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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Saturday August 09, 2025 ( 20 items )  

Congresswoman Brown Slams Trump Administration for Stripping $312M in Clean Energy Funding from Ohio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Slams Trump Administration for Stripping $312M in Clean Energy Funding from Ohio * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) condemned the Trump Administration for terminating more than $300 million in Solar for All grant funding previously awarded to Ohio. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the termination of two federal grants awarded in June  more

Federal Reserve: Proposed Changes in Control of 2 Banks Under Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve is inviting public input on proposed changes to the ownership of two regional banks. The central bank's process allows for a period of community review and feedback on applications to acquire controlling interests in financial institutions. This initiative ensures transparency and public oversight in decisions that affect local banking. One application comes from Julie Harris of Newport, Ohio, who seeks to maintain voting shares in Hometown Banc  more

Husted in Toledo and Findlay With Workers, Small Businesses, Health Care Providers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * Husted in Toledo and Findlay with workers, small businesses, health care providers TOLEDO, Ohio - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) spent this week meeting with small business employees, job creators and hospital staff during stops in Toledo and Findlay. "I'm an Ohio guy, not a Washington guy--and I always value the chance to be back home to hear directly from Ohioans about how my work in Congress   more

Husted Praises 2025 Angels in Adoption Honorees, Matthew and Carrie Damschroder
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted praises 2025 Angels in Adoption Honorees, Matthew and Carrie Damschroder COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) Angels in Adoption selected Sen. Jon Husted's (R-Ohio) recommendations, Matthew and Carrie Damschroder, as 2025 Angels in Adoption Honorees. "I'm grateful that we can shine a light on the Damschroders' incredible work and give them the recognition they'  more

Husted, Republicans to Commerce Secretary: Safeguard American Data and Innovation From Communist China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted, Republicans to Commerce Secretary: Safeguard American data and innovation from Communist China Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and five other Senate Republican colleagues in writing to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to urge the department to identify and evaluate potential security vulnerabilities posed by Chinese open-source AI models like DeepSeek. "DeepSeek's R1's mode  more

Jim Harbaugh says Chargers will move Joe Alt to LT following Rashawn Slater injury
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jim Harbaugh says Chargers will move Joe Alt to LT following Rashawn Slater injury * Los Angeles Chargers former first-round pick Joe Alt will move to left tackle in the wake of Rashawn Slater 's season-ending knee injury, head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters on Friday. Harbaugh was straightforward with his team's offensive line plans, eschewing ambiguity that many coaches adopt follo  more

Joyce Tours Manufacturing Facility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Tours Manufacturing Facility * MANTUA, OH - Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) toured the T.J. Davies Company, Inc., facility in Mantua, Ohio, to commemorate their 60 th anniversary. The company was founded by Thomas Jared Davies in 1965, and it is now owned and operated by his daughter, Sherry Davies. T.J. Davies is one of the world's premier manufacturers of steel retention knobs. "  more

New Met-Ed Substation Brings Stronger and More Reliable Power to Northampton County
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 9 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * New Met-Ed Substation Brings Stronger and More Reliable Power to Northampton County READING, Pa., Aug. 8, 2025 -- More than 5,000 residents and businesses in fast-growing Northampton County, Pa., are now receiving electricity from a new substation designed to support regional development. The Klecknersville Substation, recently energized by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:  more

NFL news roundup: Caleb Williams to sit out Bears' preseason opener vs. Dolphins
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Caleb Williams to sit out Bears' preseason opener vs. Dolphins * 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 SIGNINGS * K Caden Davis ROSTER CUTS * WR Kelly Akharaiyi PRESEASON NEWS * QB Caleb Williams will not  more

Ohio Wesleyan University: 'Radical Innovation'
DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 9 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Radical Innovation' National Honor Confirms Ohio Wesleyan's Bold New Transfer Pathways Are Working * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University continues to significantly expand access, increase affordability, and reduce administrative burdens for transfer students, resulting in OWU's transfer deposits increasing by nearly 219% in two years and the university being honored as "one of the most transfe  more

Packers star Billy Howton, believed to have been the oldest living NFL player, dies at 95
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Packers star Billy Howton, believed to have been the oldest living NFL player, dies at 95 * HOUSTON -- Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era who was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95. Howton died in Houston on Aug. 4, according to an obituary. Brads  more

Rashawn Slater injury fallout: How do Chargers replace Pro Bowl left tackle during 2025 season?
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rashawn Slater injury fallout: How do Chargers replace Pro Bowl left tackle during 2025 season? * Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a season-ending tear to his patellar tendon during Thursday's practice, less than two weeks after he signed a $114 million contract extension. Slater's recovery from such an injury will likely be a long and hard one, and it's not clea  more

Rashawn Slater injury fallout: Joe Alt moving to LT; Might Chargers add free agent, pursue trade?
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rashawn Slater injury fallout: Joe Alt moving to LT; Might Chargers add free agent, pursue trade? * Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a season-ending tear to his patellar tendon during Thursday's practice, less than two weeks after he signed a $114 million contract extension. Slater's recovery from such an injury will likely be a long and hard one, and it's not cl  more

Shedeur Sanders set to start against Panthers in Browns' preseason opener
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Shedeur Sanders set to start against Panthers in Browns' preseason opener * CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- After an unexpected fall in the NFL draft, quarterback Shedeur Sanders will make his NFL preseason debut for Cleveland on Friday night when he starts the Browns' preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers airing live on NFL Network. The Browns have been battling injuries at quarterback and  more

State Department: Artifacts From Auschwitz to Be Displayed at Cincinnati Museum Center, Ohio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has authorized the temporary importation and display of historical objects for an exhibition titled "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." The collection will be shown at the Cincinnati Museum Center, Ohio, and potentially at other venues across the country. The federal department made the determination that the items are of cultural importance and that their exhibition in the United States is in the national interest. A public notice  more

Team of AU Students One of Four Finalists in National IMA Case Study Competition
ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 9 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * Team of AU students one of four finalists in national IMA case study competition ASHLAND, Ohio - NBA teams seeking new executives in business analytics may come calling Ashland University graduates soon after a team of AU students--Josh Hagan, Dymtro Solomianiuk, Max Vesper and Hilary Wallace--finished as one of four finalists in a national case study competition. The AU group, along with the other three finalists,   more

Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in two months
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in two months * CONROE, Texas -- Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested Thursday on a felony warrant, according to the Montgomery County Jail records. This was second arrest in two months for the 34-year-old Ward. He also was arrested June 12 at his home in Magnolia, Texas, for allegedly assaulting and threatening a woman. It   more

Top 101 free agents of 2025: Amari Cooper, Gabe Davis among best players available
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Top 101 free agents of 2025: Amari Cooper, Gabe Davis among best players available * NFL free agency is officially open with the start of the 2025 league year. What does the veteran market offer this time around? Check out my ranking of the top 101 available players. EDITOR'S NOTES: * This article, which was first published on March 4, has been updated to reflect free-agent signings   more

Top 101 NFL free agents of 2025 ranked by position: Which spots have most/least depth?
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Top 101 NFL free agents of 2025 ranked by position: Which spots have most/least depth? * Below is a breakdown of Gregg Rosenthal's Top 101 Free Agents of 2025 according to position. Each player's listed age represents how old he will be on Sept. 4, when the 2025 NFL season is expected to kick off. This article, which was first published on March 4, has been updated to reflect free-agent s  more

Which new NFL head coach will win most in 2025? Brian Schottenheimer, Ben Johnson top my rankings
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Which new NFL head coach will win most in 2025? Brian Schottenheimer, Ben Johnson top my rankings * 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 explores each new head coach's outlook in Year 1. It is quite challenging to transform a downtrodden NFL franchise into a winner. Despite the   more