viewership peaked at 21.3 million viewers in the U.S. between 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET. The game ranks am  more
49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policie  more
Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong announced today that Connecticut has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caus  more
AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions * #Oregon will get close to $1M from the settlement over powder infant formula and nutritional products Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that Abbott Laboratories will pay Oregon $977,558, resolving allegations that it sold powder infant formula and nutri  more
AG Wilson Unveils 'Heart of Kindness' Initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * AG Wilson Unveils 'Heart of Kindness' Initiative * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Attorney General Andy Wilson today launched the Heart of Kindness initiative, challenging Ohio's law enforcement officers and the public to share at least 250 acts of kindness with his office by the end of the year. "Here in Ohio, we know one of the best ways to build stronger communities is pretty simple: kindness," Wils  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for   more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible ch  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans From Cryptocurrency Scams
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the   more
Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair an  more
Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * The Clarity Act Would Jeopardize State Attorneys General's Ability to Protect Investors from Scams and Frauds (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market C  more
BRANDEIS CENTER URGES SUPREME COURT TO GRANT RELIEF TO JEWISH MAN THREATENED WITH JAILTIME FOR INVITING A MINYAN TO PRAY WITH HIM IN HIS HOME
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * "WE DON'T WANT YOUR KIND HERE": BRANDEIS CENTER URGES SUPREME COURT TO GRANT RELIEF TO JEWISH MAN THREATENED WITH JAILTIME FOR INVITING A MINYAN TO PRAY WITH HIM IN HIS HOME Neighbors allegedly warned "we don't want your kind here" and feared neighborhood would be "labeled as Jewish"; city threatened jail and enlisted police and neighbors to monitor family for "unauthorized  more
Buckeye Institute Urges SCOTUS to Overturn Locke
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 [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: * * * The Buckeye Institute Urges SCOTUS to Overturn Locke * Columbus, OH - On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed its amicus brief in Hall v. Fleming, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and overturn Locke v. Davey, which wrongly interpreted the U.S. Const  more
BW Master of Accountancy program helps students become CPA ready
BEREA, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW Master of Accountancy program helps students become CPA ready * Baldwin Wallace's accredited one-year Master of Accountancy program is a career catalyst, preparing students to earn CPA designation and outstanding opportunities in the workplace. Its success is lauded by graduates who have benefited from its rigor, faculty mentoring, networking and capstone courses embedded with the industry-leading Becker  more
CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library September 13, 2026 The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office to pursue all appropriate   more
Case Western Reserve: A New Prescription for Cleveland Families - Rx Kids Launches a Fresh Approach to Maternal and Infant Health
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * A new prescription for Cleveland families: Rx Kids launches a fresh approach to maternal and infant health First Year Cleveland at the Mandel School is supporting the Cleveland launch of the nationally recognized maternal and infant health program. September 14, 2026 | Story by: Laura Dorr For many parents, the months surrounding the birth of a child can bring profound financial uncertainty. Time a  more
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Milestones Announced for Knoxville, Smithfield, La Paz and Cincinnati Temples
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 15 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Milestones Announced for Knoxville, Smithfield, La Paz and Cincinnati Temples 14 September 2026 The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Knoxville Tennessee and Smithfield Utah Temples. Groundbreaking dates were also announced for the La Paz Bolivia and Cincinnati Ohio Temples. Kno  more
College of Law to Welcome Ukrainian Delegation
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * College of Law to Welcome Ukrainian Delegation * The University of Toledo will welcome a six-person delegation from Ukraine on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in support of a prestigious professional exchange program administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership. Toledo Helps Ukraine (THU), a nonprofit headed by College of Law alumna Alona Matchenko, received a federal grant from the legislative  more
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Reform
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Reform * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in re-introducing legislation to ensure legal cannabis businesses can access traditional and secure banking systems and financial services. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would provide a create a legal framewor  more
DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund Sep 14, 2026 Today, the Democratic Governors Association is announcing a new Expand the Map Fund to raise additional resources to support Democratic candidates running for governor in challenging races across the country.This will be the DGA's first-ever direct no-overhead fund solely dedicated to further changing the playing field and how Democrats think about   more
DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio  more
DSCC: Ohio Senate Campaign Staffer Used Nazi Soldiers as Profile Photo [Washington Post]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 12, 2026 NEW: Ohio Senate Campaign Staffer Used Nazi Soldiers as Profile Photo [Washington Post] Senior staff member on Jon Husted's campaign "once used a photo of SS soldiers as his Facebook profile photo" - Shocking new reporting from the Washington Post reveals that a senior member of Ohio Senator Jon Husted's staff posted photos of Nazi soldiers "wearing an SS uniform," "  more
DSCC: Sullivan "Repeatedly" Backed Tariffs as His Family Company Raised Costs & Delivered "Record Dividends" for Shareholders - Including Sullivan [NYT]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 14, 2026 Sullivan "Repeatedly" Backed Tariffs as His Family Company Raised Costs & Delivered "Record Dividends" for Shareholders - Including Sullivan [NYT] New York Times: "The strategy -- and the decision to pass along some costs to consumers -- allowed the company to deliver its 52nd year of increased dividends to shareholders, a group that includes Senator Sullivan, who held   more
FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Bureau Approves Region 21 (Michigan) 700 MHZ Regional Plan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WT Docket No. 02-378): * * * Introduction. The Region 21 (Michigan)/1 700 MHz Regional Planning Committee (RPC) submitted a proposed 700 MHz Public Safety Plan (Plan) for General Use spectrum/2 in the 769-775/799805 MHz band for review and approval./3 For the reasons discussed below, we approve the Region 21 700 MHz Plan. Background. In 1998, the Commiss  more
GA-ASI Opening a New Facility in Dayton, Ohio
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 14 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Opening a New Facility in Dayton, Ohio * World Leader in Uncrewed Aircraft Establishing an Innovation Hub for Hardware and Software Development Supporting USAF Programs DAYTON - 14 September 2026 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, JobsOhio and th  more
GE Aerospace Advances XA102 Adaptive Cycle Engine Assembly for U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion Program
EVENDALE, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- 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: * * * GE Aerospace Advances XA102 Adaptive Cycle Engine Assembly for U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion Program GE Aerospace is leveraging digital engineering and supplier collaboration as it moves to first XA102 engine assembly. CINCINNATI -- September 14, 2026 -  more
Grad Takes Her Passion for Sports Media to the NFL
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Grad Takes Her Passion for Sports Media to the NFL * by Rachel Ward She took her first steps inside a major league stadium as a five-year-old holding on to her dad's hand. Now, 20 years later, Cassandra Pietruszka has taken her first steps onto an NFL field -this time with a microphone and camera in hand. Pietruszka graduated Cedarville Universityin 2025 with a degree in broadcasting, digital media and jo  more
Husted, Walberg Lead Bicameral Bill to Protect College Sports Opportunities for American Student-athletes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * September 14th, 2026 Husted, Walberg lead bicameral bill to protect college sports opportunities for American student-athletes "If the U.S. Congress is being asked to 'save college sports' we should save it for American student-athletes." WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) in introducing the Training and Educat  more
Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern * Joy is stitched into everything Leah Thompkins creates - by design. The Kent State University fashion design major and costume design minor describes her personal style as "anything that six-year-old me would think is really cool." Her playful perspective comes to life through her work: from a jacket that tells the story of two cats meeting ove  more
Kent State 'Rolls Out Red Carpet' For Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State 'Rolls Out Red Carpet' For Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend * For many students, moving away from the home, family and community they grew up in to live on a college campus is an exciting transition into adulthood. But this major life change can at times be filled with growing pains, said Shana Lee, assistant dean of students and director of the Office of Parents and Family Engagement at Kent   more
Kent State Junior Works as Technical Director for Cleveland's Sirens WNBA Reveal
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Junior Works as Technical Director for Cleveland's Sirens WNBA Reveal * When Lillian Glaze agreed to work a studio show on Aug. 4, she thought she knew what she was signing up for. Then she opened the email. "The WNBA launch," it read. Glaze, a junior visual communication design major at Kent State University, immediately realized the assignment was much bigger than she expected. She would be the te  more
Kent State Stark Graduate Kendall Myers Named Portz Scholar for Undergraduate Research
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Stark Graduate Kendall Myers Named Portz Scholar for Undergraduate Research * Kendall Myers has spent the past several years studying creatures that are easy to overlook. At only about 3 millimeters long, ambrosia beetles are tiny enough to fit on the tip of a finger. Myers, however, discovered that these invasive insects possess a remarkable tool for doing significant damage to hardwood trees with ma  more
Kent State Welcomes Largest Architecture Class in 25 Years as Nursing Enrollment Hits Decade High
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Welcomes Largest Architecture Class in 25 Years as Nursing Enrollment Hits Decade High * Kent State University opened the 2026 Fall Semester with its largest incoming architecture class in 25 years and its largest nursing class in a decade, continued national recognition for affordability and financial strength, and a new initiative built to help every incoming student thrive from day one -all while rem  more
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Indiana's J.D. Ford for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Indiana's J.D. Ford for Election to Congress * AFGE says Ford has a proven track record of fighting for working families INDIANAPOLIS -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of J.D. Ford for election to the U.S. House representing Indiana's 5th Congressional District in the  more
Leaders Lunch Club Connects Students to Campus Experts
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Leaders Lunch Club Connects Students to Campus Experts * What makes someone a leader? Student attendees at the first Leaders Lunch Club of the semester suggested "someone who does the best for his team," "anyone who does any form of coordination in an organization," and that "everyone leads themselves." "Leadership is not a title that's given to you," Sarah Spinner, J.D., Ph.D., director of the Kent State Univ  more
Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state and local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky and Indiana
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state and local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky and Indiana * Editor's Note: Media planning to attend should RSVP no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 14, 2026, by contacting Lt. Connor Sullivan, Sector Ohio Valley, at (502) 779-5340. LOUISVILLE, Ky. -Coast Guard, local, county and state agencies will conduct law enforceme  more
Miami recognized as one of Healthiest Employers in Ohio
OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami recognized as one of Healthiest Employers in Ohio * As a 2026 Healthiest Employer in Ohio, Miami University is among the organizations recognized for a commitment to employee well-being. The Healthy Miami initiative, tobacco cessation classes, the popular hydration challenge, on-site mammogram vans, and a weekly movement club are just some of the reasons Miami earned this distinction. And while that recognitio  more
NEW DATA: Thanks to Husted-Backed Iran War, Average Ohio Families Now Paying $1,650 More In Added Costs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW DATA: Thanks to Husted-Backed Iran War, Average Ohio Families Now Paying $1,650 More In Added Costs * Diesel prices reached all time high last week COLUMBUS, OHIO -Thanks to the Jon Husted-backed Iran war, the average family in Ohio is paying $1,650 more because of the increase in energy, food, and interest costs, according to an analysis by Moody's Analytics. Last week, the average price of diesel h  more
New Executive Director Appointed to Lead Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * New Executive Director Appointed to Lead Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today that James Cyphers will serve as executive director of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). "Jim is a proven leader with the knowledge and experience to guide OPOTA forward," Wilson said. "Under his leadership, OPOTA will continue t  more
New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success * Southern Connecticut State University welcomes a new cohort of faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing new expertise, perspectives, and professional experience to classrooms, laboratories, studios, and programs across the university. As a Carnegie-designated R2 research university, Southern continues to strengthen   more
New WinSenate Ad Hits Jon Husted For Putting Ohioans Last in FirstEnergy Scandal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release: * * * New WinSenate Ad Hits Jon Husted For Putting Ohioans Last in FirstEnergy Scandal * Today, WinSenate released a new television ad spotlighting Jon Husted's involvement in the  more
NFL Network: 49ers Rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling Out at Least a Month With Ankle Sprain
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: 49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling out at least a month with ankle sprain Published: Sep 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM Jeremy Bergman, Senior Editor, Digital News The 49ers will be without their top rookie for at least a quarter of the 2026 season. First-year receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is out at least a month after suffering a deltoid sprain in his ankle, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Su  more
NFL Network: Patriots WR A.J. Brown Expected to Miss Six Weeks With High Ankle Sprain
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks with high ankle sprain Published: Sep 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM Jeremy Bergman, Senior Editor, Digital News More clarity has emerged on A.J. Brown's timeline to return from his Week 1 injury. The Patriots receiver is expected to miss six weeks with the high ankle sprain he suffered in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Seahawks, NFL Network I  more
NFL Network: Rams' Myles Garrett to Undergo Knee Surgery, Miss at Least 4 Games While on IR
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: Rams' Myles Garrett to undergo knee surgery, miss at least 4 games while on IR Published: Sep 13, 2026 at 11:28 PM Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Myles Garrett admitted he wasn't himself in Thursday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Now, he'll be sidelined at least the next four weeks. The Los Angeles Rams pass rusher will undergo surgery on the knee that limited him during training camp   more
NFL Ties Week 1 Scoring Record for Super Bowl Era
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL ties Week 1 scoring record for Super Bowl era Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer A 14-year Week 1 record has been matched. Thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos combining for 41 points on Monday night, the opening slate of games for the 2026 season has officially tied the 2012 season's record for the most Week 1 points scored (791) during the Su  more
NFL: Browns Sticking With Deshaun Watson as Starting QB for Week 2 Game vs. Buccaneers
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Browns sticking with Deshaun Watson as starting QB for Week 2 game vs. Buccaneers Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 2:51 AM Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Despite a dismal season-opening performance, Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken is sticking with Deshaun Watson as his starting quarterback for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "I anticipate Deshaun will be our starter," Monken said Monday. Watson   more
NFL: Rams' Sean McVay - No Timeline on Myles Garrett's Return Post Knee Surgery
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rams' Sean McVay: No timeline on Myles Garrett's return post knee surgery Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Los Angeles Rams won't set a timeline for Myles Garrett's return following Monday's knee surgery. "I don't really [have a timeline] yet," head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday. "It's all contingent upon how do things go today. You feel good about it. B  more
NFL: Seahawks - Sam Darnold Has 'very Unique' Soft-tissue Injury, No Firm Timeline for Return
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Seahawks: Sam Darnold has 'very unique' soft-tissue injury, no firm timeline for return Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 7:36 AM Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is dealing with a "very unique soft-tissue injury" to his glute and his hip joint is unaffected, the team announced Monday. Darnold's injury is not considered to be a long-term injury but there is no firm timeline on his return to the field.   more
NFLl: Chiefs' Travis Kelce Moves Into Second Place for All-time Tight End Receiving Yards
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs' Travis Kelce moves into second place for all-time tight end receiving yards Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 10:24 AM Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor It was quite a milestone offseason for Travis Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end wasted no time in making it a milestone regular season, as well. Kelce moved into second all time for receiving yards by a tight end during the Chiefs' 31-10 seas  more
Ohio State's Moritz College of Law to relocate to historic Huntington building
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State's Moritz College of Law to relocate to historic Huntington building * The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and other university services, will move into downtown Columbus, placing students, staff and faculty at the center of the city's legal, policy, civic and cultural crossroads. Once home to the Huntington National Bank Building, this historic downtown landmark at 17 S. High St. is di  more
Policy Matters Ohio: WIN Act Would Expand Access to Childcare
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * WIN Act would expand access to childcare Providers can't recruit enough workers; thousands operate at less than full capacity September 14, 2026 Many Ohio childcare providers already have room for more children but lack the staff to serve them. Ohio's General Assembly is considering a bill that would open more seats in childcare centers, a critical step in addre  more
Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Indivisible Project Co-Executive Directors Levin, Greenberg
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Indivisible Project Co-Executive Directors Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Ezra Levin Co-Executive Director Indivisible Project 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC   more
SBA Announces Suspensions for 870,000 U.S. Borrowers Tied to $39 Billion In Suspected Pandemic Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * SBA Announces Suspensions for 870,000 U.S. Borrowers Tied to $39 Billion In Suspected Pandemic Fraud Largest SBA action extends nationwide crackdown to recover funds and hold fraudsters accountable WASHINGTON -- Today, during a major fraud announcement in Kansas City, Missouri, alongside Vice President JD Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Assis  more
Scripps Sports Network sets Sept. 15 debut for two original programs
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps Sports Network sets Sept. 15 debut for two original programs * 'The Originals' with Suzy Kolber and 'Beyond the Curve' with Sanya Richards-Ross make back-to-back debuts ATLANTA -Scripps Sports Network, the new, free streaming television channel launched by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) earlier this year, will premiere two new, exclusive origi  more
SecAF announces names of new Collaborative Combat Aircraft
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * SecAF announces names of new Collaborative Combat Aircraft * Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink announced the official names of the Air Force's newest Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), the FQ-42 Vengeance and FQ-44 Fury, during his keynote address at the Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 14. Revealing popular names was a natural ne  more
Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the  more
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ  more
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF NEW SERIES: NFL PLAYERS & DOGS: LIFE OFF THE FIELD
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Animals] -- The American Kennel Club posted the following news release: * * * THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF NEW SERIES: NFL PLAYERS & DOGS: LIFE OFF THE FIELD * The American Kennel Club (AKC(r)) is bringing together two of America's most beloved passions, dogs and football, in a new television series, NFL(r) Players & Dogs: Life Off the Field. Each original one-hour episode will feature five to seven NFL players and their four-legged best friend  more
Tiffin University Expands Hands-On AI Education Through NAIRR Resources
TIFFIN, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Tiffin University posted the following news release: * * * Tiffin University Expands Hands-On AI Education Through NAIRR Resources * Tiffin University's project, "Expanding Hands-On Applied AI Education at Tiffin University Through NAIRR Classroom Resources" (NAIRR260305), was reviewed and approved through the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot. The award provides TU with access to CloudBank Classroom and Vocareum AI Notebook for up to  more
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures Encourages Tuskegee University Students to Be Informed Global Citizens
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 15 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures encourages Tuskegee students to be informed global citizens Crystal Drake 14 September 2026 U.S. Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Ala., visited Tuskegee University this week, delivering greetings at the 30th Annual Booker T. Washington Economic Development Summit and spending time with students during a Q&A session. At the summit, a two-day event supported by Tuskegee University, the   more
UC Part of $18 Million Statewide Initiative to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC part of $18 million statewide initiative to expand behavioral health workforce New Ohio scholarship program offers full tuition to graduate students in high-need clinical fields By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu September 14, 2026 The University of Cincinnati is part of a new statewide effort to address critical shortages in mental health and substance use treatment providers by increasi  more
UC Researchers Seek to Combat Youth Weight Gain From Bipolar Medication
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC researchers seek to combat youth weight gain from bipolar medication Cleveland.com highlights PCORI-funded initiative By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu September 14, 2026 Cleveland.com highlighted a University of Cincinnati initiative approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand the implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions  more
University of Cincinnati: Aerospace Engineering Alumnus Honored With Kautz Master Alumni Award
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Aerospace engineering alumnus honored with Kautz Master Alumni Award Dinesh Keskar facilitated billions of dollars in sales at Boeing By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu September 14, 2026 University of Cincinnati alumnus Dinesh Keskar spent nearly four decades at the Boeing Company and facilitated billions of dollars in sales. Throughout his career he's had a lasting global impact on aviat  more
University of Cincinnati: Parakeet Males, Females Equally Likely to Fight
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Parakeet males, females equally likely to fight Sex doesn't matter in fights over pecking order By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu September 14, 2026 In a study of monk parakeets, researchers with the University of Cincinnati and Duke University found that sex has little to no impact on who initiates fights, who is targeted or who rises in the dominance hierarchy. The   more
USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 14 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects * USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are continuing their longstanding investment in advancing poultry and egg industry research, approving $465,000 in funding for five new research projects at five institutions through the organizations' Comprehensive Research Program. The bo  more
VA Deputy Secretary Lawrence Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul A. Lawrence from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Beyond Go-Live: VA Electronic Health Record Modernization Status Update": * * * Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on the momentum behind the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Electronic Health Record Moderni  more
Weimers gift $25,000 to establish Society of Yeager Scholars endowment
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Weimers gift $25,000 to establish Society of Yeager Scholars endowment * The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $25,000 to establish the Dr. Mathew and Mary Lauren Weimer Yeager Scholars Endowment. Established by Dr. Mathew "Matt" and Mary Lauren Weimer, the endowment will support the Society of Yeager Scholars. Housed within Marshall University's Honors College, the Socie  more
What Ohioans Are Reading: Vivek Ramaswamy's Batting Cage Bust
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * What Ohioans Are Reading: Vivek Ramaswamy's Batting Cage Bust * Columbus, Ohio -Vivek Ramaswamy struck out, and Ohioans heard about it. An Ohioan who was present at the batting cages at the same time as Ramaswamy even took to Instagram to make sure Ohioans knew the pitch machine was on the slowest setting and he still only made 5 out of 25 pitches. Here's what Ohioans are reading about Vivek Ramaswamy's f  more
WHAT OHIOANS ARE WATCHING: Jon Husted Hired a Nazi Enthusiast As His Political Director
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WHAT OHIOANS ARE WATCHING: Jon Husted Hired a Nazi Enthusiast As His Political Director * WASHINGTON POST: Ohio Senate campaign staffer used Nazi soldiers as profile photo COLUMBUS, OHIO -Shocking new reporting shows that Jon Husted hired a Nazi enthusiast "wearing an SS uniform" as his political director, who used a "photo of SS soldiers as his Facebook profile photo and recently added to a public playli  more
Wright-Patterson Medical Center Unveils New MRI: A Leap Forward in Patient Care
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Wright-Patterson Medical Center Unveils New MRI: A Leap Forward in Patient Care * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 88th Medical Group is proud to announce a significant upgrade to its diagnostic capabilities with the installation of a new Siemens MAGNETOM Lumina 3T MRI machine. This state-of-the-art system represents a major investment in patient health, prom  more