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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Saturday October 11, 2025 ( 14 items )  

Barrasso, Moreno, Cruz Close EV Subsidy Loophole
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Moreno, Cruz Close EV Subsidy Loophole * "The Biden Car Bribes forced working families to subsidize vehicles they don't want and couldn't afford... Republicans in Congress acted decisively. We terminated the EV tax credits." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about his work with Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and   more

Chairman Cruz, Rep. Rulli: Fix Christopher Columbus Fountain
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz, Rep. Rulli: Fix Christopher Columbus Fountain Want fountain and plaza control transferred to Union Station * U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Michael Rulli (R-Ohio) are pushing for immediate action to restore the Christopher Columbus Circle to preserve its   more

Congressman Taylor Joins Senator Moreno in Announcement at Pixelle Paper Mill Site
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Joins Senator Moreno in Announcement at Pixelle Paper Mill Site * CHILLICOTHE, OHIO - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today joined Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Ross County Commissioner David Glass, Former Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Robin Bernstein, Co-Owner John Todoroki, and local leaders at the Pixelle Paper Mill site to announce its sale to the U.S. Paper Mill Company LL  more

Dust ingestion testing for CFM RISE program begins
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- 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: * * * Dust ingestion testing for CFM RISE program begins * * Earliest dust testing in new technology development prioritizes durability to meet customer needs * Latest step in development of compact engine core CINCINNATI - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) joint  more

Husted Secures Wins for Ohio as National Defense Authorization Act Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Husted secures wins for Ohio as National Defense Authorization Act passes Senate Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Husted also announced that he helped secure critical funding for Ohio and U.S. military projects in the fiscal year 2026 NDAA. "Working together is possible--and we were reminded of that tonight when the NDAA passed wi  more

ICYMI: Health Care Crisis Created by Jon Husted Set to Spike Insurance Premiums
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Health Care Crisis Created by Jon Husted Set to Spike Insurance Premiums * "The 583,443 Ohioans who in 2025 bought health insurance through the federal marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act are in for some sticker shock next year" Columbus, Ohio -- As Jon Husted continues voting to keep the government shut down rather than protect affordable health care for 500,000 Ohioans, families across  more

Miami University, Cincinnati Arts Association Team for Temporary Installation Outside Aronoff Center
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami University, Cincinnati Arts Association team for temporary installation outside Aronoff Center Unique beveled M features scenes from Oxford campus By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing Miami University is bringing part of the "most beautiful campus that ever there was" to downtown Cincinnati. Acclaimed poet Robert Frost used those words to describe Miami's campus during one of his visits to t  more

Moreno Makes Major Announcement on Future of Chillicothe Paper Mill
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Makes Major Announcement on Future of Chillicothe Paper Mill * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) held a press conference to announce that U.S. Medical Glove Co. will purchase the historic Pixelle Paper Mill in Chillicothe, Ohio. "For over 200 years, the Pixelle Paper Mill has been a cornerstone of the community, employing generations of Ohioans," said Senator Moreno. "U.S. Me  more

Moreno Resolution Praises President Trump's Historic Middle East Peace Deal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Resolution Praises President Trump's Historic Middle East Peace Deal * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced a resolution congratulating President Trump for negotiating a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Senator Moreno's resolution comes after he introduced legislation calling for President Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize following his historic ceasefire agre  more

NAM's Jay Timmons: "Chillicothe Again Proves It Is A Powerhouse of Prosperity"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * NAM's Jay Timmons: "Chillicothe Again Proves It Is A Powerhouse of Prosperity" * Today, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement celebrating plans to reopen the former Mead paper mill in Chillicothe, Ohio, under new ownership by U.S. Medical Glove Company. "Never bet against the people of Chillicothe and R  more

NLC President Mayor Steve Patterson Responds to U.S. Senate Passing ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * NLC President Mayor Steve Patterson Responds to U.S. Senate Passing ROAD to Housing Act * In response to the U.S. Senate passing the ROAD to Housing Act, on the evening of Oct. 9, 2025, the National League of Cities (NLC) President, Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, Ohio, issued the following statement: "With a shortage of 4 million housing units across   more

Ohio Northern University Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Immigration Rule Impacting Pharmacy Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Ohio Northern University (ONU), Ada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urging the agency to withdraw a proposed rule that would establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, including those in pharmacy education. The proposed rule, which affects students on F-1 and J-1 visas, has raised concerns regarding potential negative impacts on pharmacy education  more

University of Dayton: $1.72 Million Gift to Establish Professorship in Justice, Human Rights Studies
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- The University of Dayton issued the following news: * * * $1.72 million gift to establish professorship in justice, human rights studies Shaped by experiences of violence and war, University of Dayton alumnus Jack Meagher's goal is to bring peace to the world, a goal he is supporting with a $1.72 million gift to establish a professorship in justice and human rights studies at UD. "'Peace' is at the heart of who I am given my life with loss and violence," said Meagher  more

WATCH: Padilla, Beatty Announce New Bill to Stop Trump Administration From Purging Voter Rolls
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla, Beatty Announce New Bill to Stop Trump Administration From Purging Voter Rolls * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio-03) hosted a virtual press call to announce new bicameral legislation aimed at preventin  more