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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday August 29, 2025 ( 21 items )  

'Rivalries' uniforms revealed: Unique jerseys for Bills, Cards, Dolphins, 49ers, Jets, Pats, Rams, Seahawks
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 'Rivalries' uniforms revealed: Unique jerseys for Bills, Cards, Dolphins, 49ers, Jets, Pats, Rams, Seahawks * The National Football League and Nike unveiled Thursday the eight 2025 club uniforms part of Rivalries, a new uniform and fan gear program announced earlier this year. The uniforms will celebrate storied local traditions and unite fan communities with designs unique to select cit  more

2025 fantasy football: IDP draft strategy, Travis Hunter factor & players to target
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 fantasy football: IDP draft strategy, Travis Hunter factor & players to target * If you've played fantasy football for any length of time, you know it's a game filled with acronyms. PPR, ADP, FAAB, IDP... record scratch. Wait, what?! You don't know IDP? Have a seat, my friend, we're about to do some learnin'. Let's start with the basics. IDP stands for Individual Defensive Playe  more

AU Professor's Book a Finalist for 2025 George Washington Prize
ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * AU professor's book a finalist for 2025 George Washington Prize A groundbreaking book authored by Cara Rogers Stevens, Ph.D., associate professor of history at Ashland University, has been named as one of five finalists for the 2025 George Washington Prize, one of the nation's most notable literary awards. Stevens' work, "Thomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery," analyzes a book by Jefferson, "Notes on the S  more

Cleveland Clinic Research Finds Injectable Obesity Medications Associated with Reduced Risk for Eye Inflammation
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Research Finds Injectable Obesity Medications Associated with Reduced Risk for Eye Inflammation * Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute researchers have identified a potential association between the use of GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapy and a reduced risk of non-infectious uveitis, a type of eye inflammation. Uveitis is an inflammatory eye condition th  more

Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing * In a major step toward a new era of airpower, the Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch -- signaling a paradigm shift in the way  more

Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to Packers for two first-round picks, DL Kenny Clark; All-Pro DE signing $188 million deal
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to Packers for two first-round picks, DL Kenny Clark; All-Pro DE signing $188 million deal * The Dallas Cowboys are trading All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a compensation package of 2026 and 2027 first-round picks and three-time Pro Bowler Kenny Clark, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Jane Slater report  more

EPA, Ohio and Partners Highlight Sediment Cleanup Project Start in Cuyahoga Falls
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA, Ohio and Partners Highlight Sediment Cleanup Project Start in Cuyahoga Falls * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined Reps. Emilia Sykes and Shontel Brown, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters and other project partners to kick off the long-anticipated cleanup at Gorge Metro Park in Cuyahoga Fal  more

ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Kicks Off Week 1 at Ohio State, Legendary Analyst Lee Corso's Final Show After 38 Years
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Kicks Off Week 1 at Ohio State, Legendary Analyst Lee Corso's Final Show After 38 Years * * College GameDay kicks off the 2025 college football season in Columbus, Ohio, as National Champion Buckeyes host Longhorns in College Football Playoff Semifinal rematch * Corso will make his final headgear pick at the site where  more

Fifth Third Again Named Top Veteran-Friendly Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Fifth Third Bank issued the following news release: [Category: BizFinancial Services] * * * Fifth Third Again Named Top Veteran-Friendly Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine * CINCINNATI-- Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has again been recognized by U.S Veterans Magazine as a Top Veteran--Friendly Employer for 2025 for its excellence in supporting employees who have experience as a military veteran, service member, family member or advocate. The magazine's annual lis  more

Hurricane Katrina: My Story, My Shift
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * Hurricane Katrina: My Story, My Shift * By Airis Freeman In 2005, Hurricane season in New Orleans was supposed to be "routine." Folks from the city would shrug and tell me, "Baby, you ride it out, you'll be fine." But I wasn't from there. I was a transplant, an Ohio girl who moved south after graduating from high school to attend Grambling State University back in 1997. It was all new to me. N  more

In Memoriam: President W. Lee Hoskins
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * In Memoriam: President W. Lee Hoskins * The Cleveland Fed notes with deep sorrow the passing of W. Lee Hoskins, reflecting with appreciation on his service to our Bank, the Federal Reserve System, and the nation. *** Original text here: https://www.clevelandfed.org/collections/press-releases/pr-20250828-in-memoriam-president-w-lee-hoskins  more

Jermaine Johnson wants to be 'trump card' for Jets defense in return from Achilles injury
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jermaine Johnson wants to be 'trump card' for Jets defense in return from Achilles injury * New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II is healthy after missing most of 2024 with an Achilles tear. The fourth-year pro believes he'll be a difference-maker for the revamped Gang Green defense. "I feel like I can definitely be a trump card for this defense and the team," Johnson said, via  more

Jets GM Mougey believes Justin Fields can be next comeback QB like Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jets GM Mougey believes Justin Fields can be next comeback QB like Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold * An uneven summer for Justin Fields has tempered expectations for the Jets entering the 2025 regular season. General manager Darren Mougey believes it's all part of Fields' process in becoming a late-blooming franchise quarterback much like Baker Mayfield or another former Jet, Sam Darnold.   more

Miami Launches Ph.D. in Computer Science Degree
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami launches new Ph.D. in Computer Science degree Ohio Department of Higher Education recently approved program By Josh Chapin Miami University welcomes the first cohort for its new Ph.D. in Computer Science this fall. The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science was approved this month by the Ohio Department of Higher Education following authorizations from University Senate and the Board of Trustees. The new de  more

Micah Parsons trade: Biggest winners/losers from blockbuster Cowboys-Packers deal
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Micah Parsons trade: Biggest winners/losers from blockbuster Cowboys-Packers deal * Just prior to the kickoff of the 2025 NFL season, a gargantuan trade has sent a shockwave across the league. The Dallas Cowboys announced on Thursday that they are sending Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two first-round draft picks and DT Kenny Clark. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, T  more

NFL news roundup: Steelers place QB Will Howard (hand) on injured reserve
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Steelers place QB Will Howard (hand) on injured reserve * 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: Practice squad tracker UNIFORM NEWS * The Cardinals unveiled their desert-themed Rivalries uniform, which will d  more

Summer Trainee All-Call Committee hosts annual event
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Summer Trainee All-Call Committee hosts annual event * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) - The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Summer Trainee All-Call Committee hosted the annual Summer Trainee All-Call at Bass Lake on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2025. Over 400 individuals registered for the free event. The event is designed to help civili  more

The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to End Government Censorship of Vanity License Plates
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28 [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 Calls on SCOTUS to End Government Censorship of Vanity License Plates * Columbus, OH - On Thursday, The Buckeye Institute joined the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Gilliam v.  more

The Buckeye Institute Files Brief in Important First Amendment Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28 [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 Files Brief in Important First Amendment Case * Columbus, OH - On Thursday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission ( NRSC v. FEC ), calling on the U.S. Supreme Court  more

ViaQuest, LLC to Pay $175,000 for EEOC Disability Charge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * ViaQuest, LLC to Pay $175,000 for EEOC Disability Charge * Resolves federal charge company failed to provide reasonable accommodation and refused to hire applicant because of her disability CLEVELAND - Dublin, Ohio-based ViaQuest, LLC and its affiliates, ViaQuest Healthcare Central, LLC and ViaQuest Day and Employment Services, LLC will pay $175,000 and implement significant injuncti  more

WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: "All Options are On the Table" As Redistricting Begins
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: "All Options are On the Table" As Redistricting Begins * Columbus, Ohio- Ahead of a redistricting cycle where Republicans will try to rig Ohio's congressional districts to compensate for their party's extreme unpopularity, Ohio Democrats are speaking out. While Republicans try to silence the voters, Democrats will use every available option to make sure all Ohioans have an equal op  more