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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday August 28, 2025 ( 30 items )  

2025 NFL practice squad tracker: Team-by-team roster signings ahead of regular season
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL practice squad tracker: Team-by-team roster signings ahead of regular season * After the final roster cutdown to 53 comes a chance for all 32 NFL teams to add or re-sign promising or intriguing players for the 2025 season via their practice squads. NFL.com is tracking and updating in real time every team's practice squad below. Click on division names to see each team's practice  more

2025 NFL predictions: Picks for MVP & seven other top awards
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL predictions: Picks for MVP & seven other top awards * With the 2025 NFL season just around the corner, NFL.com's analysts predict the winner for eight of the league's most prestigious individual awards: * MVP * Offensive Player of the Year * Defensive Player of the Year * Protector of the Year * Offensive Rookie of the Year * Defensive Rookie of the Year * C  more

2025 NFL season: Projected stat leaders in 11 major categories
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL season: Projected stat leaders in 11 major categories * It's that time again. The preseason's winding down, the 53-man roster deadline is looming, the 2025 Kickoff Game is on the horizon. You know what this means... It's officially PREDICTIONS SEASON!! Well, actually, I am a bit of a stickler for calling the outputs of my various models projections, as opposed to predictions  more

2025 NFL triplets rankings, 1-32: Ravens, Lions lead top QB/RB/pass catcher trios
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL triplets rankings, 1-32: Ravens, Lions lead top QB/RB/pass catcher trios * For the second straight year, I'm responsible for providing the illustrious TRIPLETS RANKINGS. It's a fanciful undertaking I take seriously. How seriously? Well, here's a 300-word preamble explaining my methodology. When selecting each team's triplets, I chose the quarterback, running back and pass catc  more

Antioch Spotlight: PhD Alum Kader Gumus on Thrivership and Trauma-Informed Research
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Antioch University issued the following Q&A by Dani LaPointe with alumnus Kader Gumus: * * * Antioch Spotlight: PhDLC Alum Kader Gumus on Thrivership and Trauma-Informed Research By Dani LaPointe When Kader Gumus came to the part of her doctoral studies in Antioch's PhD in Leadership and Change, where she needed to choose a topic for her dissertation, she decided to explore the transformative journey from surviving to thriving after intimate partner violence.  more

Antioch University Issues Commentary: From Pathology to Personhood - Rethinking Psychosis Care
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Antioch University issued the following commentary on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * From Pathology to Personhood: Rethinking Psychosis Care This essay is part of Antioch Voices, a forum for Antiochians to speak out about issues important to them. Opinions expressed here belong to the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Antioch University. If you'd like to share your own voice, the first step is to send a short description of what you ar  more

Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson says revised 1-year contract wasn't always on table
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson says revised 1-year contract wasn't always on table * CINCINNATI -- After the Cincinnati Bengals' front office reached a compromise with Trey Hendrickson and gave him a pay raise for 2025, the All-Pro pass rusher returned to practice on Wednesday. "It's good to have it behind us," said Hendrickson, who led the NFL with 17 1/2 sacks last season. "It's getting  more

BW Alumni Engagement Director Brings YJ4L Spirit, Success to Role
BEREA, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * New BW alumni engagement director brings YJ4L spirit, success to role Anthony "Tony" Peebles, MBA '98, is starting the new school year as a YJ4L. And he couldn't be happier. Peebles was named BW's alumni engagement director in August. Although the affable alumnus is beginning his BW career alongside this year's incoming class, the experienced professional is no novice to the university or to its role in North  more

Cedarville University: Timeless Truths Refreshed in Gettys' New Hymnal
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Timeless Truths Refreshed in Gettys' New Hymnal By Allyson O'Bryant, Student Public Relations Writer Music has the power to unite people across generations. National recording artists Keith and Kristyn Getty understand that power, and they have picked the best in the music industry to create a one-of-a-kind project. To help them compile songs for their new song book, "The Sing! Hymnal," the Gettys created a  more

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice suspended for first six games of 2025 season
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs WR Rashee Rice suspended for first six games of 2025 season * Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended six games to start the 2025 season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy to start the 2025 regular season, the league announced Wednesday. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero initially reported the suspension earlier in the day and that Rice will   more

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice to serve six-game suspension to start 2025 NFL season
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs WR Rashee Rice to serve six-game suspension to start 2025 NFL season * Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is accepting and will serve a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy to start the 2025 regular season, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday, per sources. The NFL and NFL Players Association are working to finalize the settlement,  more

Cleveland Clinic Accelerates Clinical Trial Recruitment with Roll Out of Dyania Health's Artificial Intelligence Platform Across Health System
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Accelerates Clinical Trial Recruitment with Roll Out of Dyania Health's Artificial Intelligence Platform Across Health System * CLEVELAND & NEW YORK: Cleveland Clinic and Dyania Health today announced a collaboration to integrate Dyania Health's Synapsis(tm) AI platform across Cleveland Clinic's clinical research enterprise. This follows successful pilot programs  more

Cleveland Clinic and Central Asian University Sign Strategic Agreement to Collaborate on Central Asian University Hospital in Uzbekistan
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic and Central Asian University Sign Strategic Agreement to Collaborate on Central Asian University Hospital in Uzbekistan * CLEVELAND, Ohio, and TASHKENT, Uzbekistan: Cleveland Clinic and Central Asian University (CAU) have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of Central Asian University Hospital. The hospital will be located in Tashkent on the exp  more

Deposit Insurance Reform Back in the Spotlight
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news: * * * Deposit Insurance Reform Back in the Spotlight When Congress returns from recess in September, lawmakers may once again find themselves debating a core element of the banking system: federal deposit insurance. A new bill was filed to put deposit insurance reform back in the spotlight. Senators Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) filed legislation that would establish a $20 million deposit ins  more

Educators Explore Tech Careers During AU's Telecommunications Boot Camp
ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * Educators explore tech careers during AU's Telecommunications Boot Camp MANSFIELD, Ohio -- Ten educators spanning six Ohio school districts recently completed Ashland University's Telecommunications Boot Camp, a hybrid course designed to help teachers introduce students to careers in broadband, 5G and emerging technologies. Hosted by AU's Telego Center for Educational Improvement, the boot camp was developed in col  more

FAA Considers Transfer of Greene County Airport Land for Municipal Fire Station
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing a proposal to transfer 4.044 acres of land at the Greene County Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport, Xenia, Ohio, for the construction of a municipal fire station. The plan would change the purpose of the land from aviation-related use to a different function and authorize the sale of the property. The land is situated on the southwest part of the airport, adjacent to N. Valley Road.   more

GM Chris Ballard: Colts won't trade Anthony Richardson despite interest from other teams
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * GM Chris Ballard: Colts won't trade Anthony Richardson despite interest from other teams * Daniel Jones ' victory over Anthony Richardson in the battle for the Colts' starting quarterback job opened the door for questions regarding Richardson's future in Indianapolis. Might Indianapolis trade the former fourth-overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft? In a word, no, according to general mana  more

Grid Governance, Utility Obligation Reform, and Local Engagement Can Reignite Japan's Renewable Energy Growth
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 28 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Grid governance, utility obligation reform, and local engagement can reignite Japan's renewable energy growth Innovative regional approaches in Fukushima and Akita demonstrate scalable models to overcome transmission, regulatory, and utility challenges * Despite its recent lackluster renewable growth, Japan can meet its pledge to triple renewable power capa  more

ICYMI: CfG PAC Endorses Faber in OH-AG Race
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CfG PAC Endorses Faber in OH-AG Race In case you missed it, Club for Growth PAC has endorsed State Auditor and former Ohio Senate President Keith Faber in Ohio's Attorney General's race. Faber is running to replace Dave Yost, who previously announced he would not seek reelection. Statehouse News' Karen Kasler covered the announcement in an exclusive report. "Keith Faber is a proven constitutional conse  more

KnowledgeWorks: From Policy to Practice - Personalized Learning Takes Root in Pennsylvania
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * From Policy to Practice: Personalized Learning Takes Root in Pennsylvania By: Emily Brixey, PhD KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Pennsylvania educators, policymakers and thought leaders convened to align on a Portrait of a Learner, school structure and professional learning * The personalized learning working group shared challenges but also creative solutions and supports needed to overcome them * New innova  more

Mitchell, SD Woman and North Jackson, OH Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Mitchell, SD Woman and North Jackson, OH Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a woman from Mitchell, South Dakota, and a woman from North Jackson, Ohio, both convicted of Conspiracy to Distrib  more

Nigerian Monarch Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Wire and Tax Fraud Charges
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release: * * * Nigerian Monarch Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Wire and Tax Fraud Charges Defendant led conspiracy to fraudulently obtain over $4.2M in pandemic stimulus from the SBA * A dual American and Nigerian citizen has been sentenced to prison for creating and leading a scheme that bilked more than $4.2 million from federal loan and gra  more

Ohio Brother and Sister Lose More Than $1M in Cryptocurrency Investment Scam
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Brother and Sister Lose More Than $1M in Cryptocurrency Investment Scam The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio has filed a civil complaint in forfeiture against cryptocurrency suspected of being fraudulently obtained as part of an investment scam. A victim in Trumbull County and his sister lost more than $1 million of their   more

Ravens' Kyle Hamilton signing four-year extension worth over $100M to become highest-paid safety
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ravens' Kyle Hamilton signing four-year extension worth over $100M to become highest-paid safety * The Ravens have locked down the game's most versatile safety. Baltimore has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with Kyle Hamilton that's worth over $100 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday, per sources informed of the pact. The deal, which will  more

State Department Approves Exhibition of Manet, Morisot Artworks for U.S. Tour
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has approved the temporary importation of a collection of artworks for an exhibition titled "Manet & Morisot." These objects, coming from abroad, have been found to be of cultural importance and their display within the U.S. is considered to be in the national interest. The artworks are destined for exhibition at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, specifically the Legion of Honor, and The Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio  more

Statement on Court's Dismissal of AANA's Petition to Compel HHS to Enforce ACA Provider Non-Discrimination Provision
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 26 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Court's Dismissal of AANA's Petition to Compel HHS to Enforce ACA Provider Non-Discrimination Provision * ROSEMONT, Ill. - Last year, AANA filed a petition seeking a writ of mandamus in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asking the court to compel the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enforce   more

Technology That's Reshaping Workers' Comp--Here's How
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 26 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Technology That's Reshaping Workers' Comp--Here's How * Workplace injuries remain a persistent challenge across industries, costing billions annually and impacting countless lives. Partnerships between insurance carriers and insurtechs could play a critical role in preventing those injuries, one example being the program offering brought to market through insurtech leader Kinetic   more

The Buckeye Institute to SCOTUS: Protect Donor Privacy
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 27 [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 to SCOTUS: Protect Donor Privacy * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to quash a New Jersey attorney general's subpoena served on First Choice Women's Resource Centers demanding  more

The IMA program explained
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * The IMA program explained * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Col. Matthew Poisson, individual mobilization augmentee to the 66th Air Base Group commander, gave a presentation on the IMA program here and explained why it is an option for those looking to continue serving after active duty. Poisson shared details about his 18 years on active duty as a pilot, test pilot, ins  more

Wright State and Sinclair College Partner to Launch Engineering Technology Degree Pathway
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * Wright State and Sinclair College partner to launch engineering technology degree pathway By Bob Mihalek Wright State University and Sinclair Community College have launched a new pathway program to make it easier for students to transfer from Sinclair to Wright State to complete a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. The program is designed to meet growing regional workforce demands in advanced manufa  more