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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday July 10, 2025 ( 21 items )  

$25,000 FirstEnergy Foundation Grant to IM Able Supports Adaptive Fitness and Community Building
AKRON, Ohio, July 10 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * $25,000 FirstEnergy Foundation Grant to IM Able Supports Adaptive Fitness and Community Building Donation is part of over $1 million granted by FirstEnergy Foundation in 2025 * READING, Pa., July 9, 2025 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation has donated $25,000 to the IM Able Foundation, a Berks County organization that provides physical activity and wellness programs for children, veterans and adults with disabilities. Th  more

2025 NFL Division Power Rankings: NFC/AFC North reign supreme, while NFC/AFC South bring up rear
CANTON, Ohio, July 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Division Power Rankings: NFC/AFC North reign supreme, while NFC/AFC South bring up rear * The final four teams alive in last season's NFL playoffs came from the NFC East (two clubs), AFC East and AFC West. None of those three divisions rank in either of the top two spots of my 2025 division rankings. So how do we measure divisional strength? Sure, having Super Bowl contenders i  more

ACLU-Ohio: Ohio Preliminary Injunction Allows Advanced Practice Clinicians to Provide Medication Abortions
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * Ohio Preliminary Injunction Allows Advanced Practice Clinicians to Provide Medication Abortions CINCINNATI, OH -- On July 8, the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas granted a third preliminary injunction in a case filed on behalf of abortion clinics and health care providers by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio, Planned Parenthood Federation of A  more

AEP Ohio Proposal on Data Centers to Protect Ohio Consumers Adopted by PUCO
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 10 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * AEP Ohio Proposal on Data Centers to Protect Ohio Consumers Adopted by PUCO * GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio today recognized a ruling by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that addresses the power needs of Ohio's growing data center industry while protecting AEP Ohio's other customers. The ruling approves a request made by AEP Ohio in May 2024 to establish enhan  more

AFP-OH Applauds Lawmakers for Setting July 21 Session to Override DeWine's Property Tax Vetoes
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Applauds Lawmakers for Setting July 21 Session to Override DeWine's Property Tax Vetoes * COLUMBUS, OH -- Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) is applauding members of the Ohio General Assembly for scheduling a session on July 21 to override several of Governor Mike DeWine's vetoes in House Bill 96, including key reforms aimed at delivering relief and accountabi  more

American Society of Pain and Neuroscience Publishes Consensus Guidelines for Use of 60-Day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Therapy, Highlighting Strong Clinical Applications for SPR SPRINT PNS
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 10 -- Medical Alley posted the following news release from its partner company The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience: * * * The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) Publishes Consensus Guidelines for the Use of 60-Day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) Therapy, Highlighting Strong Clinical Applications for SPR(R) SPRINT(R) PNS Recently, ASPN published the first clinical guidelines focused specifically on the use of 60-day PNS (SPRINT PNS), offering ev  more

Battelle Donates $3.25 Million to Establish Community STEM Learning Center at Columbia Basin College
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 10 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release: * * * Battelle Donates $3.25 Million to Establish Community STEM Learning Center at Columbia Basin College * RICHLAND, Wash. (July 9, 2025)--Battelle President and CEO Lou Von Thaer today announced a $3.25 million philanthropic gift to Columbia Basin College (CBC) to establish the Community STEM Learning Center on the college's campus in Pasco, Washington. This marks the  more

Buccaneers LT Tristan Wirfs undergoes knee surgery, likely to start 2025 season on PUP list
CANTON, Ohio, July 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Buccaneers LT Tristan Wirfs undergoes knee surgery, likely to start 2025 season on PUP list * The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be short a major piece of their offense to open the 2025 campaign. All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs underwent knee surgery on Tuesday and will likely start the season on the physically unable to perform list, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday, p  more

Cedarville University: Professor Gives Students Hands-On Research Opportunities
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 10 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Professor Gives Students Hands-On Research Opportunities By Ella Smith Leaving the familiarity of southern China for the rugged coast of Maine, Dr. Chao Liu embarked on a journey that would shape his future in profound ways. The challenges of graduate school were more than academic -- they were a test of resilience, perseverance and passion. Now a professor of psychology at Cedarville University, Liu is usi  more

Homes, Not Power Plants, are Key to Slashing Energy Costs
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, July 10 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Homes, not power plants, are key to slashing energy costs Key Takeaways: Focusing on household solutions such as thermal upgrades, efficient electric appliances, solar, batteries and load-shifting is an effective strategy to halve residential energy bills. Household energy upgrades benefit the broader energy system by mitigating gas supply gaps, managing pe  more

Houston Texans training camp 2025 preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines
CANTON, Ohio, July 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Houston Texans training camp 2025 preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines * With 2025 NFL training camps just around the corner, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Coral Smith has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the AFC South. Catch up on the Houston Texans' offseason developments and 2025 outlook below. * Trai  more

Kaptur Statement on Trump Administration Resumption of Military Aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Statement on Trump Administration Resumption of Military Aid to Ukraine * Toledo, Ohio -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus released the following statement after President Trump announced the resumption of Military Aid to Ukraine. "I support the President's recent announcement of renewed critical defensive weapons   more

Marietta College: $150K Grant Provides a Tuition-free Bridge to an Ohio Teaching Career for Veterans and Military Personnel
MARIETTA, Ohio, July 10 -- Marietta College issued the following news: * * * $150K grant provides a tuition-free bridge to an Ohio teaching career for veterans and military personnel Online program for those who already hold a bachelor's degree. * Active-duty service members, veterans, and their spouses who already hold a bachelor's degree can transition to a teaching career through Marietta College's Military Bridges to Careers pathway to teaching licensure. Now, a $150,000 grant from the  more

NFL news roundup: Vikings commit $500,000 to support rescue and recovery efforts from Texas floods
CANTON, Ohio, July 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Vikings commit $500,000 to support rescue and recovery efforts from Texas floods * 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 OTHER NEWS   more

OSMA Victory for Physicians - No Fees for EFTs
DUBLIN, Ohio, July 10 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news on July 9, 2025: * * * OSMA Victory for Physicians - No Fees for EFTs OSMA scored a major win for Ohio physicians in the state budget legislation (HB 96) to include language that prohibits insurers from charging health care providers a fee for delivering payments via check or electronic transmission of funds (EFTs). Thanks to OSMA-led advocacy efforts, the Ohio General Assembly included this provision in   more

Saints reveal new alternate white helmet for 2025 season
CANTON, Ohio, July 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Saints reveal new alternate white helmet for 2025 season * The Saints are expanding their uniform closet in 2025. New Orleans revealed a new white helmet via social media Wednesday. The white shell features a black flake in the paint, producing a base that might remind some dessert lovers of vanilla bean ice cream, and presents a new facemask color for the franchise: gold. The helmet   more

SkyWest, Inc. Orders GE Aerospace Engines to Power New Embraer 175 Aircraft
EVENDALE, Ohio, July 9 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * SkyWest, Inc. Orders GE Aerospace Engines to Power New Embraer 175 Aircraft * CINCINNATI - July 9, 2025 - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced that SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) ("SkyWest), has finalized an agreement for CF34-8E engines plus spares to power   more

The Buckeye Institute Takes AFSCME to Court
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Takes AFSCME to Court * Columbus, OH - The Buckeye Institute filed a new lawsuit in another union wage theft case, this time against the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees on behalf of Cindy DuPuis and Tiffany Binder, bo  more

University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for June 28-July 4, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio, July 8 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for June 28-July 4, 2025: * * * A front page Dayton Daily News story featured the University's 175th anniversary and its place as an anchor institution for the region. Two national publications highlighted programs in the School of Law. President Eric Spina: 'We have to do our part' (https://www.diigo.com/item/pdf/5q791/23to) Dayton Daily News * * * Want a U.S. degree but need to avoid the visa str  more

White House Sends 4 Nominations to Senate on July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 9, 2025, the nominations of four individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nicholas Adams, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia. Eric Meyer, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Sean O'Neill, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordi  more

Williams, Merrin, Nadeem Support Kicking Ohioans Off Their Health Care, Cancelling Economic Development in Toledo, Raising Ohioans' Costs
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Williams, Merrin, Nadeem Support Kicking Ohioans Off Their Health Care, Cancelling Economic Development in Toledo, Raising Ohioans' Costs * Last week, Washington Republicans passed their deeply unpopular tax scam, ripping away health care and food access from tens of thousands of people in Northwest Ohio, all to pay for massive tax breaks for their billionaire campaign donors. And  more