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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday March 07, 2025 ( 16 items )  

AFP-OH Concludes Productive Legislative Week, Paves the Way for Key Reforms
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Concludes Productive Legislative Week, Paves the Way for Key Reforms # Mar 6, 2025 by AFP COLUMBUS, OH --This week, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) made significant legislative progress, contributing to the advancement of two state Senate bills and two House bills. Senate Bill 66 * S.B. 66 would bring relief and simplicity to our local property tax  more

Ashland Theological Seminary Awarded $2.4 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment
ASHLAND, Ohio, March 7 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * Ashland Theological Seminary awarded $2.4 million grant from Lilly Endowment ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland Theological Seminary, a graduate division of Ashland University, has received a grant of approximately $2.4 million from Lilly Endowment, Inc., through its Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to provide resources to help churches in rural areas and small towns enhance the   more

Bengals grant DE Trey Hendrickson permission to seek trade
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bengals grant DE Trey Hendrickson permission to seek trade Trey Hendrickson is officially free to find a new home. The Bengals granted the All-Pro edge rusher permission to seek a trade, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday, per sources. A third-round pick of the Saints in 2017, Hendrickson joined Cincinnati as a coveted free agent in 2021 and proce  more

Commanders re-signing LB Bobby Wagner to one-year contract worth up to $9.5 million
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Commanders re-signing LB Bobby Wagner to one-year contract worth up to $9.5 million Bobby Wagner is staying in the nation's capital. The veteran linebacker is returning to the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal worth up to $9.5 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported, per sources. The contract includes $8 million in guaranteed money, per Rapoport and   more

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones 'not looking at free agency as a place to fill voids' on roster
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cowboys owner Jerry Jones 'not looking at free agency as a place to fill voids' on roster The Dallas Cowboys created a swath of salary cap space in recent days by restructuring the contracts of CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, but that doesn't mean owner Jerry Jones is ready to open up the free-agent coffers. "I'm not looking at free agency as a place to fill voids," Jones said on Wednesda  more

Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2025 NFL Draft prospect rankings 3.0
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2025 NFL Draft prospect rankings 3.0 With the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in the rearview mirror, I've updated my ranking of the top 50 prospects in this year's draft. You'll notice there are a few clusters of guys who play the same position listed back-to-back, including at receiver. The weeks between now and the 2025 NFL Draft (April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin  more

Darius Slay has 'no hard feelings' about Eagles release, still open to a return to Philadelphia
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Darius Slay has 'no hard feelings' about Eagles release, still open to a return to Philadelphia Darius Slay knew his release from the Philadelphia Eagles could happen in the days after the cornerback helped the club win a Super Bowl. After Philly did indeed decide to cut him, the 34-year-old said on his Big Play Slay podcast that he understands it was just business. Slay also didn't dis  more

Jaguars to release TE Evan Engram after three seasons in Jacksonville
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jaguars to release TE Evan Engram after three seasons in Jacksonville Jacksonville's trade involving Christian Kirk wasn't the only move they made Thursday. The Jaguars informed two-time Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram they're releasing him, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources. Jacksonville is also releasing wide receiver Devin Duvernay and cornerback Ronald Darby,   more

Jaguars trading WR Christian Kirk to Texans for 2026 seventh-round pick
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jaguars trading WR Christian Kirk to Texans for 2026 seventh-round pick The Jacksonville Jaguars are trading wide receiver Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans for a 2026 seventh-round pick, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday, per sources. On Wednesday, the Jaguars initially planned on releasing Kirk after three seasons, but Jacksonville was able to find a trade part  more

NFL free agency: Biggest needs for each AFC team
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL free agency: Biggest needs for each AFC team It's that time of year again... The NFL free agency negotiating window opens this coming Monday at noon ET, with the signing period officially beginning at the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 12, at 4 p.m. ET. This marks the first major phase of roster building during the offseason, as franchises look to fill their bigges  more

NFL free agency: Biggest needs for each NFC team
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL free agency: Biggest needs for each NFC team It's that time of year again... The NFL free agency negotiating window opens this coming Monday at noon ET, with the signing period officially beginning at the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 12, at 4 p.m. ET. This marks the first major phase of roster building during the offseason, as franchises look to fill their bigges  more

NFL news roundup: Browns restructure Deshaun Watson's deal to clear cap space; Giants re-sign Tommy DeVito
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Browns restructure Deshaun Watson's deal to clear cap space; Giants re-sign Tommy DeVito NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. * NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order * READ : 2025 NFL free agency tracker SIGNINGS * LS Liam McCullough was signed to a four  more

NFL news roundup: Browns restructure Deshaun Watson's deal to clear cap space; Rams re-sign WR
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Browns restructure Deshaun Watson's deal to clear cap space; Rams re-sign WR NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. * NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order * READ : 2025 NFL free agency tracker SIGNINGS * TE Durham Smythe is signing with Chicago on a o  more

Ohio State: Astronomer Finds Gas Giant Exoplanets Formed Earlier Than Previously Thought
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 7 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Astronomer finds gas giant exoplanets formed earlier than previously thought New study upends conventional planet formation models A fresh look at past data reveals that exoplanets with masses similar to Jupiter formed much sooner than previously thought, according to new research. The Ohio State University study's results provide new information about the timing of accretion - the process of accumulating a l  more

Ohio State: Memory is Impaired in Aged Rats After 3 Days of High-Fat Eating
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 7 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Memory is impaired in aged rats after 3 days of high-fat eating Study finds diet-related brain inflammation without metabolic changes Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests. Researchers fed separate groups of young and old rats the high-fat diet for three days or for three mont  more

Ohio Wesleyan University: National Geographic
DELAWARE, Ohio, March 7 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * National Geographic Iconic Magazine Features Ohio Wesleyan Professor and His 'Lizard League' Ohio Wesleyan University professor Eric Gangloff and his students have been published for their research on the biology of the common wall lizard in outlets including the Journal of Thermal Biology, Journal of Experimental Biology, and Integrative Organismal Biology. Now they can add National Geographic - w  more