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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Wednesday November 05, 2025 ( 19 items )  

$2.5 Million Commitment Fuels Groundbreaking Glial Science Research at Case Western Reserve
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * $2.5 million commitment fuels groundbreaking glial science research at Case Western Reserve A shared passion for conquering multiple sclerosis (MS) brought together a visionary inventor and a leading neurological scientist at Case Western Reserve University. Today, their shared vision is accelerating with a $2.5 million commitment from the Thomas F. Peterson  more

BGSU Inspires Future Innovators Through Falcon BEST Robotics Competition
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU inspires future innovators through Falcon BEST robotics competition The University will welcome more than 300 students from 15 high schools and community organizations for its Falcon BEST robotics competition For more than a decade, Bowling Green State University has helped students explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM fields, through its annual Falcon   more

Cedarville University is AiG Creation College Partner
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Cedarville University is AiG Creation College Partner By Allyson O'Bryant, Student Public Relations Writer As families search for colleges that offer academic excellence without compromising on biblical truth, Cedarville University stands out as a trusted option. This biblical distinction is why Answers in Genesis is partnering with Cedarville University. This fall, Cedarville will be among dozens of institu  more

Coalition Launches to Restore, Protect Waters of Ohio River Basin, Home to 30 Million
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * New Coalition Launches to Restore, Protect Waters of Ohio River Basin, Home to 30 Million * LOUISVILLE, Ky. More than 120 local, state, and national conservation organizations launched the Healthy Waters Coalition to restore and protect the interconnected waters of the Ohio River Basin. This new coalition seeks to secure a regional restoration plan and the federal  more

Husted Urges Veterans Affairs Secretary to Empower VA Medical Centers to Recruit and Retain VA Physicians
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted urges Veterans Affairs Secretary to empower VA Medical Centers to recruit and retain VA physicians Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins urging him to update Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations to help VA Medical Centers recruit and retain world-class physicians. "As you know, Section 142 of the Senator Elizabe  more

ICYMI: Jon Husted's Reckless Tariffs are Wreaking Havoc on Ohio Farmers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Jon Husted's Reckless Tariffs are Wreaking Havoc on Ohio Farmers * "Soybean farmers will face a net operating loss of about $100 per acre this year" Columbus, Ohio Ohio soybean farmers are in crisis thanks to Jon Husted's reckless tariffs, which are wreaking havoc on markets and sending prices soaring. Husted has said that critics "are wrong" about the tariffs, they "haven't affected the economy neg  more

Immersive VR Tech Transforms How Miami Trains the Next Generation of Social Workers
OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Immersive VR tech transforms how Miami trains the next generation of Social Workers Through lifelike VR case studies, students learn to see, listen, and respond with empathy while building real-world decision-making skills * Being a social worker is often about stepping into someone else's world. It's about seeing what they see, feeling what they feel, and noticing what others might miss, while also helping them work   more

International Horn Society's Peer-reviewed Journal Publishes Article by CCM Student
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * International Horn Society's peer-reviewed journal publishes article by CCM student Music Ed and Horn student Emily Riker's article focuses on increasing access to music education By Mya Gibson UC College-Conservatory of Music student Emily Riker is making her mark in the international horn community. Her recent article, "Access Denied: Instrumental Music Education Barriers" published in the I  more

Legend Painting President Provides Individualized Evidence for DBE Status Following End of Race-Based Presumptions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Kaliopy Vavoulas, president of Legend Painting Inc., Campbell, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the California Department of Transportation establishing her individual social and economic disadvantage for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) recertification. The statement was submitted under the U.S. Department of Transportation's September 30, 2025, rule requiring evidence without relying on race- or gender-based presumptions. The individual maintains th  more

McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: California's First Enforcement Action From DOJ's Sweep of Streaming Services: Focus on Sling TV's Deficient Opt Outs and Children's Privacy
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Nov. 3, 2025: * * * California's First Enforcement Action from DOJ's Sweep of Streaming Services: Focus on Sling TV's Deficient Opt Outs and Children's Privacy By Ryan Smith On October 30, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $530,000 settlement with Sling TV LLC and Dish Media Sales LLC ("Sling TV") over allegations that Sling TV failed to provide an easy-to-use method for consumer  more

Ohio Credit Union League Commends Proposed Budget Reduction by NCUA
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL), Columbus, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) praising the agency's proposed budget for the years 2026-2027. The OCUL represents Ohio's 201 credit unions and their more than three million members, emphasizing the importance of financial access and consumer protection within the cooperative credit system. In the letter, OCUL expresses appreciation for NCUA's commitment to transparency   more

Ohio Wesleyan University: Working-Class Dean
DELAWARE, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Working-Class Dean Ohio Wesleyan Professor's New Book Explores the Hidden Strengths of First-Gen College Students * Ohio Wesleyan University Professor Paul Dean has written a new book exploring "Class Cultures and Social Mobility: The Hidden Strengths of Working-Class First-Generation Graduates." It's a topic near to Dean's heart, who was the first in his family to attend college. "I grew up in a wo  more

Scoring Big With FC Cincinnati's Jeff Berding
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * Scoring big with FC Cincinnati's Jeff Berding Highlights from UC 1819 Founders+Funders sports summit By Diana M Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu FC Cincinnati president and co-CEO Jeff Berding energized a packed audience at the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub during this year's Founders+Funders Summit, where he shared lessons in cultivating leadership skills, developing a growth mindset and a  more

The Buckeye Institute: HB59 Will Open Doors to Ohio's Workers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 4 [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: HB59 Will Open Doors to Ohio's Workers * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio House General Government Committee on the policies in Ohio House Bill 59, which opens do  more

The Buckeye Institute: Policies in HB309 Give County Budget Commissions a Tool to Lower Property Taxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 4 [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: Policies in HB309 Give County Budget Commissions a Tool to Lower Property Taxes * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute submitted written testimony (see full text below or download a PDF ) to the Ohio Senate Local Government Committee  more

Thompson Hine Issues Fourth Innovation Report
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 5 (TNSrpt) -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Hine Issues Fourth Innovation Report 93% of in-house counsel say innovation is key; only 5% say their primary law firm delivered "a great deal" of innovation in the past year * Thompson Hine LLP, a national law firm recognized for its innovation focus, today announced the publication of its fourth innovation survey report, "Bridging the Perception Gap - Disconnects, Expectations   more

UC Invites Students, Faculty, Staff to Present at AI Symposium
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * UC invites students, faculty, staff to present at AI symposium Submit your proposal by Nov. 21 for UC conference on AI and Emerging Technology By Emily Baute, bauteey@UCMAIL.UC.EDU UC Digital Technology Solutions invites UC students, faculty, and staff to share their knowledge and perspective as part of its AI and Emerging Technology Symposium on Feb. 18, 2026, in Tangeman University Center. The daylo  more

University of Cincinnati: What Does the Time Change Mean for Our Body Clocks?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * What does the time change mean for our body clocks? UC sleep medicine expert appears on local radio show By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Everyone gained an hour of sleep and more morning sunlight this weekend during the transition from daylight saving time to standard time. A University of Cincinnati College of Medicine sleep expert recently appeared on Cincinnati Edition on 91.7 WVXU News t  more

UToledo: Family Business Center to Host Member Recognition Celebration Featuring White Castle Executive
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Family Business Center to Host Member Recognition Celebration Featuring White Castle Executive By Nicki Gorny The University of Toledo Family Business Center will welcome White Castle's Jamie Richardson as the keynote speaker for its Annual Member Recognition Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The free, public event begins at 5:15 p.m. at the Inverness Club, 4601 Dorr St., Toledo. Registration is required by Mon  more