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*Ohio Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Friday November 14, 2025 ( 21 items )  

Ansari Joins Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Joins Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela * WASHINGTON - Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) joined over 120 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem, urging the reversal of the Trump Administration's baseless  more

Beatty Joins Bipartisan Push to Boost Affordable Housing and Community Investment
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty Joins Bipartisan Push to Boost Affordable Housing and Community Investment * Last week, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Young Kim (CA-40) in introducing the Community Investment and Prosperity Act (link is external), a bipartisan bill to expand banks' ability to make community investments that promote public welfare and local economic development. Under   more

Brown Votes Against Republican Spending Bill, Calls for Legislation to Cancel Health Care Cuts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Votes Against Republican Spending Bill, Calls for Legislation to Cancel Health Care Cuts * Washington, DC Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against the government funding bill brought to the floor by Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday. The bill funds the government through January 30, 2026, with no legislative action to extend Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium T  more

Carey Votes to End Longest Government Shutdown in American History
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Votes to End Longest Government Shutdown in American History * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and House Budget Committee, voted to end the longest government shutdown in American history with a continuing resolution that fully funds the government through January 30, 2026. The final vote was 222-209 with bipartisan support.  more

Chairman Jordan Opens Inquiry Into Virginia Prosecutor for Ignoring Threats Made to Senior Trump Official
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Chairman Jordan Opens Inquiry into Virginia Prosecutor for Ignoring Threats Made to Senior Trump Official Today, Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, prosecutor for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, demanding information about her ignoring threats to White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen M  more

Congressman Taylor Votes to Reopen the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Votes to Reopen the Federal Government * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) voted this evening to reopen the federal government and end the 43-day federal government shutdown, which was the longest in American history. This vote on the Continuing Resolution, H.R. 5371, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 222-209 following its Senate passage on November 10t  more

Congresswoman Beatty's Statement on the House Budget Vote Deepening the Republican Health Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beatty's Statement on the House Budget Vote Deepening the Republican Health Care Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after the House passed a budget that fails to protect affordable health care for everyday Americans and their families: "Tonight's vote drives the country deeper into a crisis that Republicans created with t  more

Congresswomen Simon, Dingell and Senators Warren, Duckworth Lead Democrats in Demanding Labor Secretary Explain Elimination of Key Protections, Programs for Workers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Simon, Dingell and Senators Warren, Duckworth Lead Democrats in Demanding Labor Secretary Explain Elimination of Key Protections, Programs for Workers with Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Chair of the Bipartisan Disability Caucus Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led 56 members of Congr  more

Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff * Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, Nov. 3. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink administered the oath of office. Wilsbach was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday, Oct. 30 by unanimous consent. "I want t  more

Husted Joins Signing of President Trump's Executive Order on Strengthening Foster Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Husted joins signing of President Trump's Executive Order on strengthening foster care Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for the signing of an Executive Order on strengthening foster care. The Executive Order will expand opportunities for education, career development, housing and other resources for young adults t  more

Husted Statement on Government Reopening
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Husted statement on government reopening Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today released the following statement after the government reopened on November 12, 2025. Husted's remarks: "After 43 days, it's finally over. We got a vote to reopen the government. It was completely unnecessary that this happened. "I voted 16 times to reopen the government before, finally, eight Democrats joined us, f  more

ICYMI: How One Montana Senator Managed to Move the Trump White House - Twice
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * ICYMI: How one Montana senator managed to move the Trump White House -- twice Semafor published a story highlighting Senator Sheehy's prominent role in effectively fighting to make America great again alongside President Trump and putting Montanans first in ten months as a freshman senator. In case you missed it... How one Montana senator managed to move the Trump White House -- twic  more

Joyce Releases Statement on Funding Bill to Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Releases Statement on Funding Bill to Reopen the Government * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement in response to House passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This legislation reopens the government through January 30, 2026, and fully funds Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Ag  more

Kaptur: GOP Legislation Enriches Senators, sets Millions of Americans Adrift With Looming Health Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur: GOP Legislation Enriches Senators, sets Millions of Americans Adrift With Looming Health Care Crisis * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) voted against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. Upon her vote, Congresswoman Kaptur released the following statement decrying the  more

Landsman on Government Reopening Without Healthcare Protection
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman on Government Reopening Without Healthcare Protection * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after Congress voted to reopen the federal government without protecting healthcare: The American people wanted the government to reopen with their healthcare protected. What Congress just passed doesn't do that and it doesn't represent the pri  more

Latta Votes to Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Votes to Reopen the Government * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the funding resolution to reopen the government and to keep it operating through January 30, 2026. The legislation also provides full fiscal year funding for Military Construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Dr  more

Ohio State Auditor: Finding for Recovery of $46,695.90 Issued Against Closed Cincinnati Community School Over Student Data Issues
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 14 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber posted the following news release: * * * Finding for Recovery of $46,695.90 Issued Against Closed Cincinnati Community School over Student Data Issues A finding for recovery of $46,695.90 was issued Thursday against the operators of a closed Cincinnati charter school that received more state funds than its final student data supported. The finding was one of multiple issues identified in an audit of the Elevated Excellence Academy's f  more

Rep. Warren Davidson Votes to Reopen the Government and Get Back to Work for the American People
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Warren Davidson Votes to Reopen the Government and Get Back to Work for the American People * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) voted in support of the Senate-passed minibus bill, which included the continuing resolution to reopen the government. "Senate Democrats shut the government down and attempted to use the American people's suffering as leverage to secure   more

Senator McConnell Secures Over $11 Million for Kentucky Agriculture and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McConnell Secures Over $11 Million for Kentucky Agriculture and Rural Communities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured more than $11 million in federal funding for several Kentucky-focused priorities included in the final FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Conference Report. Senator McConnell, a senior member of  more

Van Hollen, Wasserman Schultz Lead Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Wasserman Schultz Lead Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela * WASHINGTON - Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) were joined by 125 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of  more

Van Hollen, Wasserman Schultz Lead Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Wasserman Schultz Lead Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela * Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) were joined by 125 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Allian  more