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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Tuesday November 04, 2025 ( 21 items )  

BGSU Researcher Featured as Guest on 'The Oprah Podcast' Regarding Expertise on Gray Divorce
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU researcher featured as guest on 'The Oprah Podcast' regarding expertise on gray divorce Susan L. Brown, Ph.D., appeared on a recent episode to share her decades-long knowledge of the topic * Renowned Bowling Green State University sociology professor Susan L. Brown, Ph.D., was recently featured on The Oprah Podcast as the foremost expert on "gray divorce," a term she coined to describe marria  more

BW ABSN Program Offers Cutting-Edge Training to Keep Nurses Safe
BEREA, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * BW ABSN program offers cutting-edge training to keep nurses safe Baldwin Wallace is the first and only nursing program in Ohio to offer the distinctive assault response prevention training, HARP, amid continued violence against healthcare workers. * The growing recognition of the workplace violence facing healthcare workers prompted the Baldwin Wallace University nursing program to add new, specialized traini  more

IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates Take Heat over Skyrocketing Health Care Costs as ACA Open Enrollment Begins
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates Take Heat over Skyrocketing Health Care Costs as ACA Open Enrollment Begins * Georgia Voter : "Thanks to this Republican Congress, letting the tax credits expire, I'm really not going to be able to afford health insurance" As ACA open enrollment begins, voters in Senate battleground states across the country are slamming Republican Senate candidat  more

Just Transition for Jharkhand--investing in the State's Low-carbon Future
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Nov. 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * A Just Transition for Jharkhand--investing in the state's low-carbon future Upfront costs of transitioning from coal to low-carbon industries will be more than offset by long-term economic and social benefits. Key Takeaways: Coal and petroleum contribute 32% to the state's own revenue, exposing Jharkhand to major fiscal risks as fossil fuel use declines. Th  more

KnowledgeWorks: States Are Reimagining Education Through Student-Centered Policy
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Nov. 3, 2025: * * * States Are Reimagining Education Through Student-Centered Policy Insights from five years of student-centered state policy change By Lillian Pace, Jon Alfuth KEY TAKEAWAYS: * States are moving from isolated innovation to systemic change, embedding student-centered, competency-based learning into policy frameworks rather than relying on temporary waivers or pilot programs * Implementation lags be  more

Markets expected the Federal Reserve to react more aggressively to inflation surprises post-pandemic
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Markets expected the Federal Reserve to react more aggressively to inflation surprises post-pandemic * Financial markets expected the Federal Reserve to react more aggressively to inflation surprises in recent years, compared to before the pandemic, according to new Cleveland Fed research. Two-year Treasury yields - which tend to rise and fall with the federal funds rate - were much mo  more

Miami University Earns 17 CASE Best of District V Awards
OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami earns 17 CASE Best of District V Awards Honors were given for video, fundraising, communications, more * Miami University Advancement and University Communications and Marketing earned 17 honors in the 2025 Best of District V Awards given by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The university was recognized in the categories of Advancement Services, Communications, Design, Fundraising, M  more

Michigan Technological University: From One Tech to Another - How a High School Partnership is Bringing More Engineers to Campus
HOUGHTON, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * From One Tech to Another: How a High School Partnership is Bringing More Engineers to Campus By Coby-Dillon English In a Michigan school district near the Ohio border, Michigan Technological University engineering programs have a champion in educator Kim Benson. Though unaffiliated with the university, Benson has been encouraging students to attend Tech throughout her teaching career. Now  more

Mount Union Continues Their Dominance
WACO, Texas, Nov. 3 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Mount Union Continues Their Dominance * Mount Union drew one step closer to clinching their 36 th Ohio Athletic Conference title and possibly ninth in a row after beating Capital, 65-17. The Purple Raiders scored 38 unanswered points in the second half to run away with their eighth win of the season. Mount Union remains No. 2 in the AFCA Division III Coaches Poll, presented by  more

NLC Announces 2025 Nominating Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * NLC Announces 2025 Nominating Committee * Washington, D.C. - NLC President and Athens, Ohio, Mayor Steve Patterson has appointed the 2025 Nominating Committee to recommend a slate of officers and board members to lead NLC in 2026. These leaders will be elected during the Annual Business Meeting at NLC's City Summit on Saturday, Nov. 22. NLC's Past Presid  more

Ohio Wesleyan University: 2026 Economic Outlook
DELAWARE, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2025: * * * 2026 Economic Outlook Panelists to Share Their Expertise, Insights Nov. 18 During Ohio Wesleyan Conference * Three experts will analyze the regional, national, and international economies during Ohio Wesleyan University's 2026 Economic Outlook Conference. The free panel discussion will begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in Benes Room B of OWU's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Ave.  more

PPG Showcases High-Performance Metal Coatings at GlassBuild America
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release: * * * PPG showcases high-performance metal coatings at GlassBuild America Finishing solutions target aluminum extrusions and architectural applications * PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2025 - PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it will showcase its advanced industrial finishing solutions at GlassBuild America, highlighting coatings engineered for exceptional weather resistance, design versatility and long-term durability f  more

Progressive Insurance Imagines a World Where Animals Rule the Road
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Progressive Insurance issued the following news release: * * * Progressive Insurance Imagines a World Where Animals Rule the Road New ad uses AI as a creative tool to illustrate how Snapshot personalizes rates based on actual driving habits * Progressive Insurance is testing a new advertising approach in the creation of its latest ad, "Drive Like an Animal", leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the production process. Featuring a voiceove  more

S.D. State University: Jackrabbit in the Spotlight - Baumberger Works With Top Scientists at Air Force Research Lab
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Nov. 4 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Jackrabbit in the Spotlight / Baumberger works with top scientists at Air Force Research Lab By Dave Graves This summer, Delaney Baumberger, a mechanical engineering graduate student at South Dakota State University, spent ten weeks working among some of the nation's top aerospace scientists at the Air Force Research Lab in Dayton, Ohio. Baumberger and her adviser, associate professor Jeffrey D  more

State Grants to Bolster Wright State's Electric Vehicle and Advanced Manufacturing Training for Students
KENT, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * State grants to bolster Wright State's electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing training for students By Dennis Bova Wright State University engineering students will gain more hands-on experience with the latest electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing technologies, thanks to two state grants for new high-tech training equipment. The Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded Wright State a total of $579,  more

Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Les Wright
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Les Wright * COLUMBUS, OH - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Les Wright: I honor the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Les Wright, an esteemed leader in Columbus politics and a trailblazer for women in public service across Ohio. A child of the Great Depression, Les Wright dedicated her   more

The Buckeye Institute Defends School Choice in Court
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 3 [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 Defends School Choice in Court * Columbus, OH - On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an important amicus brief in Columbus City School District v. State of Ohio, calling on Ohio's 10th District Court of Appeals to protect school choice for pare  more

UAW Endorses Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate
DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * UAW Endorses Sherrod Brown for US Senate The UAW has officially endorsed Sherrod Brown for US Senate, and is committed to sending a working class fighter back to DC to represent the nearly 100,000 active and retired UAW members who live and vote in Ohio. Sherrod Brown has a proven track record battling corporate interests and taking on the broken status quo in Washington. The UAW Ohio CAP (Community A  more

University of Cincinnati: Building Design - 27 Interesting Innovations and Prototypes From the Venice Biennale
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * Building Design: 27 interesting innovations and prototypes from the Venice Biennale Kudos to UC faculty and students for sustainable design By Angela Koenig, 513-558-4625, angela.koenig@uc.edu University of Cincinnati architecture students and faculty are earning international recognition for their work at the 2025 Venice Biennale. Their installation, "INOSCULAE" was spotlighted by Building Design jou  more

University of Cincinnati: IDD Education Center Expands STEM Opportunities for Students With Disabilities
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * IDD Education Center expands STEM opportunities for students with disabilities STEM education through innovative pre-apprenticeships and industry partnerships By Nikki Murray murrayni@ucmail.uc.edu Ohio is facing significant workforce gaps -- especially in fast-growing STEM fields. Yet individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have historically been excluded from efforts to fil  more

What Ohioans are Reading: 'Ohioans' health insurance was expensive this year. It will cost even more in 2026'
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * What Ohioans are Reading: 'Ohioans' health insurance was expensive this year. It will cost even more in 2026' * Columbus, Ohio - With open enrollment now underway, an estimated 583,000 Ohioans are bracing for record premium hikes as the ACA tax credits expire at the end of this year. Senator Jon Husted has repeatedly voted to shut down the government rather than protect affordable health care for Ohioans,   more