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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday July 31, 2025 ( 29 items )  

2025 NFL preseason: Three things to watch for in Chargers-Lions Pro Football Hall of Fame Game
CANTON, Ohio, July 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL preseason: Three things to watch for in Chargers-Lions Pro Football Hall of Fame Game * * WHERE: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (Canton, Ohio) * WHEN: 8 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock, NFL+ The NFL is officially back as the preseason kicks off with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night. More than five long months have passed since the Philadelphia Eagles were cro  more

Barton Health Becomes a Cleveland Clinic Connected Member
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Barton Health Becomes a Cleveland Clinic Connected Member * CLEVELAND and LAKE TAHOE: Barton Health becomes the newest member to join the Cleveland Clinic Connected program, which provides members with access to the highest standards of patient care, quality and safety. The goal of the Cleveland Clinic Connected program is to build a global network of independent, like-minded,   more

Bengals' Trey Hendrickson reported to avoid distractions; contract talks remain 'exactly the same'
CANTON, Ohio, July 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bengals' Trey Hendrickson reported to avoid distractions; contract talks remain 'exactly the same' * Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson ended his brief holdout and reported to training camp on Wednesday, seeking to minimize distractions for the team. "As we continue to go through this process, I plan on handling it with respect to Zac Taylor, to the 2025 Bengals, and not b  more

Best team fits for notable NFL free agents: Keenan Allen to Steelers? Offensive line help for Cowboys?
CANTON, Ohio, July 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Best team fits for notable NFL free agents: Keenan Allen to Steelers? Offensive line help for Cowboys? * NFL training camp is in full swing, the preseason approaches, and before long, the 2025 season will commence. It's time for the remaining veteran free agents to grab a chair. Deep into this year's offseason process, a number of well-known players are still unsigned. Inevitable injur  more

Emilia Sykes "absolutely fought against" tax cuts for Ohioans
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Emilia Sykes "absolutely fought against" tax cuts for Ohioans * Out of touch Democrat Emilia Sykes is doubling down on her efforts to make life more expensive for Ohioans, saying she " absolutely fought against..." the largest tax cut for middle and working class Americans in history, no tax on tips, and no tax on overtime. Emilia Sykes voted to raise taxes in Ohio's 13th congressional d  more

Fantasy football 2025: Top 10 QB values
CANTON, Ohio, July 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Fantasy football 2025: Top 10 QB values * When we last left our fantasy football heroes... well, there were too many things going on to reasonably recount in the intro to this column. Suffice to say, mistakes were made. Lessons were learned. We made friends along the way. A good time was had by all. Or by most. And that's really all that's important, right? Wrong. It's about winning   more

Forged by the Sea: Cedarville University's Pathway to Naval Careers
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 31 -- Cedarville University issued the following news on July 30, 2025: * * * Forged by the Sea: Cedarville University's Pathway to Naval Careers By Benjamin Konuch, Student Public Relations Writer Hard work, discipline and a commitment to national service have long defined careers in the United States Navy and Department of Defense. At Cedarville University, a growing number of students are answering that call -- and earning prestigious scholarships along the way. S  more

Groups Legally Challenge EPA's Latest Attack on Clean Air Protections
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 30 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Groups Legally Challenge EPA's Latest Attack on Clean Air Protections * Washington, D.C. -- On behalf of community groups and organizations in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio, Earthjustice challenged the Environmental Protection Agency's recent action to delay air pollution compliance rules for steel mills. The move calls for EPA to address air pollution standards from these f  more

Husted Joins Bret Baier to Discuss Bipartisan Human Trafficking Bill, Other Work for Ohio Families
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted joins Bret Baier to discuss bipartisan human trafficking bill, other work for Ohio families Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) joined Common Ground with Bret Baier to discuss their bill, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. Husted's bipartisan, bicameral bill would direct the Department of Labor (DOL) to train its employees to identify human trafficking and refer s  more

Husted Leads Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Safe Medicines
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Husted leads bipartisan bill to expand access to safe medicines Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced the Streamlined Market Access and Reform for Therapeutics Over-the-Counter (SMART OTC) Act, which would modernize the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) process for giving certain prescription drugs status as over-the-counter (OTC) options. "Ohioans dese  more

Inside Training Camp: Highlights, buzz from Wednesday, July 30
CANTON, Ohio, July 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Inside Training Camp: Highlights, buzz from Wednesday, July 30 * NFL.com provides highlights and buzz below from Wednesday's training camps across the league. 'Mid' review for Titans offense First-overall pick Cam Ward 's first few days of practice have taught him about the differences between the collegiate and professional games. He's thrown some interceptions and consulted with  more

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Green Bonds Key to Climate Finance, But Challenges Remain
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, July 31 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Green bonds key to climate finance, but challenges remain The lack of global standardisation around labelling, varying definitions of "green", and diminishing green premiums undermine their effectiveness. Key Takeaways: Despite cumulative issuances surpassing US$3 trillion and annual issuance crossing US$577 billion in 2024, green bonds still account for ju  more

Kaptur, Keating, Wilson, Smith Introduce Legislation Formalizing US-Belarus Strategic Dialogue
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Keating, Wilson, Smith Introduce Legislation Formalizing US-Belarus Strategic Dialogue * Toledo, OH -- This week, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the House Belarus Caucus, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09), Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), and Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) introduced legislation to formalize an annual US-Belarus Strategic Dialogue to continue US   more

Kaptur, Murray Ask GAO to Look Into Energy Department's Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away From Wind, Solar In Defiance of Spending Law
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, posted the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Murray Ask GAO to Look Into Energy Department's Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away from Wind, Solar In Defiance of Spending Law Toledo, OH -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Mu  more

Landsman Lays Out Comprehensive Plan to Rebuild America and Fix What's Broken
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Lays Out Comprehensive Plan to Rebuild America and Fix What's Broken * Cincinnati, OH -This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) announced he released his "Pledge to America" - an op-ed laying out a clear blueprint for his Democratic colleagues to fix what's broken and deliver for hardworking Americans. Landsman shared a vision for his Democratic colleagues in a newly published op-ed f  more

Landsman, Ruiz, Kelly, and Dingell Introduce Legislation to Repeal One Big Beautiful Bill's Hospital Cuts
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman, Ruiz, Kelly, and Dingell Introduce Legislation to Repeal One Big Beautiful Bill's Hospital Cuts * Cincinnati, OH - This week, Representatives Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25), Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), introduced commonsense legislation to repeal a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill that cuts hospital funding. Representatives Landsman, Ruiz, Kell  more

Looking at tweak to kickoff, other rules changes for 2025 season
CANTON, Ohio, July 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Looking at tweak to kickoff, other rules changes for 2025 season * The NFL's one-year experiment with the new kickoff rule becomes permanent this season with a new tweak that the league hopes will lead to a bigger increase in the rate of returns. The league also approved changes to the overtime rule, expanded replay assist and made a few other technical changes for this season that wil  more

Lycoming College: Recent Graduate Sarah Lanphear Wins Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- Lycoming College issued the following news on July 30, 2025: * * * Recent graduate Sarah Lanphear wins Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awarded Sarah Lanphear '25, a double major in ecology and creative writing with a minor in environmental science from Chittenango, N.Y., a fellowship with a value of $8,500 for her first year of graduate school. Lanphear, named a Slater Fellow by Phi Kappa Phi, completed her studies at Lycoming  more

Marcy Kaptur is Fundraising to Her Far-Left Base on Raising Taxes
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Marcy Kaptur is Fundraising to Her Far-Left Base on Raising Taxes * Out of touch Democrat Marcy Kaptur voted to raise taxes in Ohio's 9th congressional district by 25%. Marcy Kaptur is now turning to her far-left base to fundraise off of her vote to make life more expensive for Ohioans. Reminder: Yesterday, Kaptur was called out by Vice President JD Vance in Ohio for her vote to raise   more

Miami University Oxford Campus Enters Into Bilateral Reciprocity Agreement for Indiana Students
OXFORD, Ohio, July 30 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami University Oxford campus enters into bilateral reciprocity agreement for Indiana students Residents in 29 Indiana border counties can access in-state tuition rate By Josh Chapin As of July 1, students from 29 Indiana counties can attend Miami University for the same costs as Ohio residents. The university's Oxford campus recently joined a tuition reciprocity agreement between Ohio and Indiana that offers an in  more

Ohio Association of Security & Investigation Services Urges DOJ to Use 'Safety Valve' for Firearm Rights Restoration
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Ohio Association of Security & Investigation Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice weighing in on the Attorney General's interim final rule concerning the withdrawal of authority related to firearm rights restoration. The organization, which represents contract private security and licensed private investigators in Ohio, expressed strong support for the rule, calling it a needed "safety valve" to address what it sees as an ongoing  more

Ohio State Assistant Professor of Law Objects to DOE Use of Direct Final Rule for Natural Gas Procedures
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ohio State University assistant professor of law Bridget C.E. Dooling submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy stating her objection to the department's use of a direct final rule to amend administrative procedures related to natural gas import and export. Dooling asserted that this action goes against established rulemaking processes and reduces public involvement. Dooling, who teaches administrative law and has a background as an analyst at the  more

Ohio State Assistant Professor of Law Urges Department of Energy to Cease Use of Direct Final Rules on Rescinding Obsolete Proceedings
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ohio State University assistant professor of law Bridget C.E. Dooling submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing concern over the agency's use of direct final rules, specifically in the context of rescinding obsolete transfer of proceedings regulations. Dooling stated that the department's approach contravenes the Administrative Procedure Act and undermines public participation in rulemaking. Dooling, who specializes in administrative la  more

On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid, Ohioans Deserve Answers About Republican Votes for Largest Medicaid Cut in History
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid, Ohioans Deserve Answers About Republican Votes for Largest Medicaid Cut in History * Columbus, Ohio -- Sixty years ago today, the Medicaid and Medicare Act was signed into law. However, Ohio's entire Republican congressional delegation recently voted for the largest cut to Medicaid in history. Every Ohio Republican owns the consequences of this vote- from rural hospitals clo  more

Rep. Rulli Issues Commentary to Canton Repository: Why I Introduced 'Faith and Defiance Day' - Remembering Trump Assassination Attempt
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following commentary to the Canton Repository: * * * Why I introduced 'Faith and Defiance Day': Remembering Trump assassination attempt I think everyone can agree that we live in a very sensationalized time. Social media has amplified even the smallest events and trends into headline news. We're constantly bombarded with stories heralding the end of the world, so it's easy to look past the truly generational and transformative mome  more

Research by Undergraduate Student Addresses Chicago Beach Accessibility for People With Disabilities
OXFORD, Ohio, July 30 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Research by undergraduate student addresses Chicago beach accessibility for people with disabilities Better year-round planning could make Chicago beaches more accessible to people with limited mobility By Lauren Smetzer Chicago beaches need better funding and year-round accessibility planning to better serve people with disabilities, according to research by a Miami University undergraduate student of eight North Sh  more

Seahawks GM John Schneider signing four-year extension through 2030 season
CANTON, Ohio, July 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Seahawks GM John Schneider signing four-year extension through 2030 season * The Seattle Seahawks have signed general manager John Schneider to a four-year extension through the 2030 NFL season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday. Fox Sports' Jay Glazer first reported the news. Schneider has been Seattle's GM since the 2010 season. He added the title of executive   more

Seahawks GM John Schneider signs contract extension through 2031
CANTON, Ohio, July 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Seahawks GM John Schneider signs contract extension through 2031 * A Super Bowl-winning executive is staying in Seattle for the rest of the decade. The Seahawks have agreed to an extension with general manager John Schneider through 2031, the team announced on Wednesday. "The extension of general manager John Schneider's contract is a testament to his 15-plus years of football leader  more

Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Dorothy Teater
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Dorothy Teater * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), issued the following statement on the passing of former Columbus City Council member, Dorothy Teater: "Today, we mourn the passing of my good friend, and trailblazer of central Ohio politics, Dorothy Teater. As the first woman elected to the Franklin County Commission an  more