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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Tuesday April 29, 2025 ( 10 items )  

2025 NFL Draft: Ranking favorite picks in every round
CANTON, Ohio, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Draft: Ranking favorite picks in every round During the intensity of the NFL draft, it's sometimes tough to see the forest for the trees. Now that the 2025 edition is in the rearview mirror, I've taken a step back to identify my favorite picks from the three-day event. While there were many great prospect-team connections, I limited myself to three players from each round as m  more

Bills GM Brandon Beane bristles at criticisms of draft class: 'It sounds like 2018 all over with you guys'
CANTON, Ohio, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bills GM Brandon Beane bristles at criticisms of draft class: 'It sounds like 2018 all over with you guys' Bills general manager Brandon Beane has had enough of the criticism. Less than 48 hours after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft, Beane was already hearing negative responses to the class he and the Bills front office had just constructed. Even worse, he had to listen to it whil  more

Cedarville Senior Recognized for NSA Codebreaker Achievement
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 29 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Cedarville Senior Recognized for NSA Codebreaker Achievement By Allison Craft He cracked the code and now the Greene County Commissioners are going to honor him for this national accomplishment. Kaicheng Ye, a senior from Beavercreek, Ohio will be recognized by the Greene County Commissioners on Friday, May 2 for successfully solving the 2022 NSA Codebreaker Challenge. Out of 6,000 participants nationwide,  more

Dolphins GM on not trading Jalen Ramsey during draft: 'We will make the deal at the appropriate time'
CANTON, Ohio, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Dolphins GM on not trading Jalen Ramsey during draft: 'We will make the deal at the appropriate time' Jalen Ramsey remains a Miami Dolphin post-draft. Two weeks ago, the cornerback and the Dolphins mutually agreed to seek a trade. With none coming to fruition over the weekend, the sides will continue considering their futures. "We had conversations through the weekend with teams. Whe  more

Eagles celebrate Super Bowl LIX victory with White House visit
CANTON, Ohio, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Eagles celebrate Super Bowl LIX victory with White House visit WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump feted the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on Monday, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, decided to skip the celebration. Hurts and other players cited scheduling conflicts as the reasons for their absences, according to a White House o  more

NFL news roundup: Vikings' trade for QB Sam Howell becomes official; Bills hosting WR Elijah Moore
CANTON, Ohio, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Vikings' trade for QB Sam Howell becomes official; Bills hosting WR Elijah Moore 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 * READ: Fifth-year option tracker SIGNINGS * RB Nate Car  more

NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Chiefs, Cowboys among 18 movers after 2025 draft
CANTON, Ohio, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Chiefs, Cowboys among 18 movers after 2025 draft From No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward to "Mr. Irrelevant" Kobee Minor (fittingly, a player I hadn't studied pre-draft), the 2025 NFL Draft is now a memory. The three-day event almost immediately provided fireworks with the fascinating Travis Hunter trade, and the Shedeur Sanders drama lingered well into Saturday. It  more

Saints QB Derek Carr confirms shoulder injury: 'I have an MRI report to prove it'
CANTON, Ohio, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Saints QB Derek Carr confirms shoulder injury: 'I have an MRI report to prove it' Derek Carr confirmed his shoulder injury during a ChurchLV sermon on Sunday. The New Orleans Saints quarterback confirmed the injury, said nothing is nefarious, and that he and the club continue working through the issue. Carr's comments came in the context of rebuffing supposed rumors that the injury was  more

Standalone Energy Storage Systems Account for 64% of Utility-scale Tendering Activity in First Quarter of 2025
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 29 -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Standalone energy storage systems account for 64% of utility-scale tendering activity in first quarter of 2025 Key Takeaways: Tenders supported by Viability Gap Funding (VGF) demonstrate significantly improved viability, with tariffs approximately 40% lower than non-VGF projects for two-hour storage durations. Companies such as IndiGrid and HG Infra Engineering are   more

Titans not naming No. 1 pick Cam Ward starter, didn't look to trade Will Levis during draft
CANTON, Ohio, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Titans not naming No. 1 pick Cam Ward starter, didn't look to trade Will Levis during draft Fifty-one picks after Cam Ward was taken No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans began constructing the remainder of their nine-player class. Swiftly showcasing the leadership he's been lauded for, Ward was reaching out to his new teammates on social media and via text. Ward'  more