Tuesday - October 21, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday October 03, 2025 ( 17 items )  

AECOM Hunt, Turner Joint Venture and Independence Construction to Begin Work on New Huntington Bank Field for the Cleveland Browns
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM Hunt, Turner Joint Venture and Independence Construction to Begin Work on New Huntington Bank Field for the Cleveland Browns * Ohio's first enclosed stadium accelerates toward early 2026 groundbreaking, bringing Cleveland a world-class venue and mixed-use entertainment district that will drive economic activity for the region while also showcasing the be  more

AECOM Hunt-Turner JV and Independence Construction to Work on Browns' New Huntington Bank Field
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * AECOM Hunt-Turner JV and Independence Construction to Work on Browns' New Huntington Bank Field * The Haslam Sports Group (HSG) and Cleveland Browns announced the selection of AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company as the construction managers for the new Huntington Bank Field, Ohio's first enclosed stadium. This visionary project will set a new standard in stadium innovation and fan   more

Another Day, Another Redistricting Lie from Ohio Republicans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Another Day, Another Redistricting Lie from Ohio Republicans * Columbus, Ohio - In case you missed it, Republican House Speaker Matt Huffman once again led the charge in his party's quest to lie to Ohioans as much as possible. Huffman would rather pretend he cares about what Ohioans think than admit his party is running out the clock to force extreme, unconstitutional maps on Ohio voters. Ohioans from all   more

CAIR-Cleveland Urges Action to Demand Release of Ohio Veteran Kidnapped by Israeli Forces From Gaza Freedom Flotilla
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Cleveland Urges Action to Demand Release of Ohio Veteran Kidnapped by Israeli Forces From Gaza Freedom Flotilla * The Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged Ohioans and all Americans to call on their State and Federal Representatives and Senators to demand the imme  more

Cedarville University: Impact Conference 2025 Empowers Marketplace Leaders
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Impact Conference 2025 Empowers Marketplace Leaders by Jordan Foley, Student Public Relations Writer In a culture that is often at odds with Christian values, today's marketplace is in urgent need of professionals who boldly lead by faith. Cedarville University will host its annual Impact Conference on October 22-23, focusing on equipping professionals to boldly lead in today's world. The event will take pla  more

Degree in Artificial Intelligence Will Prepare Miami Students for Growing Field
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * New degree in Artificial Intelligence will prepare Miami students for growing field Bachelor of Science was approved by Ohio Department of Higher Education By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing Miami University's new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence has been officially approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The program was created to equip students with in-demand skills a  more

EPA Proposes to Reclassify Ohio Air Quality Zone
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule to redesignate the Muskingum River sulfur dioxide (SO2) nonattainment area in Ohio to attainment for the 2010 SO2 National Ambient Air Quality Standard. This area covers Center Township in Morgan County and Waterford Township in Washington County. The action follows a comprehensive review of air monitoring data from 2015 through 2024, which confirms the area now meets the federal air quality standard of 75  more

FFRF Action Fund: Ohio's 'Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act' Pushes Christian Nationalism Into Schools
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * Ohio's 'Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act' pushes Christian nationalism into schools The FFRF Action Fund is strongly opposing a dangerous new Ohio bill that seeks to turn public schools and colleges into tools of Christian natio  more

Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the News in September
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- Miami University issued the following news wrap up on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * Scienmag, Sept. 25: New Publication Offers Blueprint for Creating Human-Centric AI Systems (https://scienmag.com/new-publication-offers-blueprint-for-creating-human-centric-ai-systems/) * This article references a book co-authored by Yang Zhang, assistant professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, "Social Intelligence: The New Frontier of Integrating Human Intelligence and Artificial  more

Nearly $500K NIH Grant to Help UD Researchers Explore Lung Cancer Detection, Treatment
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- The University of Dayton issued the following news: * * * Nearly $500K NIH grant to help UD researchers explore lung cancer detection, treatment The National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly a half-million dollars to two University of Dayton researchers exploring strategies for the detection and potential treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The project led by Shawn Swavey, professor of chemistry, and Kristen Krupa, chair of UD's department of chemical and   more

Ohio Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Taft's Clients in $7 Million Estate Note Case
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ohio Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Taft's Clients in $7 Million Estate Note Case * On Sept. 29, 2025, the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals issued a decision in favor of Taft clients, finding that the lower court erred in holding that a contractual dispute relating to a decedent must be adjudicated in the Probate Division rather than the General Division where it originally   more

Ohio State University Raises Concerns Over Proposed Immigration Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Ohio State University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that could significantly impact the recruitment and retention of international students and researchers. As a leading public research institution, Ohio State has expressed its commitment to comply with federal immigration regulations while promoting academic success. Ohio State's letter emphasizes serious concerns about  more

President Trump and Director Vought Terminate Blue State Energy Projects, Raising Prices for Consumers, Eliminating Jobs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump and Director Vought Terminate Blue State Energy Projects, Raising Prices for Consumers, Eliminating Jobs * Today, House Appropriations Committee Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a breakdown by Congressional District of the energy projects terminated by President  more

Sen. Husted Backs Bill to Prohibit Member Pay During Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * Husted backs bill to prohibit member pay during government shutdown Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Sen. Rick Scott's (R-Fla.) No Budget, No Pay Act. This bipartisan bill would stop lawmakers from receiving their salaries until both the House and the Senate fund the government. "I voted to keep the government open. But even still, if Congress can't accomplish its most basic responsib  more

Undergraduate Enrollment Rises Nearly 5% at Wright State University
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate enrollment rises nearly 5% at Wright State University By Bob Mihalek, bob.mihalek@wright.edu, 937-775-3622 Undergraduate enrollment at Wright State University rose to 7,963 students this fall, a 4.7% increase from last year and 9.4% since 2022, fueling the university's third consecutive year of overall enrollment growth. Overall, 11,924 students are enrolled at Wright State's Dayton and Lake campuse  more

University of Dayton Raises Concerns Over Proposed Immigration Policy Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The University of Dayton (UD), Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed changes to admission and extension of stay procedures for international students and exchange visitors. The institution argues that the new regulations could significantly hinder the academic journey of international students, exacerbate administrative burdens for educational institutions, and ultimately diminish the attractiveness of U.S  more

Wright State Partners With Coursera to Expand Career Readiness Opportunities
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * Wright State partners with Coursera to expand career readiness opportunities Platform gives students and employees access to professional certificates from Google, Meta, IBM and other industry leaders By Bob Mihalek, bob.mihalek@wright.edu, 937-775-3622 Wright State University students, faculty and staff can now gain free access to industry-recognized certificates and career-aligned courses from industry leaders   more