Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday September 26, 2025 ( 16 items ) |
Accuracy in Media: It's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' for Transgender Sports in Norwood, Ohio
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news:
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It's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' for transgender sports in Norwood, Ohio
For the Norwood City School District in Ohio, a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" environment is key to undermining state laws barring biological males from entering and using female facilities or playing on their sports teams.
"You know, there's a weird kind of culture where it's almost like a 'don't ask, don't tell,'" District secretary Kelly Cornelius reve
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After Nearly Two Decades of Republican Majorities, Ohio Economy Among Worst In Country
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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After Nearly Two Decades of Republican Majorities, Ohio Economy Among Worst In Country
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Republicans have controlled state government in Ohio for nearly two decades, and as a result our state has a declining economy that only works for billionaires while leaving working families behind. Ohioans are ready for a change from the Republican policies that have failed our state and will vote accordingly.
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Aviation Coalition Report Shows Progress Implementing Recommendations to Prevent Unapproved Parts
EVENDALE, Ohio, Sept. 25 [Category: BizAerospace] (TNSrep) -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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Aviation Coalition Report Shows Progress Implementing Recommendations to Prevent Unapproved Parts
New Members Join Efforts to Strengthen Aviation Supply Chain Integrity
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MONTREAL, CANADA - Sept. 25, 2025 - A new report from the Aviation Su
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Brown, Mace, Fallon, and McClain Delaney Reintroduce SAMOSA Act to Streamline Federal Software Purchasing and Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown, Mace, Fallon, and McClain Delaney Reintroduce SAMOSA Act to Streamline Federal Software Purchasing and Lower Costs
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Ranking Member on the Oversight Committee Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation has reintroduced the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act, le
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Cleveland Clinic Enhances Heart Care for Older Adults with New Center
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Cleveland Clinic Enhances Heart Care for Older Adults with New Center
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Cleveland Clinic is enhancing its heart care for older adults with the opening of a Cardiovascular Center on Aging in the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. The new center integrates care from geriatric and cardiac specialists to better address the unique needs of older adults, aged 65 and above, living w
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Congressman Taylor Introduces Pro-Farmer Bill Improving Drought Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Taylor Introduces Pro-Farmer Bill Improving Drought Monitoring
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today introduced the Improving Drought Monitoring Act, which will reauthorize the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) "Improvements to the Drought Monitor" program and establish a Drought Monitor Interagency Working Group within it. This new working group would dr
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FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 2 Million Meals in New Jersey
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release:
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FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 2 Million Meals in New Jersey
21 N.J. food banks and pantries benefit from $2.5 million six-state program
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HOLMDEL, N.J., Sept. 23, 2025 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation is supporting local communities as part of its Hunger Action Month initiative - awarding $600,000 in grants to 21 New Jersey food banks and pantries. In total, the initiative
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House Health Committee Adopts OBL-Backed Amendment to Medical Debt Bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news:
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OBL Supports FDIC Indexing Proposal, Offers Additional Recommendations
In a joint letter to the FDIC, OBL supports the FDIC in their latest proposal to begin indexing certain regulatory thresholds, while also suggesting adjustments to the methodology to ensure indexing systems are properly aligned with the intent and characteristics of each threshold.
"Static thresholds create a host of unintended consequen
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Husted Backs Bill to Expand Access to Early Cancer Screenings for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Husted backs bill to expand access to early cancer screenings for seniors
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has joined Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Ron Wyden's (D-Ore.) Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Act. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would make sure Medicare beneficiaries can access Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) tests that can diagnose multiple types
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ICYMI: AFP-OH and The Buckeye Institute Publish "Ohio sets energy policy standard for policymakers nationwide"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: AFP-OH and The Buckeye Institute Publish "Ohio sets energy policy standard for policymakers nationwide"
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Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity--Ohio (AFP-OH) State Director Donovan O'Neil and The Buckeye Institute Vice President Rea S. Hederman Jr. published an op-ed in The Washington Times entitled, "Ohio sets energy pol
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Kaptur Participates in Bipartisan US-Canada Interparliamentary Talks in Ottawa, Canada
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur Participates in Bipartisan US-Canada Interparliamentary Talks in Ottawa, Canada
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, traveled to Ottawa, Canada today alongside Republican Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) to lead a bipartisan dialogue as part of the US-Canada Interparliamentary Group, a
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Ohio Bankers League Urges Federal Agencies to Tackle Payments Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Ohio Bankers League (OBL) has submitted a public comment letter to three federal agencies in response to their request for information about escalating payments fraud. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation highlighting the need for a coordinated national response to combat the growing threat of fraud
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Ohio's Department of Children and Youth Requests Technical Assistance From Federal Agency on Child Welfare Challenges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Ohio's Department of Children and Youth issued a public comment letter to the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeking improvements in child welfare practices. The letter addresses critical areas such as technical assistance regarding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), reducing administrative burdens, and enhancing the quality of data reports.
Ohio highlighted a pressing need for a centralized res
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Teamsters President Praises Moreno's SAFE HIRE Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Teamsters President Praises Moreno's SAFE HIRE Act
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WASHINGTON - Today, Teamsters President Sean O'Brien praised Senator Bernie Moreno's (R-Ohio) Strengthening Accountability for Employers Hiring Individuals and Reforming Enforcement (SAFE HIRE) Act, which would implement strict penalties on executives that hire illegal immigrants.
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Original text here: https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-relea
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Vivek Ramaswamy Runs from Reporters Amid Questions About His Stance on Release of Epstein Files
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Vivek Ramaswamy Runs from Reporters Amid Questions About His Stance on Release of Epstein Files
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During his presidential run, Vivek Ramaswamy claimed to be the " first and most vocal proponent of releasing the Epstein list " and said he would release the client list " without exception." Since then, he has refused to return multiple requests for comment and at his event with Senator Jon Husted this week,
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Kevin Coughlin "Disparaged the Influence of Lobbyists, But Was Himself a Registered Ohio Lobbyist"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Kevin Coughlin "Disparaged the Influence of Lobbyists, But Was Himself a Registered Ohio Lobbyist"
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Lobbyist Kevin Coughlin claims he wants to take on "the swamp" - but new reporting is raising questions about Coughlin's long record as a registered lobbyist who entered the revolving door before he left elected office.
Coughlin " doesn't say...that the 'smal
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