Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio
"How Much Abuse Will You Support?" Mobile Billboard Tells Husted and Moreno to Vote NO on Blanche
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release:
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"How Much Abuse Will You Support?" Mobile Billboard Tells Husted and Moreno to Vote NO on Blanche
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Common Cause launched a mobile billboard asking Ohio's U.S. senators if they will stand with survivors of abuse or with Todd Blanche, the Acting Attorney General who continues to ignore them. The billboard will run in downtown Cleveland on Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7, ahead of a U.S. S
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'Cradle of Coaches' premiering Aug. 17 exclusively on Peacock
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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'Cradle of Coaches' premiering Aug. 17 exclusively on Peacock
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Miami University and RESLV are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated documentary, "Cradle of Coaches," will premiere on Aug. 17. The 155-minute film will be available to stream on Peacock, NBCUniversal's premier streaming service.
"Cradle of Coaches" takes viewers deep into how legendary football coaches built the game we love. This Cradle of C
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19 House Members Oppose ATF's Proposed Rules to Weaken Gun Safety Measures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Robert Cekada
Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20226
Dear Director Cekada:
As Democratic Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary, we write to express our opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms a
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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham
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91 Day Dash: Ohio Republicans Desperately Try to Outrun the FirstEnergy Scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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91 Day Dash: Ohio Republicans Desperately Try to Outrun the FirstEnergy Scandal
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COLUMBUS, OH - With 13 weeks until Election Day, Ohio Republicans are spending the final stretch looking over their shoulder at the FirstEnergy scandal that looms large over their campaigns. While "one of the most high-profile tasks Ohio's next attorney general will face is overseeing the second prosecution of ex-FirstEnergy ex
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A New Name for a Broader University Commitment
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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A New Name for a Broader University Commitment
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Cleveland State University's Division of Continuing and Extended Education is now the Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development. More than a change in terminology, the new name signals a renewed commitment to serving learners, employers, and the region across the full course of working life.
The na
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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Air National Guard Squadron Sharpens Readiness in Jungle Terrain
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Air National Guard Squadron Sharpens Readiness in Jungle Terrain
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Wind moves through the trees at Schofield Barracks' East Range as leaves crunch underfoot and boots sink into mud. Humidity clings to uniforms as security forces airmen navigate steep terrain, flowing water and unfamiliar surroundings, trading the familiar landscape of the Midwest for the jungle terrain of Oahu, Hawaii.
For two weeks, July 13-2
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All academic departments at Miami to integrate artificial intelligence into the curriculum by 2027-2028
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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All academic departments at Miami to integrate artificial intelligence into the curriculum by 2027-2028
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The goal of Miami University's AI in the Majors, a discipline-specific, faculty-led curriculum initiative, is for every undergraduate student to graduate with artificial intelligence (AI) competencies aligned with their professional fields.
The first 13 departments, impacting an estimated 4,925 students, will star
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: David Jamieson '17
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Westminster College posted the following news:
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: David Jamieson '17
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David Jamieson '17 initially came to Westminster to play football and entered as an undecided student. Through the influence and mentorship of Professor Jesse Ligo, he chose to pursue an accounting degree, eventually leading him to an alumni connection that set him on a professional path to a successful career.
For David, Westminster College is a lifelong commu
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America Makes Honors SME Executives for Exceptional Leadership in Additive Manufacturing
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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America Makes Honors SME Executives for Exceptional Leadership in Additive Manufacturing
SME CEO Jeannine Kunz and Chief Manufacturing Officer Dr. Brett Conner recognized for advancing additive manufacturing and strengthening U.S. manufacturing
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Building on SME's role in advancing additive manufacturing (AM) for nearly 40 years, two SME executives
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American Society for Nutrition Announces 2026-2027 Leadership, Including New President Dr. Keith P. West, Jr.
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The American Society for Nutrition issued the following news:
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American Society for Nutrition Announces 2026-2027 Leadership, Including New President Dr. Keith P. West, Jr.
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) today announced its 2026-2027 leadership, welcoming Keith P. West, Jr., DrPH, MPH, as President and introducing newly elected members of the ASN Board of Directors. Beginning August 1, 2026, these leaders will help guide ASN's scientific, education
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Andrew M. Hanna Named Chair of the Ohio State Bar Association's Construction Law Committee
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Andrew M. Hanna Named Chair of the Ohio State Bar Association's Construction Law Committee
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Frantz Ward Partner Andrew M. Hanna has been appointed Chair of the Ohio State Bar Association's Construction Law Committee, a statewide group of attorneys and legal professionals focused on the law governing Ohio's construction industry.
The Committee reviews new and proposed legislation an
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At Hearing, Warren Calls on Congress to Solve Social Security Insolvency Before 2032 Benefits Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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At Hearing, Warren Calls on Congress to Solve Social Security Insolvency Before 2032 Benefits Cuts
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If Social Security runs out of money, benefits could be slashed by 22 percent
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Washington, D.C. -At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned witnesses on potential solutions to the impending insolvency of the S
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of
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Avangrid Generates Enough Electricity for 2.6 Million Homes During First Half of 2026
ORANGE, Connecticut, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, posted the following news release:
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Avangrid Generates Enough Electricity for 2.6 Million Homes During First Half of 2026
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Company operates over 11 GW of capacity across the country
ORANGE, Conn. -August 5, 2026 -Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it generated enough electricity during the first half of 2026 t
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Behind the scenes, ahead of the mission: Beckley leads LRS through adaptability and readiness
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news:
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Behind the scenes, ahead of the mission: Beckley leads LRS through adaptability and readiness
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - When Gary Beckley enlisted in the Air Force during Christmas break of his senior year of high school, he had no idea it would spark a nearly four-decade career. Today, for Beckley, logistics isn't just about moving cargo or fueling aircra
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Bennet, Husted Introduce Legislation to Help Make First-Time Homeownership More Affordable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Husted Introduce Legislation to Help Make First-Time Homeownership More Affordable
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would help first-time homebuyers by allowing them to put unused education savings toward a down pay
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 5, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.5.2026
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Lele Yutzy, of San Diego, has been appointed Director of the Office of Civil Rights. Yutzy has been Systemwide Senior Director for Civil Rights in the Office of the Chancellor at the California State University since 2024. He was a Civil Rights Attorney in t
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Case Western Reserve: Meet Anita Aminoshariae, Leader at the Forefront of Understanding What AI Means for Dental Medicine
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Meet Anita Aminoshariae, a leader at the forefront of understanding what AI means for dental medicine
Story by: Jasmine Vo
Anita Aminoshariae, DDS (DEN '99), has long been at the forefront of her field, whether becoming one of the youngest board-certified endodontists at the time or lately, exploring the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental medicine and the classroom.
Aminoshariae w
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Cedarville Students Use AI To Tackle Space Debris
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Cedarville Students Use AI To Tackle Space Debris
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by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer
Low Earth orbit -the region of space extending approximately 1,200 miles above Earth's surface -supports thousands of communications, navigation and Earth-observation satellites that enable critical services, including global internet connectivity, weather forecasting, disaster monitoring and scientific resear
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Chairmen Guthrie and Joyce on the Decertification of Kentucky OPO Following Months of Congressional Oversight
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Joyce on the Decertification of Kentucky OPO Following Months of Congressional Oversight
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, i
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Class of 2030 brings 'amazing energy' to BW summer orientation
BEREA, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news:
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Class of 2030 brings 'amazing energy' to BW summer orientation
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Despite all the planning and preparation that goes into organizing BW summer orientation sessions, nature can still add an unexpected twist to YJ4L fun.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires and a sudden thunderstorm caused a quick change of plans for participants in two orientation sessions. But atmospheric conditions didn't diminish the celebratory j
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Cleveland Clinic Pledges $1 Million to Support Teaching Kitchen at West Side Market
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Cleveland Clinic Pledges $1 Million to Support Teaching Kitchen at West Side Market
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Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC) announced today that Cleveland Clinic has committed $1 million in support of the Market's Transformation Project. The funds will be used to build a teaching kitchen in a vacant space on the second floor of the market which will be named in honor of Cleve
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Common Cause: "How Much Abuse Will You Support?" Mobile Billboard Tells Husted and Moreno to Vote NO on Blanche
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release:
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"How Much Abuse Will You Support?" Mobile Billboard Tells Husted and Moreno to Vote NO on Blanche
Common Cause launched a mobile billboard asking Ohio's U.S. senators if they will stand with survivors of abuse or with Todd Blanche
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Common Cause launched a mobile billboard asking Ohio's U.S. senators if they will stand with survivors of abuse or with Todd Blanche, the Acting Attorney General who continues t
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Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release:
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Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care
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Aug. 5, 2026
Contact: Jack Cardinal, jcardinal@communitycatalyst.org
BOSTON, MA -Community Catalyst, the nation's leading health justice advocacy organization, today announced the launch of Voices for Health Justice 3.0 (Voices), the next phase in
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Community driven
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Community driven
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Educator. Business owner. Community advocate. Philanthropist. Josh Stucky wears many hats.
His life today is a far cry from his early days growing up in the small farming community of South Charleston, Ohio, and being a student at Wright State University in the mid- to late-1980s.
As the son of a college professor and a librarian, Stucky learned the importance of education from an early age.
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Congress Confirms Battle-Tested Maj. Gen. Paul R. Fast as Air Force Reserve Chief
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news:
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Congress Confirms Battle-Tested Maj. Gen. Paul R. Fast as Air Force Reserve Chief
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Congress confirmed Thursday Maj. Gen. Paul Fast as the new chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, ushering in a leader renowned for decisive action, strategic modernization, and a deep commitment to the Reserve Airman.
Fast steps into the role to lead 67,000 Res
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Congressional Budget Office: 'Navy's New Battleship Program - Costs & Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Navy's New Battleship Program: Costs and Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base."
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Summary
In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the potential costs of the Navy's new nuclear-powered battleship procurement program. It also assesses how the new battleship and frigate programs outlined in the Navy's most recent shipbuilding plan would
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Construction Executive Names Dinsmore Among Top U.S. Construction Law Firms
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Construction Executive Names Dinsmore Among Top U.S. Construction Law Firms
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For the sixth consecutive year, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has again earned recognition from Construction Executive as one of the Top 50 Construction Law Firms in the country, ranking #34 on the 2026 list. The honor reflects the continued momentum of the Firm's national construction practice and i
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Delhi's Power Sector is Transition-ready, But Needs Rooftop Solar, Storage, and Market Enablers to Meet Rising Demand Peaks, Finds IEEFA-Ember Study
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 6 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Delhi's power sector is transition-ready, but needs rooftop solar, storage, and market enablers to meet rising demand peaks, finds IEEFA-Ember study
The city's reliable power distribution, strong policy support, and growing distributed renewable energy resources provide a solid foundation for an energy transition pathway.
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Delhi's power sector has establish
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Duke Energy Progress Reaches Agreement With North Carolina Public Staff and Other Stakeholders to Deliver a Lower-Cost Path to Power North Carolina's Future
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Progress reaches agreement with North Carolina Public Staff and other stakeholders to deliver a lower-cost path to power North Carolina's future
* Customer and stakeholder feedback informs more cost-effective way to reliably serve North Carolina's customers
* Duke Energy will contribute another $10 million to help customers most in need
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After listening carefully to customer and stakehold
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DuPont Strengthens Corian Design Distribution Network With Hallmark and Parksite
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Aug. 6 -- DuPont issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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DuPont Strengthens Corian(R) Design Distribution Network with Hallmark and Parksite
New distribution alignment improves regional service, increases product availability, and provides continued support for the 2026 Nature in Motion color launch
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DuPont(TM) Corian(R) Design today announced it has enhanced its distribution partnership with Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc. and Parksite, increasing c
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Ernst Joins Vice President Vance, White House Task Force to Wage War on Fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Joins Vice President Vance, White House Task Force to Wage War on Fraud
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Vice President J.D. Vance and the White House Task Force to discuss how Republicans are putting fraudsters out of business.
Download more photos of Senator Ernst HERE
During the roundtable, Ernst applauded Vice President Vance's leadership and how the Ta
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Event at Paycor Stadium celebrates upcoming 'Cradle of Coaches' documentary
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Event at Paycor Stadium celebrates upcoming 'Cradle of Coaches' documentary
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Miami University is known for many things - academic excellence; its picturesque campus; even its cuisine and famous toasted rolls.
Producing leaders is also on that list. From CEOs to elected officials and entrepreneurs shaping the future of business, Miamians have a reputation for setting the pace in their respective areas.
Never was that
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations.
The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including
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FDIC and OCC Propose to Refocus CRA Examinations on Lending
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Ohio Bankers League posted the following news:
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FDIC and OCC Propose to Refocus CRA Examinations on Lending
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have jointly proposed substantial changes to their Community Reinvestment Act regulations. The proposal would retain much of the examination framework that banks have operated under since 1995 while placing greater emphasis on lendi
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Federal Reserve and FDIC Propose Major Updates to Insider-Lending Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Ohio Bankers League posted the following news:
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Federal Reserve and FDIC Propose Major Updates to Insider-Lending Rules
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The Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have issued coordinated proposals to modernize the rules governing loans to bank directors, executive officers, principal shareholders and their related interests.
The Federal Reserve's proposal would comprehensively update Regulation O, which h
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Federal Reserve Proposes Long-Awaited Modernization of Mutual Bank Capital
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Ohio Bankers League posted the following news:
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Federal Reserve Proposes Long-Awaited Modernization of Mutual Bank Capital
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The Federal Reserve has proposed the first comprehensive modernization of the federal regulatory framework for mutual banking organizations in more than three decades. The proposal would update Regulation MM, reduce several procedural burdens and-most importantly-provide greater certainty regarding the a
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Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Prevention of Train Derailments
Derailments account for roughly two-thirds of rail safety incidents (not including grade crossing incidents). In raw terms and on a per-train-mile basis, more derailments tend to occur on yard, siding, or industry tracks, as opposed to occur
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From idea to intellectual property
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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From idea to intellectual property
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For many inventors, researchers and entrepreneurs, an idea is just the beginning; what comes next and knowing how to properly protect that idea can often be one of the most challenging journeys. That is where The Ohio State University Libraries' Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) comes in.
At the PTRC, innovators can find guidance, educational resources and expert
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Growing up Raiders
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Growing up Raiders
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The Bambakidis family celebrates Nicholas Bambakidis on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, 2025. (Photo by Erin Pence)
By Anthony Shoemaker '98
For the Bambakidis family, Wright State University was never just a workplace or a campus. It was where evenings were spent in lecture halls watching movies, weekends meant basketball games and nachos, and three brothers grew up k
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House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Miller
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026, regarding Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio:
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Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement:
The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), is reviewing allegations that Representative Max Mille
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How do I choose my college major?
ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Ashland University posted the following news:
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How do I choose my college major?
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Choosing a college major can feel like a huge decision. Maybe you've asked yourself:
"How do I know if there will still be jobs for my major after graduation?"
"What if I have no idea what I want to major in?"
"Should I pick a major that I'm passionate about or one that's more practical?"
Or the dreaded:
"What if I pick the wrong major?"
Take a breath. The truth is that
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Husted Joins Vice President JD Vance at White House to Discuss Combating Fraud and Protecting Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Husted joins Vice President JD Vance at White House to discuss combating fraud and protecting taxpayers
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Vice President JD Vance, the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and other lawmakers at the White House for a roundtable discussion on efforts to eliminate fraud and abuse in the federal government and protect American taxpayers.
"Every dollar that is misu
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Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Costing Australia's Green Iron Export Ambitions
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 6 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Costing Australia's green iron export ambitions
Investment required to kick start industry rivals mining boom
Key Takeaways:
* Green iron is capital intensive. Replacing Australia's metallurgical coal exports with green iron by 2040 would require annual investment of AUD170 billion, close to the mining boom peak.
* Such a high level of investment requires
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John Carroll History Students Preserve Achill Island's Stories Through Oral History Project
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- John Carroll University posted the following news:
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John Carroll History Students Preserve Achill Island's Stories Through Oral History Project
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This summer, John Carroll University History students traveled more than 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to Achill Island, Ireland, where they experienced history not through textbooks, but through the stories of the people who lived it.
Ryan Wellman '27 and Mackenzie Kelly '28 spent six weeks immersed in t
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Liberty University: President Costin Urges New Class of Student-doctors to Be God's Hands and Feet in Reaching the Lost
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
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President Costin urges new class of student-doctors to be God's hands and feet in reaching the lost
By Ryan Klinker, Office of Communications & Public Engagement
In speaking to 160 new student-doctors at the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine's first Convocation of the school year on Wednesday, Liberty President Dondi E. Costin encouraged them to be the hands and feet of Christ as they
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Malone University 2026 BSN Graduates Pass NCLEX Exam at 100% Pass Rate
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- Malone University issued the following news:
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Malone 2026 BSN graduates pass NCLEX Exam at 100% pass rate
It's with great excitement that Malone University announces another NCLEX pass rate of 100% on the first attempt for the May 2026 class of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates!
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According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the 2025 national average pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) was 86.7 percent.
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea
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More than 700 Lions Earning Their Degrees this Weekend at ETAMU Graduation
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 5 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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More than 700 Lions Earning Their Degrees this Weekend at ETAMU Graduation
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Several hundred students will join the esteemed ranks of East Texas A&M University alums at summer commencement ceremonies scheduled for August 7 and 8 at the University Field House.
In total, 768 Lions are set to graduate, an increase of 12 graduates over Summer 2025. Th
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or
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NBAA Welcomes Cleveland Coalition's Call to Keep Burke Lakefront Airport Open
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release:
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NBAA Welcomes Cleveland Coalition's Call to Keep Burke Lakefront Airport Open
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Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org
Washington, DC, Aug. 5, 2026 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes new calls from a host of Cleveland-area business, education and civic leaders for the Cleveland City Council to reject Mayor Justin Bibb's
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New Associate Chief Clinical Research Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children's
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Nationwide Children's Hospital posted the following news release:
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New Associate Chief Clinical Research Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children's
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Leena Nahata, MD, has been named associate chief clinical research officer for training and career development at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
A board-certified pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Nahata is associate division chief for research in the Division of Endocrinology and an NIH-
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Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni
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Northwood University's 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni includes alumni who have significantly impacted their professions and communities while demonstrating their commitment to their alma mater and The Northwood Idea.
"Each year, it's an honor to celebrate alumni who carry our institutional philosophy, The Northwood Idea, into their careers an
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Ohio State Auditor: Finding for Recovery Issued After Retiring Lorain Firefighters Overpaid for Accumulated Sick, Vacation Leave
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 6 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release:
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Finding for Recovery Issued After Retiring Lorain Firefighters Overpaid for Accumulated Sick, Vacation Leave
A finding for recovery of $18,877.94 was issued Tuesday against six employees of the City of Lorain and its fire department after several were overpaid when they left their positions.
The finding was included in an audit of the city's finances from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31,
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Ohio State, Columbus State welcome Buckeye Bridge students to campus
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State, Columbus State welcome Buckeye Bridge students to campus
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Dozens of students from Columbus State Community College are learning more about campus life at The Ohio State University as a new academic year is set to begin.
The students, members of the first cohort of the Buckeye Bridge initiative, filled a ballroom in the Ohio Union Monday evening to learn more about the university and the new program
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Ohio Wesleyan University Esports Director Horne Recognized as National Association of Collegiate Esports Emerging Director of the Year
DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) has named Nevin Horne, director and head coach of Ohio Wesleyan University's Esports Program, as its 2026 Emerging Director of the Year.
NACE, the largest association of varsity collegiate esports programs in North America, describes the award as honoring new directors who display "outstanding leadership and mentorship, while actively
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Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Record of Jacking Up Energy Rates
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Record of Jacking Up Energy Rates
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IRONTON, OHIO -This week, Ohioans in Ironton called out Jon Husted for his record of jacking up energy rates across the state.
Jon Husted played a key role in the FirstEnergy bribery scheme, the largest public corruption scandal in Ohio that delivered a billion dollar bailout to utilities. Husted's corruption involving the FirstEnergy scan
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads
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Second wave of multi-agency operation was conducted across four states in three days
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin today announced preliminary results for the agenci
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PMA Partners with Live Lingua to Break Down Language Barriers Across North America's Metalforming Industry
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: Materials Management] -- The Precision Metalforming Association posted the following news release:
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PMA Partners with Live Lingua to Break Down Language Barriers Across North America's Metalforming Industry
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New partnership gives PMA member companies and their employees discounts of up to 50% on language training, addressing a growing communication gap on shop floors and in global sales offices
CLEVELAND, OH-August 5, 2026-The Precision Metalforming
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Portrait of perseverance
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Portrait of perseverance
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After nearly leaving Wright State in her first semester, elementary education major Mylie Green found her voice as a campus leader and advocate for students with disabilities. (Photo by Erin Pence)
To those who don't know her, it might seem as if the odds were stacked against Mylie Green.
Born in Ethiopia, Green was adopted as a toddler by a family in Marysville, Ohio. But she was not
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp.
In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co
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Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings
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The ATF's proposed rule would remove guardrails against the use of the stabilizing brace, which has been utilized by mass shooters to kill dozens in recent years.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading an effort urging the Bure
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SLAC researchers make movie of the first steps in a chemical reaction
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 5 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC researchers make movie of the first steps in a chemical reaction
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By Erin Woodward
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#Key takeaways:
* Researchers used SLAC's X-ray laser to image early electron movement at attosecond timescales in what's known as an "impulsively ionized" molecule.
* They captured two processes never before seen in real time: Coster-Kr
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Taft IP Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft IP Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars
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Taft is pleased to announce that Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine has once again recognized its IP practice and attorneys in the 2026 IP Stars guide. The firm is "Recommended" in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio and nationally. In addition, several of the firm's practitioners have received individual IP Stars honors
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TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Stacey Diane Aranez Litam, Ph.D.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Stacey Diane Aranez Litam, Ph.D.
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As TEDxClevelandStateUniversity approaches, we'll profile each speaker who will take the stage at the event.
Meet Stacey Diane Aranez Litam.
Litam is an associate professor of counselor education at Cleveland State University, racial equity strategist, licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor, and clinical sex
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate
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Tiffin University's LIFE@TU Program Announces 2026-27 Season and New Senior Living Partnership
TIFFIN, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Tiffin University posted the following news release:
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Tiffin University's LIFE@TU Program Announces 2026-27 Season and New Senior Living Partnership
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LIFE@TU, Tiffin University's lifelong learning program for adults aged 50 and older, will launch its 2026-27 season on Friday, September 4. The program will offer 20 engaging lectures and expert panels throughout the academic year covering history, science and technology, the arts, current events, health, finance,
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Undergraduate Summer Scholar plans to make a difference through healthcare imagery research
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Undergraduate Summer Scholar plans to make a difference through healthcare imagery research
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Videography by Zach Burnett and Cameron Johnson
Choosing the right university sometimes comes down to one thing: that certain feeling you get when you step foot on campus. For Will Donovan '27, a Biomedical Engineering major at Miami University, it was the openness and nature here -something he takes great pride in seeing eac
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University of Cincinnati-built Detector at CERN Looks for Enticing Evidence to Explain Dark Matter
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC-built detector at CERN looks for enticing evidence to explain dark matter
UC physicists, engineers collaborated on massive project involving dozens of institutions
By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
A physicist from the University of Cincinnati and his research partners from around the world conducted an experiment in Switzerland to look for evidence that might help explain one
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University of Cincinnati: Bidirectional Link Between Oral, Kidney Health Calls for Patient Education, Access
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Bidirectional link between oral, kidney health calls for patient education, access
UC experts appear in Healio | Nephrology News & Issues
By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu
Despite growing awareness of the connection between oral health and chronic health conditions, patient awareness and access to dental care remain limited, according to University of Cincinnati experts who recently spoke with
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University of Cincinnati: Subtle Changes in Hearing You Should Never Ignore
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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The subtle changes in hearing you should never ignore
UC audiologist shares symptoms that could be a medical emergency
By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu
It's easy to dismiss changes in hearing as minor. But as The Washington Post recently reported, these symptoms could also signal a medical emergency that many people don't recognize -- known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss, a rapid declin
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University of Mary Washington Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI'
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news:
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UMW Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI'
With artificial intelligence on the horizon in higher education, the liberal arts are situated to be long-term leaders in the conversation, as became evident at the University of Mary Washington during its first "Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI" conference in July.
That was the goal for organizers,
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Wildlife Society: Hellbender Dads Ditch Their Nests When Water Quality Stinks
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Hellbender dads ditch their nests when water quality stinks
Researchers use underwater cameras to spy on one of the world's largest amphibians
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Bad water quality ruins the lives of young hellbenders--their fathers' parenting suffers when streams become warmer and siltier.
"Altered water quality influenced how much they care," said Matthew Kaunert, director of the Clea
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