Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio
AF chief scientists track Kessel Run push to modernize DAF Battle Network
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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AF chief scientists track Kessel Run push to modernize DAF Battle Network
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Lead scientists from across the Air Force gathered to learn more about where various portfolios are headed in terms of technology development during the Air Force Technology Horizons, Engineering, and Advisory Panel, here, July 21-22.
The ATHENA panel provides independent, transformational advice to
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AFIT CI's Kelly Adams Recipient of NAA's 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- Air Force Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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AFIT CI's Kelly Adams Recipient of NAA's 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2026 - The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announces Kelly L. Adams, Program Director for the Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution Health Professions Scholarship Program, as the recipient of the 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy.
Established in 1981 by the Gates Learjet Corp
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AI Identifies Previously Unrecognized Health Insights in Routine Sleep Studies
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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AI Identifies Previously Unrecognized Health Insights in Routine Sleep Studies
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A novel AI model can use information collected during routine sleep studies to identify patients' long-term health risks, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Developed by a multidisciplinary research team that included Cleveland Clinic, the model uncovered hidden sleep pattern
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Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a nationwide $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to City Harvest in Brooklyn as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years o
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Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General JB McCuskey today announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. The action is to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies
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Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Press Releases
The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 milli
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Babcock & Wilcox Sets 2nd Quarter 2026 Conference Call and Webcast for Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5 P.m. ET
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- 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. 3, 2026:
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Babcock & Wilcox Sets Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call and Webcast for Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) (B&W or the "Company") will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.
B&W Chairman and Chie
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BLS: Unemployment Rates Down in 27 Large Metro Areas, Up in 26, Over Year Ended June 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Unemployment rates down in 27 large metro areas, up in 26, over year ended June 2026
Of the 56 metropolitan areas with a 2020 Census population of 1 million or more, 27 large areas had unemployment rate decreases from June 2025 to June 2026, 26 had increases, and 3 had no change. The largest rate decrease occurred in Columbus, Ohio (-1.2 percentage points). T
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Boards, Executives, and the Law: What the Fable Shutdown Reveals About AI Governance Liability
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Boards, Executives, and the Law: What the Fable Shutdown Reveals About AI Governance Liability
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Part One of this series documented the threat environment: the Fable and Mythos pullback, AI-driven malware, autonomous cyberattacks, and the emergence of frontier AI models whose capabilities are being rationed by their own developers. This second installment addresses what is at stake l
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Case Western Reserve: Weatherhead Students Take Their Expertise Abroad
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Weatherhead students take their expertise abroad
MBA students in the International Institute course visited Tallinn, Estonia to provide support to a medical device company
Story by: Meg Herrel
Navigating a busy emergency room, chaotic battlefield or the scene of an accident requires a high degree of knowledge and composure--not to mention hands-on experience. But for medical professionals who regular
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Cleveland Clinic Launches Drone Delivery Program for Prescription Medications
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Cleveland Clinic Launches Drone Delivery Program for Prescription Medications
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Cleveland Clinic is now delivering certain medications to patients' homes via drones, marking the start of the first long-term deployment of a prescription drug drone delivery program by a U.S. health system. The first successful deliveries were made last week in and around Beachwood. The service is op
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Congressman Brecheen Announces August Town Halls
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brecheen Announces August Town Halls
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August 3, 2026
Oklahoma-On Monday, Congressman Brecheen announced his August town hall schedule which includes stops in 15 different cities.
Monday, August 24th, 2026
8:00am - 9:00am
Tishomingo Town Hall
Johnston County Library
116 W. Main St.
Tishomingo, OK 73460
10:00am - 11:00am
Durant Town Hall
Donald W. Reynolds Library
1515 W. Main
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ERDC Concrete Expertise Helps Advance Montgomery Locks and Dam Modernization
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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ERDC Concrete Expertise Helps Advance Montgomery Locks and Dam Modernization
By Kaley Webb, public affairs specialist
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently supported a major step toward modernizing one of the Ohio River's oldest navigation structures, successfully validating specialized mass and underwater concrete mixtures needed to
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Governor Braun Advances Workforce Development and Community Investment Across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Advances Workforce Development and Community Investment Across Indiana
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INDIANAPOLIS -Governor Mike Braun highlighted workforce development, advanced manufacturing, public safety, and rural health care in travel across the state last week.
"Indiana is leading the charge on workforce development, advanced manufacturing, public safety, and rural health care. At every stop I m
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House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Joint Resolution Proposing Constitutional Amendment for 9-Justice Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-732) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 1) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court of the U.S. be composed of nine justices. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on July 6, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.J. Res. 1, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), proposes an amendment to the Constitution to fix the size of the Supreme Court at nine justi
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House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Kayleigh's Law Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-731) on the Kayleigh's Law Act (H.R. 8481). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on July 6, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 8481, the Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ), provides stronger protections to survivors of federal sex crimes and violent felonies by requiring courts, upon a motion by the government or the victim, to issue a permanent n
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Incoming ABA President Barbara Howard Highlights Need to Protect Voting Rights
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Incoming ABA President Barbara Howard highlights need to protect voting rights
The American Bar Association will continue to staunchly defend the rule of law in America and around the world and to protect elections from attacks. That was the message Cincinnati lawyer Barbara J. Howard shared Monday at the organization's Annual Conference in Chicago.
Howard, who will become ABA president
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KnowledgeWorks: Lessons in Building Collaborative Leadership Systems
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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When Trust Is the Work
Lessons in Building Collaborative Leadership Systems
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Trust is not a byproduct of collaboration; it is built through intentional routines, consistent listening and leadership choices that help people feel valued and responsible for shared outcomes
* Distributed leadership works best when autonomy is grounded in a clear shared vision, with structures that align goals, suppor
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Property in Columbus
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Property in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 2040 S. Hamilton Rd., an 89,760-square-foot industrial property in Columbus, Ohio.
"The buyer was compl
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MSU Law leads nation in Rural Summer Legal Corps participation
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU Law leads nation in Rural Summer Legal Corps participation
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Five Michigan State University College of Law students are spending their summer serving clients in some of the nation's most underserved communities through the 2026 Equal Justice Works Rural Summer Legal Corps program.
MSU Law has the highest participation of any law school in the country.
This year, the prestigious program selected
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NCGA Letter Supports Action on Senate Farm Bill
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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NCGA Letter Supports Action on Senate Farm Bill
Author: Bryan Goodman
The president of the National Corn Growers Association sent a letter today to the leadership and members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry expressing support for the Agricultural Act of 2026, the farm bill "2.0" that the committee is considering. The letter encouraged action by week's end.
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Nurses call for a prevention-focused approach to child health
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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Nurses call for a prevention-focused approach to child health
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Currently, the U.S. healthcare system is very reactive, mainly treating people and children once they are sick rather than preventing it. School nurse expert Erin Maughan and colleagues in the American Academy of Nursing's (AAN) Child, Adolescent and Family section believe a stronger focus on prevention could improv
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Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Employee Benefits Practice in Columbus with Shareholder Helana Darrow
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Employee Benefits Practice in Columbus with Shareholder Helana Darrow
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 3, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Helana Darrow to the firm's Columbus, Ohio office as a shareholder. Darrow joins the firm from Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, where
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Ohio State Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release:
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Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received Auditor of State Awards in July for their clean audit reports:
* Adams Metropolitan Housing Authority (Adams County)
* Allen County Land Reutilization Corp. (Allen County)
* Butler County Transportation Improvement District (Butler County)
* Spring
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Ohio State Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards With Distinction
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release:
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction:
* City of Oxford (Butler County)
* City of Brook Park (Cuyahoga County)
* Greater Cleveland Regional
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Summer of learning immerses BW students in hands-on research
BEREA, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news:
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Summer of learning immerses BW students in hands-on research
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Faculty-student mentoring is at the heart of three BW students exploring ornithology, entomology and paleontology. And while the science behind these topics may exceed layperson knowledge, the environmental impact of their research is consequential.
At BW, biology and environmental science are two of several STEM majors that enable students to ex
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Tioga Group, Hackett Associates: Challenges and Recommendations for Improving Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data Access and Utility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics [DOT-OST-2026-1387]:
Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Comments of The Tioga Group, Inc., and Hackett Associates, LLC
Contacts:
Daniel Smith, Tioga Principal (dsmith@tiogagroup.com)
Jeffrey Smith, Tioga Research Associate (jsmith@ti
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University of Akron: College of Business Earns Business Innovation Education Award
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The University of Akron issued the following news:
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College of Business earns business innovation education award
The University of Akron (UA)'s College of Business has received a 2026 Innovation in Business Education Award for its student-centered Experience Guarantee professional development program from the Mid-American Business Deans Association (MABDA). The award was presented recently at the annual MABDA Conference in Chicago with the College of Business reco
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University of Cincinnati: Debate Continues Over the Classic Learning Test
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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A debate continues over the Classic Learning Test
UC education professors weigh in with USA Today
By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu
An up-and-coming college admissions exam known as the Classic Learning Test is gaining in popularity, but its adoption isn't without debate. About half a dozen states have recognized or accepted the test for admissions at public universities.
Pentagon chi
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