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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday August 22, 2025 ( 20 items )  

2025 NFL 53-man roster deadline: Cut candidates, trade targets
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL 53-man roster deadline: Cut candidates, trade targets * It's the season for trades and trade rumors, coinciding with the annual cutdown to 53-man rosters. We've already seen several trades go down in August, with the Eagles making two of those. Are more swaps brewing? Activity has been up in recent years. Some players -- including Jameis Winston \-- have been deemed off-limits  more

2025 NFL defensive rookies: Best and worst case for 17 players
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL defensive rookies: Best and worst case for 17 players * With the start of the 2025 NFL regular season within sight, I'm going position by position to unveil my projections for 17 of the most notable defensive rookies this year. A few notes before we dive in, for context: * Only five rookies have recorded 10 or more sacks since the start of the 2016 season. * The last fiv  more

2025 NFL Dublin Game broadcast team announced
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Dublin Game broadcast team announced * The broadcast team for the 2025 NFL Dublin game exclusively on NFL Network has been set. Play-by-play announcer Joe Davis, analyst Greg Olsen, and sideline reporters Pam Oliver and Jamie Erdahl will be on the call for Minnesota Vikings versus Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network from Croke Park. Mike Pere  more

Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps marks first enlisted member participation
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) marks first enlisted member participation * The most recent Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) cohort that graduated earlier this year marked the first time that enlisted service members were able to participate in the program.  ATAC was established in mid-2016 by Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) and Air Force Life Cycle  more

CAIR-Ohio Joins the Cleveland Power Alliance for Launch of People's Solutions Lab
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Ohio Joins the Cleveland Power Alliance for Launch of People's Solutions Lab * On Tuesday, August 19, 2025,the Cleveland Power Alliance organization --a civic coalition led by Cleveland VOTES, along with Cleveland Freedom Dreams Coalition, Neighborhood Connections, and All Voting Is Local Ohio-- held a press conference at Cleveland City Hall to discuss the n  more

Fantasy football bold predictions for '25 NFL season: Bo Nix a top-five QB; rookie to finish as TE1 again?
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Fantasy football bold predictions for '25 NFL season: Bo Nix a top-five QB; rookie to finish as TE1 again? * From selecting league-winners and sleepers to identifying which headlines to take seriously, the NFL fantasy team has put in the work to help you crush your drafts and prepare for the 2025 season. And now, with the NFL Kickoff Game rapidly approaching, it's time to issue some fear  more

Greg Landsman Voted Against Saving Ohioans $3,175
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Greg Landsman Voted Against Saving Ohioans $3,175 * A new report found out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman voted AGAINST saving Ohio taxpayers $3,175 by opposing expanded child tax credits, pro-business policies, and common sense relief like No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and a Social Security tax cut. Radical Democrat Greg Landsman instead vowed to massively raise taxes on working   more

Joe Flacco to start Browns' preseason finale; rookie QBs Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders also to play
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Joe Flacco to start Browns' preseason finale; rookie QBs Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders also to play * The Browns are testing their newly named starter in their preseason finale. Joe Flacco will play in Cleveland's final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Thursday. Rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders will follow Flac  more

Lake Carriers' Association Urges FMC to Address Practices That Create Competitive Advantages for Canadian Vessels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Lake Carriers' Association, Westlake, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission addressing concerns about Canada's regulatory practices that allegedly undermine the efficiency and reliability of the U.S.-flagged Great Lakes fleet. In the letter submitted ahead of the agency's deadline, the LCA highlights how certain Canadian flagging practices create competitive advantages for Canadian vessels, which pose challenges to U.S. shipping  more

Legal win: Ohio Supreme Court overturns decision in guarantor lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Legal win: Ohio Supreme Court overturns decision in guarantor lawsuit * Credit unions saw a crucial win in court this week as the Ohio Supreme Court, in a 6 to1 decision, overturned a lower court ruling that reversed longstanding industry precedent and practice regarding guarantors and when payments are due. Huntington National Bank v. Schneider involved a $77 million commercial l  more

Miami University Receives Third STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 22 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami University receives third STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements Miami's fifth submission to STARS continues to showcase and advance campus-wide sustainability efforts. The 2025 report was submitted through the latest version of STARS -- v3.0, the "Next-generation sustainability framework for colleges and universities" By Susan Meikle Miami University has achieved its third STARS Gold rating in recog  more

NFL news roundup: Bills QB Josh Allen to sit out preseason for first time in career
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Bills QB Josh Allen to sit out preseason for first time in career * 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 : Team-by-team roster cuts tracker INJURIES * QB Lamar Jackson did not participate in practice one   more

NFL will emphasize sportsmanship, crack down on violent and sexually suggestive gestures in 2025
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL will emphasize sportsmanship, crack down on violent and sexually suggestive gestures in 2025 * The NFL wants players to have fun within the rules. That's why the league will be emphasizing sportsmanship and cracking down on violent and sexually suggestive gestures this season. "Unsportsmanlike gestures like simulating or either shooting a gun or brandishing a gun, or inappropriat  more

Ohio Siblings Sentenced for Laundering $784,045 in Drug Proceeds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Siblings Sentenced for Laundering $784,045 in Drug Proceeds * An Ohio brother and sister were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in collecting drug proceeds in the United States and laundering those funds, or their equivalent value, back to Mexico on behalf of a cartel. According to court documents, Christopher Grover Reynolds, 52, of Toledo, Ohio, was sentenced to over six years in  more

PHOTOS: Carey Delivers Remarks at Lockbourne Memorial Wall Groundbreaking, Tours Rickenbacker AFB
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Carey Delivers Remarks at Lockbourne Memorial Wall Groundbreaking, Tours Rickenbacker AFB * COLUMBUS, OHIO - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) traveled to Lockbourne, Ohio, to deliver remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new memorial in Lockbourne that will honor fallen servicemembers from generations of American warriors who spent time in Lockbourne and Rickenbacker Air Force Bas  more

Rams' Matthew Stafford says he's doing 'everything under the sun' to address back issue
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rams' Matthew Stafford says he's doing 'everything under the sun' to address back issue * Matthew Stafford 's aching back is on the mend as the 2025 regular season approaches. The 37-year-old Los Angeles Rams starting quarterback took part in practice sessions throughout this week. On Thursday, he said he's doing "everything under the sun it feels like" to be ready for the upcoming sea  more

Ravens' John Harbaugh relieved after Lamar Jackson avoids foot injury: 'Prayers do get answered'
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ravens' John Harbaugh relieved after Lamar Jackson avoids foot injury: 'Prayers do get answered' * The Baltimore Ravens are breathing a sigh of relief after Lamar Jackson 's injury scare on Wednesday. Jackson left practice early after getting his foot stepped on and wasn't seen at Thursday's session. However, head coach John Harbaugh said after practice that the club held the QB out du  more

Rucks, readiness featured in latest Team Hanscom Today
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Rucks, readiness featured in latest Team Hanscom Today * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- An upcoming community event, a chance to earn a prestigious foreign military award, and an installation-wide readiness exercise were highlighted in the latest episode of Team Hanscom Today.  Staff Sgt. Anthony Arroyo, 66th Security Forces Squadron defender, served as guest host for t  more

Six Scripps channels to launch on Peacock
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Six Scripps channels to launch on Peacock * ION, ION Mystery, Bounce, Court TV, Court TV Legendary Trials and Scripps News now available to Peacock subscribers  CINCINNATI - Six national channels owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) - ION, ION Mystery, Bounce, Court TV, Court TV Legendary Trials and Scripps News - are now streaming as part of Peac  more

Strategic Preparedness: Civilian readiness powers Air and Space Forces superiority
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Strategic Preparedness: Civilian readiness powers Air and Space Forces superiority * The Department of the Air Force relies on both advanced technology and a highly capable workforce to maintain global dominance. Military and civilian members serve shoulder-to-shoulder as vital contributors to mission success. Like our military counterparts, civilians serve in both leader  more