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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Saturday April 12, 2025 ( 13 items )  

'The Writing Is on the Wall'--Bird Flu Crisis Prompts Warning Message From PETA Across from Subway Shop
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 11 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'The Writing Is on the Wall'--Bird Flu Crisis Prompts Warning Message From PETA Across from Subway Shop Fort Wayne, Ind. - Following the news that a farmworker in nearby Mercer County, Ohio, recently became the first person in the state to contract bird flu, and as the virus continues to surge across the country, a warning from PETA has risen near Subway and   more

2025 NFL Draft class superpowers: Abdul Carter's first step, Ashton Jeanty's contact balance and more
CANTON, Ohio, April 11 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Draft class superpowers: Abdul Carter's first step, Ashton Jeanty's contact balance and more Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. In today's installment, he spotlights some of the most alluring individual traits in the 2025 NFL Draft class... Identifying a prospect's "superpower" is a critical p  more

CB Patrick Peterson to retire as member of Arizona Cardinals, concluding 13-season career
CANTON, Ohio, April 11 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * CB Patrick Peterson to retire as member of Arizona Cardinals, concluding 13-season career Patrick Peterson is calling it a career -- and he will make the official announcement back where it all started. The eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback will be in Arizona on Monday to retire as a member of the Cardinals, the club that selected him with the No. 5 overall pick in 2011, NFL Network Insid  more

Gennaro Filice 2025 NFL mock draft 2.0: RB Ashton Jeanty goes top 5! Cowboys jump for Jalon Walker
CANTON, Ohio, April 11 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Gennaro Filice 2025 NFL mock draft 2.0: RB Ashton Jeanty goes top 5! Cowboys jump for Jalon Walker With the pre-draft process nearly complete, we're hurtling toward the actual proceedings in Green Bay, Wisconsin. So, how will the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft play out on April 24? The short answer: I don't know. Nobody knows. That's why we're captivated by a sporting event that doe  more

IAM Union Urges Congressional Support for F-35 Program
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union Urges Congressional Support for F-35 Program The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) wrote a letter urging members of Congress to sign a bipartisan letter in support of the F-35 Lightning II and F-135 engine programs -- a move critical to both U.S. national security and the livelihoods of American workers. T  more

Lebanon Valley College Organ Student Receives Research Grant
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 12 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * Lebanon Valley College Organ Student Receives Research Grant Music major Ethan Draper '26 received the prestigious Frances Alford Brokaw Grant from the American Bach Society to support his upcoming summer research at the Riemenschneider Bach Institute (RBI) at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Draper is the first Lebanon Valley College student to receive this award. The American Bach Society   more

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel Visits Wright State, Highlighting Workforce Development and Student Opportunities
KENT, Ohio, April 11 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities By Kris Sproles Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Wright State University as part of a statewide tour focused on workforce development and educational partnerships, meeting with President Sue Edwards and regional partner institutions to explore how the university is preparing students for in-demand careers and   more

NFL continues to raise standard for helmet performance with seven new models for 2025
CANTON, Ohio, April 11 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL continues to raise standard for helmet performance with seven new models for 2025 The NFL today shared the annual helmet laboratory testing results conducted in collaboration with the NFLPA, highlighting new top-performing helmet models available to NFL players for the 2025 season. Notably, the laboratory testing results are supported by recent on-field data; players in top-performin  more

QB Drew Lock agrees to terms for return to Seahawks
CANTON, Ohio, April 11 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * QB Drew Lock agrees to terms for return to Seahawks As fate would have it, Drew Lock and Russell Wilson are switching places again. Lock has agreed to terms to rejoin the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday. Originally drafted by the Denver Broncos, Lock was traded to the Seahawks back in 2022 as part of a package in exchange for Wilson. Now, Lock is  more

Saints QB Derek Carr dealing with shoulder injury; availability for 2025 in question
CANTON, Ohio, April 11 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Saints QB Derek Carr dealing with shoulder injury; availability for 2025 in question The Saints have encountered an unexpected bump in their road toward the 2025 season that could prove significant. Quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with a shoulder injury that threatens his availability for the upcoming season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday afternoon. Carr is weigh  more

University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: For Master of Global Affairs Graduate, Global Perspective Inspires Local Policy Solutions
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 12 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * For master of global affairs graduate, global perspective inspires local policy solutions Working for a city council member in Cincinnati, Ohio provides Joshua Pine with ample opportunities to collaborate on innovative policies that serve residents. Whether he's working on safety, transportation or housing, Pine continually finds ways to improve people's quali  more

Vikings RB Aaron Jones, Cardinals TE Elijah Higgins visit service members in Kuwait as part of NFL-USO tour
CANTON, Ohio, April 11 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Vikings RB Aaron Jones, Cardinals TE Elijah Higgins visit service members in Kuwait as part of NFL-USO tour Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins recently participated in an NFL-USO Tour, visiting U.S. service members stationed at military bases across Kuwait. Each year, as part of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, the league co  more

Warren Cat Killings Prompt New PETA Video: 'Cats Don't Go Missing by Themselves!'
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 11 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Warren Cat Killings Prompt New PETA Video: 'Cats Don't Go Missing by Themselves!' Warren, Ohio - Following reports that at least three cats died after eating tuna mixed with antifreeze and bleach in the Blue Water Manor mobile home community, PETA is bringing its new video series targeting people who let their cats wander outside to Warren. In the spot, a wom  more