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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday August 14, 2025 ( 25 items )  

"FinAccelerate Empowered by Jones Day" Announces 2025 Launch
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * "FinAccelerate Empowered by Jones Day" announces 2025 launch Participating companies to be selected based on the strength of team and innovative technology; applications now open. Applications are now being accepted for FinAccelerate Empowered by Jones Day, an accelerator program to assist selected fintech start-up companies with legal know-how, while also connecting selectees with leading financial instituti  more

2025 NFL preseason, Week 2: How to watch every game, what to know for all 32 teams
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL preseason, Week 2: How to watch every game, what to know for all 32 teams * Eric Edholm spotlights intriguing subplots for all 32 teams ahead of each Preseason Week 2 game. * NFL+ subscribers can watch live out-of-market NFL preseason games across devices. Blackout restrictions apply. Preseason Week 2 schedule All times listed in ET. # Friday, August 15 * 7:00 p.m.:   more

Advisory: Fight the Trump Takeover Announces National Day of Action
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Advisory: Fight the Trump Takeover Announces National Day of Action * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Texas for All Coalition, along with national partners and state organizations, announced a National Day of Action on Saturday, August 16 to fight back against the Trump takeover across the country, with coverage by NBC. The Texas House Democrats are denying quorum to stop the Trump takeover   more

After Ohioans Paid over Half a Billion Dollars for HB6, Husted Still Silent About Role in Scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * After Ohioans Paid over Half a Billion Dollars for HB6, Husted Still Silent About Role in Scandal * Columbus, Ohio- After nearly six years and over half a billion dollars paid by taxpayers to bail out billionaires in a deal made possible by house bill six and the largest corruption scandal in Ohio's history, Ohioans are still waiting for Jon Husted to explain his role in the scandal that cost them over half  more

Broncos great Lionel Taylor, first player with 100 catches in a season, dies at 89
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Broncos great Lionel Taylor, first player with 100 catches in a season, dies at 89 * Ten players recorded 100 receptions in the 2025 season. As offenses have taken over the NFL game and the season's length has expanded, the 100-catch plateau has become an annual milestone for the game's best. That wasn't the case before Lionel Taylor, however. Taylor hit 100 catches for the America  more

Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders suffers oblique injury during practice
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders suffers oblique injury during practice * Shedeur Sanders ' preseason progression came to a halt on Wednesday. The Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback suffered an oblique injury while throwing early in practice and was held out of the remainder of the session, the team announced. The injury bug has been a frequent guest in Cleveland's four-man quarterb  more

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Receives $25.5M Grant Renewal to Continue Work in Cancer Treatment, Prevention and Therapeutic Innovation
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Case Comprehensive Cancer Center receives $25.5M grant renewal to continue work in cancer treatment, prevention and therapeutic innovation The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC), designated a comprehensive consortium cancer center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health, has received a $25.5 million Cancer Center Support Grant f  more

Cedarville University: Generosity in Action - Hospital Donation Boosts Nursing Education
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Generosity in Action: Hospital Donation Boosts Nursing Education by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations A donation from Kettering Health Network (KHN) is transforming nursing education in Ohio -- and, thanks to a chain of giving, it's also sending critical medical equipment to communities around the world. Kettering Health Network, based in Dayton, Ohio, has gifted 28 high-quality hospital  more

Chargers' Greg Roman expects RB rotation: One-back offense has gone way of 'prehistoric creatures'
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chargers' Greg Roman expects RB rotation: One-back offense has gone way of 'prehistoric creatures' * Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris participated in drills for the first time in training camp on Tuesday following an offseason eye injury. The veteran running back has been on the non-football injury list since before training camp. Harris' agent, Doug Hendrickson, revealed  more

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals past cancer diagnosis and credits experimental drug
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals past cancer diagnosis and credits experimental drug * OXNARD, Calif. -- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones credited an experimental trial drug for successfully treating advanced melanoma as he disclosed his cancer diagnosis publicly for the first time. Jones revealed his illness in a documentary, "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys," which will   more

DLA Land and Maritime Hosts First Bombers Directorate Working Group
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * DLA Land and Maritime hosts first Bombers Directorate Working Group By Lt. Cmdr. Chris Gerber, DLA Maritime Supplier Operations Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted its first Bombers Directorate Working Group July 29 - 30 at Defense Supply Center Columbus, in support of the U.S. Air Force B-1B and B-2 Strategic Bombers. Thirty-four personnel attended the event, representi  more

EPA Proposes to Adjust Pollution Limits for Ohio Plant
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving to approve a plan to regulate sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from a Carmeuse Lime plant in Seneca County, Ohio. The proposal aims to add a new emissions limit to the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality standards. The action follows a review of Ohio's air quality data, which showed that the facility's emissions could violate federal standards for SO2. A modeling study determined that the plant's em  more

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. lands at bottom of pile during joint-practice scuffle with Titans
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. lands at bottom of pile during joint-practice scuffle with Titans * FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was surprised to find himself in the middle of a scuffle that interrupted his team's second joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday. After connecting with Ray-Ray McCloud on a long touchdown pass, Penix said   more

FirstEnergy Foundation Supersizes United Way of Berks County "Big Cheese" Event With $100,000 Grant
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation Supersizes United Way of Berks County "Big Cheese" Event with $100,000 Grant READING, Pa., Aug. 13, 2025 -- A $100,000 grant from The FirstEnergy Foundation to the United Way of Berks County's annual Big Cheese event is helping nourish children and adults facing food insecurity. John Hawkins, FirstEnergy President, Pennsylvania: "Our employees show up year after year to support the United Way   more

Former Steelers QBs Russell Wilson, Justin Fields reunite as starters for Giants, Jets
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Former Steelers QBs Russell Wilson, Justin Fields reunite as starters for Giants, Jets * EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A year ago, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were the top two quarterbacks at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp vying for the starting role. This week, they were back on the same field together in the same market, but with different teams -- with Wilson installed as the sta  more

Jaguars' Cam Little sends jersey, cleat from 70-yard preseason field goal to Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jaguars' Cam Little sends jersey, cleat from 70-yard preseason field goal to Hall of Fame * Cam Little did not offiically break an NFL record with his 70-yard field goal last week, but it was good enough to get Little -- his shoe and jersey, anyway -- into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Little's shocking kick echoed all the way to Canton, Ohio. The Hall of Fame requested Little to ship  more

Jeffrey Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA, Named 2025-26 President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * Jeffrey Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA, Named 2025-26 President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology * Rosemont, Ill. -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is proud to announce Jeffrey Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA, as the 2025-2026 president of the more than 65,000-member organization. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (C  more

Joyce, Stevens, Miller-Meeks, Pingree Relaunch House Recycling Caucus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce, Stevens, Miller-Meeks, Pingree Relaunch House Recycling Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) announced the relaunch of the House Recycling Caucus for the 119 th Congress. Congressman Joyce will again serve as the Co-Chair of the Caucus alongside Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree   more

Justice Department: Robotics Consortium Expands Roster, Files Federal Notification
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSFR) -- A consortium focused on advancing robotic technology has adjusted its membership roster, as disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division. The Southwest Research Institute Cooperative Research Group on ROS Industrial Consortium-Americas (RIC-Americas) added two organizations to its collaborative effort while one withdrew. Edison Welding Institute of Columbus, Ohio, and Zachry Corporation of San Antonio, Texas, have joined as particip  more

NEW: "Ohio Republican congressional candidate makes baseless claim that people won't die because of Medicaid cuts" [Heartland Signal]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: "Ohio Republican congressional candidate makes baseless claim that people won't die because of Medicaid cuts" [Heartland Signal] * New reporting finds that Josh Williams claimed cuts to Medicaid won't result in preventable deaths or kick Ohioans off their insurance - both " baseless " and " verifiably false " lies. Williams said during a radio interview that it was an "absol  more

NFL news roundup: Dolphins WRs Tyreek Hill, Jayden Waddle participate in joint practice with Lions
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Dolphins WRs Tyreek Hill, Jayden Waddle participate in joint practice with Lions * 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 INJURIES * DL TaQuon Graham is week to week with a calf injury suffered in Tuesday's practice, coa  more

Odell Beckham has no plans to retire; free-agent WR has drawn interest from teams
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Odell Beckham has no plans to retire; free-agent WR has drawn interest from teams * Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham says he's not done playing yet. And, his return to the field might be closer than you think. The 32-year-old Beckham has been training for the upcoming season, has received interest from several teams and plans to play somewhere in 2025, NFL Network Insider Tom Pel  more

Ohio Medal of Honor recipient, dedicated volunteer named Disabled American Veteran of the Year
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Ohio Medal of Honor recipient, dedicated volunteer named Disabled American Veteran of the Year * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Army veteran Ken David of Warren, Ohio, as its 2025 Disabled American Veteran of the Year. He will receive the award Aug. 9 at the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Las Vegas. David was drafted and entered   more

University of Findlay: STEM Students to Receive Half-Million of Scholarship Support
FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The University of Findlay issued the following news release: * * * STEM Students to Receive Half-Million of Scholarship Support University of Findlay students majoring in the science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) fields will benefit starting this fall from a $500,000 scholarship fund generously donated in memory of pioneer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Austin "Dutch" E. Knowlton. The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation has awarded UF $100,000 annually for t  more

Westminster College: Summer Research Fellow - Alexander Rowland '27
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Westminster College issued the following Q&A on Aug. 12, 2025, with Alexander Rowland, rising junior chemistry major from Avon, Ohio: * * * SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Alexander Rowland '27 Alexander Rowland, a rising junior chemistry major from Avon, Ohio is one of six students selected for Westminster College's ninth annual Summer Research Fellowship. Under the guidance of chemistry professor Dr. Pete Smith, Rowland is researching "Lithium Extraction fro  more