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State Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday January 20, 2023 ( 7 items )  

Health Care Attorney Lisa Pierce Reisz Joins Epstein Becker Green
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 19 (TNSper) -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following announcement on Jan. 17, 2023: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that Lisa Pierce Reisz has joined as a Member of the Firm in the Health Care & Life Sciences practice in Columbus, Ohio. Lisa brings a distinct focus on representing health care organizations on health information technology (HIT) and data use issues. With over 30 years of experience, Lisa's business-focused, practical advic  more

LAROSE ANNOUNCES SECOND HIGHEST ANNUAL NEW BUSINESS FILING NUMBERS DESPITE ECONOMIC HEADWINDS
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20 (TNSres) -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following news release: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 179,636 new business filings in 2022, down 18,374 filings from the all-time record-setting year in 2021, and the second highest in state history. December of 2022 saw 13,012 new business filings, 496 more filings than December 2021. With small business optimism reaching its 12th consecutive month below the 49-year average, according to the N  more

Mount Union Awarded Second Choose Ohio First Grant Worth $504,000
ALLIANCE, Ohio, Jan. 20 (TNSfund) -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: For the second consecutive year, the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) has awarded the University of Mount Union funding as part of its Choose Ohio First (COF) grant program. The total awarded to Mount Union was $504,000, and combined with the previous grant received, the University has been awarded a total of $709,625 from COF. Mount Union aims to use these funds to increase access for under  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Chair Walters Details Deep GOP Connections to FirstEnergy Bribery Scandal as Top Republicans Go to Trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters hosted a virtual press conference to detail the deep connections between Ohio Republicans and the FirstEnergy Bribery scandal ahead of Monday's trial in federal court. While disgraced former Speaker Larry Householder and former Ohio Republican Party Chair Matt Borges are the ones on trial, several prominent Republicans remain closely connected to the scandal. "Over the   more

Owens Community College Names 4 Senior Leaders
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 19 (TNSper) -- Owens Community College issued the following news release: Owens Community College has hired four senior leaders who will be responsible for continuing to ensure student success at the premier two-year college in northwest Ohio. The new employees are: * Blake Renner, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs * Tasha Hussain Black, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications * Brad Wood, Dean of the Findlay Campus * Kelle P  more

University of Findlay Students Use IVF to Generate Embryos During Pig Research
FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Findlay issued the following news release: University of Findlay students are creating pig embryos on campus, as they research the effects that different supplements have on female pig eggs to reduce oxidative stress. Brian Whitaker, Ph.D. has led the student research for the past 13 years, helping UF pre-veterinary students get hands on experience, while also giving them a leg up in grad school. "It's a hallmark of the University, and it's c  more

University of Texas-Dallas: Hobson Wildenthal Honors College Welcomes New Dean
RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 19 (TNSper) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: Dr. Donal Skinner, who led the honors programs at Ohio University and the University of Wyoming, has joined The University of Texas at Dallas as dean of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, effective Jan. 17. Skinner, an accomplished educator, researcher and academic administrator with more than 25 years of experience, had been the dean of the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University sinc  more