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State Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday May 30, 2024 ( 16 items )  

Battelle Sets New Funding Record With 2024 STEM Education Grants for Innovative Central Ohio Programs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 30 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release: Battelle continues its commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking skills among young students by funding a diverse new portfolio of 16 out-of-classroom education programs. These programs emphasize science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). As a leading nonprofit philanthropic organization, Battelle dedicates a significant portion of its resources to STE  more

Cedarville University: Cosmic Traffic Control - Professor Joins Researchers at Air Force Academy
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 30 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Space is the final frontier, but the path around the Earth is becoming an increasingly busy cosmic highway. With the number of satellites traveling around the Earth expected to increase by tens of thousands in the next decade, the work of scientists to properly locate these satellites is extremely important. At least that is the view of Dr. George Landon, prof  more

Columbus Mayor Ginther Delivered His Annual State of the City Address
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 29 -- Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther issued the following State of the City address: * * * Mayor Andrew J. Ginther delivered his annual State of the City address on May 21 at the Lincoln Theatre in the historic King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood. In his speech (https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/State-of-the-City), Mayor Ginther outlined his vision for the future of Columbus as well as his priorities for his third term in office: strengthening community  more

Coniglio Named Co-Chair of Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease's Bankruptcy Group
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 30 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: Kari Balog Coniglio, a partner in the Vorys Cleveland office, has been named the co-chair of the firm's bankruptcy and creditors' rights group. She will serve as co-chair alongside Tiffany Strelow Cobb, a partner in the firm's Columbus office. Together, Coniglio and Cobb compliment each other to strengthen client service. Coniglio has extensive experience representing financial institutions and o  more

Cuyahoga County: More Tax Payment Options For Mobile Homeowners
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 30 -- Cuyahoga County issued the following news release: Attention mobile homeowners! The Cuyahoga County Treasurer's Office is now offering online and phone payment options. For the first time, taxpayers who own mobile homes now have the option to make payments using their phones or the internet. This change aligns mobile home payment options with those available to traditional real estate property owners, bringing more equity to Cuyahoga County's tax payment system. "Th  more

Fifth Third Named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 30 -- Fifth Third Bank issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Fifth Third Bank today announced its recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. "Fifth Third believes inclusion in the workplace is essential to living our Core Values," said Chief Human Resources Officer Nancy Pinckney. "Creating a culture of belonging and connection where employees feel cared for and valued is critical to our success  more

GE Aerospace Joins Consortium to Study Compatibility of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Jet Engines
EVENDALE, Ohio, May 30 (TNSres) -- GE Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release: Efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry took another step forward with the recent announcement of a unique new coalition that brings together leading aerospace companies. The International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) has formed a new Work Group to study the impact of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on airplane and engine systems and evaluate te  more

GE Aerospace: The Third Wave - AI Scientist Peter Tu's Work With Machines Is Often About What It Means to Be Human
EVENDALE, Ohio, May 30 -- GE Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release: To hear Peter Tu describe it, the future of artificial intelligence is child's play. "Think of how a child learns in their first two or three years of life," says GE Aerospace Research's chief AI scientist. Just like a toddler, the burgeoning ocean of neural networks we collectively refer to as "AI" behave much like a fledgling human, exploring and learning about the world. "It realizes   more

ILL. A.G. RAOUL FILES BRIEF DEFENDING VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES IN CHALLENGE TO OHIO LAW
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 (TNSres) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of seven attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting Ohio voters challenging a state law that makes it a crime to help others return absentee and mail-in ballots in most situations. The law makes it a felony to return or possess another voter's absentee or mail-in ballot, with narrow exceptions for postal workers or cer  more

International Initiatives: MIAP alumnus promotes global trade
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In his adopted home state of Nevada, Oklahoma State University alumnus Dillon Davidson continues what he started in Stillwater, Oklahoma: a mission to expand awareness and elevate the agricultural industry. "Agriculture has been in my blood since birth," Davidson said. "I love being around it and advocating for it." Raised in rural Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Davidson developed a love for the agricultural world, wh  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Law That Disenfranchises Voters With Disabilities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of seven attorneys general in filing a brief in League of Women Voters of Ohio v. LaRose opposing an Ohio law that makes it a crime to help others return absentee ballots in most situations. The law makes it a felony to return or possess another voter's absentee ballot unless the person doing so is a postal worker o  more

Nationwide Children's Hospital Named One of Nation's Best Employers for Diversity
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 30 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release: Nationwide Children's Hospital once again has been named one of "America's Best Employers for Diversity" in 2024 by Forbes. Nationwide Children's ranked second among all hospitals in Ohio and in the top five among children's hospitals nationally. Nationwide Children's also ranked 76th overall among all employers in the nation, and eighth nationally in the healthcare and social services category. "Our s  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Bernie Moreno Faces Further Scrutiny For His Phony 'Rags-To-Riches' Story
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After the New York Times detailed Moreno's phony "riches-to-rags-to-riches" story, an "unearthed radio interview is shedding light on how long Moreno has been telling that lie" to Ohio voters as part of a "calculated process of self-creation" on the campaign trail. Read More: * * * American Journal: Republican Bernie Moreno's rags-to-riches story exposed as a lie Jesse Valentine May 24, 2024 * A New York Times   more

Ohio Secretary of State LaRose Issues Statement Regarding Presidential Ballot Access Fix
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 30 -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement on May 29, 2024: * * * Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement today regarding ongoing efforts to fix the Democratic Party's ballot access problem: "Nearly two months ago, I warned the Democratic Party that the dates they chose for their nominating convention don't comply with Ohio's ballot access law, and I offered two alternatives to fix the problem. It's encouraging tha  more

PUCO Authorizes PRO-TEC to Continue Participating in Utility Demand Response, Transmission Programs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 30 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued the following news on May 29, 2024: The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today authorized a rate agreement between PRO-TEC Coating Company, LLC and AEP Ohio allowing the company to participate in AEP Ohio's load reduction program. PRO-TEC, located in Leipsic, Ohio, produces steel for the automotive industry. PRO-TEC will continue participating in AEP Ohio's interruptible load reduction program, designed to ease   more

West Liberty University and Marshall University Hosting Aviation Day
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, May 30 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University and Marshall University will host an Aviation Day on Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport. Students and the public can learn more about West Liberty's new aviation pilot training program. "We are excited to host Aviation Day, a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of aviation. The event is designed to inspire and educate the community a  more