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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday October 16, 2025 ( 22 items )  

'Deep Connection' at Heart of Partnership Between Cleveland Clinic, Miami University
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * 'Deep connection' at heart of partnership between Cleveland Clinic, Miami University Ceremony officially unveils naming of Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing When Miami University President Gregory Crawford first visited Cleveland Clinic, he found much to be excited about. The feeling, it turned out, was mutual. As President Crawford walked   more

'Transformative' Gift Will Allow Miami University's Altman Institute for the Humanities to Expand Its Reach
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * 'Transformative' gift will allow Miami University's Altman Institute for the Humanities to expand its reach Funding for the former Humanities Center announced during annual State of the University address By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing Miami University's Humanities Center will be renamed the Altman Institute for the Humanities, President Gregory Crawford announced on Oct. 15 during the annual  more

AFP-OH Testifies in Support of Key Legislative Reforms to Strengthen Fiscal Responsibility and Protect Taxpayers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Testifies in Support of Key Legislative Reforms to Strengthen Fiscal Responsibility and Protect Taxpayers * # Oct 15, 2025 by AFP Columbus, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) this week submitted testimony before two Ohio House committees in support of legislation advancing long-term fiscal stability and meaningful taxpayer protections. State Direct  more

Bipartisan Sponsors Champion OBL Priority Legislation to End to Tax Lien Certificate Sales in House Testimony
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Bipartisan Sponsors Champion OBL Priority Legislation to End to Tax Lien Certificate Sales in House Testimony The sponsors of House Bill 493, Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Dan Troy (D-Willowick), appeared before the House Local Government Committee today to deliver sponsor testimony on their bipartisan proposal to end the sale of delinquent property tax certificates in Ohio by  more

Congressman Taylor Issues Statement on Office Vandalism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Issues Statement on Office Vandalism * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) released the following statement regarding vandalism that occurred in his Washington, D.C. office: "I am aware of an image that appears to depict a vile and deeply inappropriate symbol near an employee in my office. The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this offi  more

GE Aerospace Selects AerCap to Provide Lease Pool Management Services for GE9X Engine
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 15 [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: * * * GE Aerospace Selects AerCap to Provide Lease Pool Management Services for GE9X Engine * CINCINNATI - October 15, 2025 - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced today it has signed a seven-year agreement with AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) to provide lease p  more

ICYMI: 583,000 Ohioans Could See Healthcare Costs Rise if Republicans Allow ACA Tax Credits to Expire
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: 583,000 Ohioans Could See Healthcare Costs Rise if Republicans Allow ACA Tax Credits to Expire * Columbus, Ohio- Over half a million Ohioans could soon see their healthcare premiums get more expensive or risk losing coverage entirely if Republicans allow tax credits that help families afford coverage to expire. Republicans are shutting down the government instead of lowering costs for Ohioans. READ  more

ICYMI: AFP-OH Awards Speaker of the House Matt Huffman with Taxpayer Torch Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-OH Awards Speaker of the House Matt Huffman with Taxpayer Torch Award * # Oct 15, 2025 by AFP Columbus, OH - Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity--Ohio (AFP-OH) hosted a ceremony to present the Taxpayer Torch Award to Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman. The award stands to recognize members of the Ohio State Legislature who fight for taxpayers, cut burdensome  more

Indextra Enhancements Announced | W&S Financial Group Distributors
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The Western and Southern Financial Group posted the following news release from its member company W&S Financial Group Distributors: * * * Indextra Enhancements Announced | W&S Financial Group Distributors W&S Financial Group Distributors, Inc., wholesale distributor of annuities and life insurance from member companies of Western & Southern Financial Group, has announced two enhancements to the Indextra fixed indexed annuity from Integrity Life Insurance Company.  more

Kaptur Applauds Major Toledo Jeep Stellantis Investment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Applauds Major Toledo Jeep Stellantis Investment * Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Auto Caucus released the following statement applauding the announcement of $13 Billion of investment by Jeep Stellantis in their North American Operations, including $400 Million in new investment in the Toledo Assembly Complex including the as  more

Miami University: Undergraduate Summer Scholar Gains Independence and Leadership Skills Through Research Opportunities
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate Summer Scholar gains independence and leadership skills through research opportunities 'Because of Miami, I was able to exceed my expectations beyond anything I could ever imagine," Patrick Lakeberg said By Abby Walters, University Communications and Marketing As the youngest of seven, Patrick Lakeberg '27, a Biology major with a Premedical and Pre-Health Studies co-major, often frequented Miam  more

Moreno Statement on Cleveland Officer Shot During Arrest
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Statement on Cleveland Officer Shot During Arrest * October 15, 2025 WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) issued a statement following the shooting of a Cleveland police officer who was serving a warrant for a man wanted for felony assault. *** Original text here: https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-statement-on-cleveland-officer-shot-during-arrest  more

OCC Announces Conditional Approval for Chartering Erebor Bank
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * OCC Announces Conditional Approval for Chartering Erebor Bank The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced today that it has conditionally approved the de novo national bank charter application for Erebor Bank, National Association, Columbus, Ohio. The OCC granted preliminary conditional approval to Erebor Bank after t  more

Ohio Bankers League: New Momentum on Mutual Capital Certificates
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * New Momentum on Mutual Capital Certificates The Ohio Bankers League (OBL) continues to make meaningful progress in advancing capital flexibility for Ohio's mutual institutions. Last week, OBL leaders were in Washington, D.C., meeting with senior officials at the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC to push for long-overdue clarity around Mutual Capital Certificates (MCCs)--a key mechanism that would  more

Ohio Bankers League: Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals Major Push to Help Community Banks
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals Major Push to Help Community Banks Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used his keynote address at last week's Federal Reserve Community Bank Conference to deliver a message that resonated deeply across the community banking industry: Washington wants to help local banks thrive again. In a wide-ranging speech, Bessent outlined the administration's plan to stren  more

Ohio Wesleyan University: Notable November
DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Notable November Ohio Wesleyan Announces the University's November 2025 Public Events * Ohio Wesleyan University, including its Richard M. Ross Art Museum, announced its November 2025 public events today. Unless otherwise noted, admission is free. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and 2 p.m. Nov. 1-2 - Shakespeare's "Macbeth," directed by Bradford Sadler, on the Main Stage in Chappelear Dra  more

Rep. Mike Kelly and Chairman Jim Jordan Release Statements on Jack Smith
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Rep. Mike Kelly and Chairman Jim Jordan Release Statements on Jack Smith Today, Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released statements on Jack Smith and the politicization of the Biden-Harris Justice Department. "Surveilling private communications of Members of Congress for political purposes is a clear abuse of power. This f  more

Sen. Husted Backs Bill to Pay Military Personnel During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted backs bill to pay military personnel during shutdown Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) in introducing the Pay Our Military Act. This bill would appropriate funds to pay U.S. military personnel throughout the government shutdown. "There are 10,792 active-duty military members who call Ohio home, and we owe it to them to ensure they receive their pay, regardless of what is  more

Sen. Husted Withholds Pay During Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted withholds pay during government shutdown Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) wrote a letter asking the Financial Clerk of the Senate to withhold his salary until the government shutdown ends. "Since the Democrats chose to play politics at the expense of the American people, we're currently in a government shutdown. With that, I am refusing to take a paycheck until Congress funds the government. I cannot acce  more

Teamsters Strike Herbal Wellness Center
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters Strike Herbal Wellness Center * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Cannabis dispensary workers have been forced to go on strike at Herbal Wellness Center in Columbus to protest the company's unfair labor practices (ULPs) and secure a fair contract. "There's no reason the employer can't provide  more

Trust for Public Land and East Cleveland City School District Celebrate Opening of Ohio's First Community Schoolyard at Caledonia Elementary
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land and East Cleveland City School District Celebrate Opening of Ohio's First Community Schoolyard at Caledonia Elementary * CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio - Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with the East Cleveland City School District and community partners, today celebrated the grand opening of Ohio's first community schoolyard at Caledonia   more

Wright State English Professor to Explore Literature as Handcrafted Objects in Book
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * Wright State English professor to explore literature as handcrafted objects in new book By Dennis Bova To Crystal B. Lake, Ph.D., books are more than words on pages -- they're something readers bring to life. "Literature often inspires people to turn the words they've been reading into something new they've made themselves," said Lake, professor and director of graduate studies in English at Wright State Univers  more