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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday June 27, 2025 ( 28 items )  

2025 NFL Flag Championships return to Canton from July 17-20
CANTON, Ohio, June 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Flag Championships return to Canton from July 17-20 * NEW YORK -- The National Football League announced today the NFL FLAG teams and players that will represent all 32 NFL clubs at the second annual NFL Flag Championships presented by Toyota, the world's premiere youth flag football tournament, from July 17-20, at ForeverLawn Park by Unrivaled Sports at the Hall of Fame Village  more

AI-Powered 'Smart Fulfillment' Enhancements Advance OCLC's Resource Sharing Services for Libraries
DUBLIN, Ohio, June 27 -- The Online Computer Library Center issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * AI-powered 'smart fulfillment' enhancements advance OCLC's Resource Sharing services for libraries New capabilities speed delivery and streamline workflows for libraries worldwide * DUBLIN, Ohio, 26 June 2025--OCLC is using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced data analysis to deliver faster, smarter resource sharing solutions for libraries worldwide.  more

Alliance for the Great Lakes: Toxic Algal Blooms Should Not Be the New Normal
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Toxic Algal Blooms Should Not Be the New Normal CHICAGO, IL (June 26, 2025) - Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced its prediction for the size and scope of the now-annual Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB). The 2025 projection is for the bloom to be mild to moderate. In response, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is highlighting how the current use of solely   more

Bengals, county reach tentative $470 million deal to renovate Paycor Stadium and extend lease
CANTON, Ohio, June 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bengals, county reach tentative $470 million deal to renovate Paycor Stadium and extend lease * CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals and local officials have reached a tentative deal to make $470 million in renovations to Paycor Stadium and keep the team there for at least the next 11 years. The preliminary agreement announced Thursday still needs final approval from the team and Hamilt  more

Brown, Wied Introduce Legislation to Bar New SNAP Fees, Ensure Widespread Access to Nutrition Benefits
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Wied Introduce Legislation to Bar New SNAP Fees, Ensure Widespread Access to Nutrition Benefits * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit new fees on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Balance Transfer (EBT) retail transactions. The Ensuring Fee-Free Benefits Transactions Act (EBT Act), co-led by Congressman  more

Buckeye State Is a Leader on Tax Reform With Passage of Second-Lowest Flat Tax in the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 27 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following statement on June 26, 2025: * * * Buckeye State Is a Leader on Tax Reform with Passage of Second-Lowest Flat Tax in the Nation Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist offered the following statement upon the final passage of the 2026-27 Ohio budget, H.B. 96: "The newly-passed Ohio budget is a historic, landmark win that secures the Buckeye State's place as a national leader on tax reform, s  more

CAIR-Ohio Joins Rally at Ohio Statehouse in Opposition to HB 1 and SB 88
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Ohio Joins Rally at Ohio Statehouse in Opposition to HB 1 and SB 88 * (CLEVELAND, OH 6/26/25)- COLUMBUS, OH - June 26, 2025 - On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, CAIR- Ohio joined The Ohio Chinese American Council (OHCAC), American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other multiple advocacy organizations, community members, and land justice advocates at the Ohio State  more

Carey, Panetta Reintroduce Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey, Panetta Reintroduce Veterans Border Patrol Training Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19) reintroduced their bipartisan Veterans Border Patrol Training Act, legislation that would help military service members transitioning out of the military shift their skills into becoming civilian border patrol agents. "For years, Border Patrol has   more

Congressman Max Miller Introduces the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Max Miller Introduces the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07), alongside Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04),introduced the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act to enhance and modernize the United States' weather and climate prediction capabilities through advanced computing, with a focus on collaboration betw  more

Finalized Budget Bill Voted Out of State Legislature
DUBLIN, Ohio, June 27 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news on June 26, 2025: * * * Finalized Budget Bill Voted Out of State Legislature Early Wednesday morning, the legislative Conference Committee tasked with hashing out differences between the House and Senate versions of the state budget legislation (HB 96) publicly released their final negotiated-upon budget proposal. Legislators approved the final iteration of HB 96 later that day. As a reminder, state leaders   more

Garmin Announces Toledo Courses for Garmin Marathon Series
OLATHE, Kansas, June 27 -- Garmin, a global positioning system technology developer for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and sport activities and utilities, issued the following news release: * * * Garmin announces Toledo courses for Garmin Marathon Series Fast and flat courses highlight historical waypoints through scenic Toledo and along the Maumee River * OLATHE, Kan./June 30, 2025 - Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K courses for the in  more

Gerry Philbin, Jets Ring of Honor member and Super Bowl champion, dies at 83
CANTON, Ohio, June 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Gerry Philbin, Jets Ring of Honor member and Super Bowl champion, dies at 83 * Gerry Philbin, a star defensive end for the New York Jets during the 1960s and '70s and a member of the franchise's lone Super Bowl championship team, died at the age of 83, the team announced Wednesday. Philbin was the leading sacker on the 1968 Jets, unofficially tallying 14 QB takedowns over the course of  more

Kaptur Applauds Over $1.4 Million in Federal Awards For Four Local Northwest Ohio Regional Airports
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Applauds Over $1.4 Million in Federal Awards For Four Local Northwest Ohio Regional Airports * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced four federal aviation awards totaling $1,433,909 to support critical infrastructure upgrades at rural and regional airports across Northwest Ohio. Funded through the FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, the awards will mod  more

Materion Corp. Urges Action on Critical Minerals for U.S. Security
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Materion Corp., Mayfield Heights, Ohio, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, urging comprehensive action to secure a domestic supply of critical minerals. The global leader in advanced material solutions emphasized the breadth and severity of the current crisis in mineral supply chains, which threatens to impair U.S. national security. Materion supplies essential components for various high-performance industries, incl  more

NFL news roundup: Browns release DE Ogbo Okoronkwo after two seasons
CANTON, Ohio, June 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Browns release DE Ogbo Okoronkwo after two seasons * 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 : 2025 first-round pick signing tracker FRONT OFFICE NEWS * The Browns announ  more

NFL suspends Justin Tucker for first 10 games of 2025 season for violation of personal conduct policy
CANTON, Ohio, June 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL suspends Justin Tucker for first 10 games of 2025 season for violation of personal conduct policy * Free-agent kicker Justin Tucker has been suspended without pay for the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season due to violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy, the league announced Thursday afternoon. Tucker has been accused of improper behavior during massage sessions by 16 massage  more

NFL Top 100 premieres June 30 as X Originals series produced by NFL Films
CANTON, Ohio, June 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Top 100 premieres June 30 as X Originals series produced by NFL Films * NEW YORK -- The NFL and X announced today the launch of NFL Top 100, a digitally reimagined version of the NFL Films countdown franchise premiering Monday, June 30 as a first-of-its-kind X Originals series. Produced by NFL Films, NFL Top 100 will feature three-to-five-minute episodes highlighting the league's t  more

Ohio State Bar Association Statement on Passage of HB96
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 26 -- The Ohio State Bar Association issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * Ohio State Bar Association statement on passage of HB96 COLUMBUS (June 25, 2025) - Regarding passage of House Bill 96, Ohio's biennial budget bill, all of the following may be attributed to CEO of the Ohio State Bar Association Mary Amos Augsburger: "At a time when Ohio is facing a severe shortage of attorneys, especially in our rural communities, we commend members of the Ohio  more

OSMA Advocacy Leads to Major Protections for Physicians & Healthcare Providers
DUBLIN, Ohio, June 27 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news on June 25, 2025: * * * OSMA Advocacy Leads to Major Protections for Physicians & Healthcare Providers In a major win for Ohio physicians, and after continued advocacy from OSMA, the final version of the state budget legislation (HB 96) includes language which protects the integrity of the physician-patient relationship, physician autonomy, and the ability of physicians to exercise their independent medical   more

Policy Matters Ohio: Legacy on the Line
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 27 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following statement on June 26, 2025: * * * Legacy on the line Line-item veto lets DeWine decide what kind of Ohio he leaves behind * House Bill 96, the state budget bill, has been sent to Governor DeWine for his review, line-item vetoes, and signature. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert issued the following statement: "Yesterday, parents, teachers, childcare providers, an  more

Private Investment Key to Unlocking Bangladesh's Renewable Energy Ambitions
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 26 (TNSbrep)-- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Private investment key to unlocking Bangladesh's renewable energy ambitions The country needs to create an enabling environment for investment in utility-scale and small-scale projects through streamlined policy and regulations. Key Takeaways: Bangladesh will require up to US$980 million annually until 2030 to meet the goal set out in the Renewable Energy Po  more

Roper Featured in Moritz College of Law Article
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Roper Featured in Moritz College of Law Article * Taft Columbus associate David Roper is featured in the article, "Rising and Growing Through Support," published by The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law on June 6, 2025. In the article, Roper discusses his legal journey, which has included time as a legislative aide, a stint as the first Black editor-in-chief of the Ohio   more

Scripps News wins national News Emmy Award
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps News wins national News Emmy Award * # June 26, 2025 By Molly Miossi WASHINGTON, D.C. - Scripps News, the national news group owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won a national news Emmy Award. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners last night for the 46th awards. Scripps News won in the outstand  more

Super Bowl LIX halftime performer charged for running on field with 'Sudan and Free Gaza' flag
CANTON, Ohio, June 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Super Bowl LIX halftime performer charged for running on field with 'Sudan and Free Gaza' flag * NEW ORLEANS -- A Super Bowl halftime show performer was charged Thursday with two misdemeanors, about 4 1/2 months after he ran across the field at the Superdome waving a flag that included the words "Sudan and Free Gaza," Louisiana State Police said. *** Original text here: https://www.nfl  more

Survey examines the expected impact of higher tariffs and changes to immigration policy
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 26 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Survey examines the expected impact of higher tariffs and changes to immigration policy * Seventy percent of regional companies surveyed by the Cleveland Fed expect higher tariffs to hurt their businesses, but few reported that they have been hit hard by new immigration policies. The latest SORCE Insights report details results from the survey, which was conducted from May 8 to 15 and  more

Top five NFL draft values of the millennium at QB: Who joins Tom Brady at the front of the pack?
CANTON, Ohio, June 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Top five NFL draft values of the millennium at QB: Who joins Tom Brady at the front of the pack? * This offseason I am taking a position-by-position look at the best NFL draft values of the millennium: In short, which teams received the most bang for their draft-pick buck? Higher draft picks were not dismissed for this exercise, but I tended to side with the highest-achieving lower sel  more

Trade Measures Key to the Success of Global Regulation to Curb Plastic Pollution
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 27 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Trade measures key to the success of global regulation to curb plastic pollution Key Takeaways: Plastics, across its lifecycle, is a globalized, interconnected market, so a lack of strong trade provisions would limit the effectiveness of the objectives of the proposed binding agreement. Primary plastic polymers are a key driver of fossil fuel demand. Stron  more

University of Mount Union: DPT Faculty Present Impactful Research at World Physiotherapy Congress in Tokyo
ALLIANCE, Ohio, June 26 -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: * * * DPT Faculty Present Impactful Research at World Physiotherapy Congress in Tokyo TOKYO, Japan -- Further illustrating the University of Mount Union's global reach and faculty expertise, Dr. Kanika Bansal, assistant professor of physical therapy, and Dr. Lisa Koniowsky, clinical assistant professor of physical therapy, presented research at the 2025 World Physiotherapy Congress in Tokyo, Japan in May. Ban  more