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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday November 27, 2025 ( 18 items )  

AFIT CI Student Gives Back to Detachment
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 26 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AFIT CI Student Gives Back to Detachment By Jaclyn Knapp, AFIT Institutional Advancement Maj. Mark Boyer, F-35 pilot and Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution Program doctoral student at Colorado University believes an important part of his role at CU is more than just for personal gain, it's to mentor the next generation. Boyer is pursuing a doctoral degree in aeronaut  more

CSU Student of Distinction: Jack Whitman
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 26 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Student of Distinction: Jack Whitman * CSU celebrates graduating students who have overcome obstacles, made significant achievements or are fulfilling Cleveland State University's mission in or outside the classroom. Today, we celebrate Jack Whitman '25. CSU: Have you had any significant internships/co-ops/careers while at CSU? JW: I have been a student worker at the Washkewicz College of Engin  more

December Exhibitions and Event Listings for the Cleveland Museum of Art
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * December Exhibitions and Event Listings for the Cleveland Museum of Art Events Song Recital Project: Singing "Don Quixote" Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Ames Family Atrium Free; No Ticket Required Experience a unique program of vocal works inspired by Don Quixote, performed by Jason Fuh (baritone) and Betty Meyers (piano), presented by the Song Recital Project. * Selection  more

Husted Visits Manufacturers in Marysville, Urbana and Mansfield, Local Businesses in Ashland and West Jefferson and the Upper Arlington Police Department
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted visits manufacturers in Marysville, Urbana and Mansfield, local businesses in Ashland and West Jefferson and the Upper Arlington Police Department COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) visited three manufacturing plants in central Ohio and met with local businesses along the way to highlight the strength of Ohio's workforce. He also joined leaders and officers of the Upper Arlington Police Depa  more

Kent State University Expands Partnership With Green Flower, Adding New Suite of Online Cannabis Career Certificates
KENT, Ohio, Nov. 26 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent State University Expands Partnership with Green Flower, Adding New Suite of Online Cannabis Career Certificates Kent State University is launching six online Cannabis Career Certificate programs in partnership with Green Flower, the leading provider of cannabis education, to help meet workforce demands in Ohio's rapidly growing $3 billion cannabis industry. With the passage of Issue 2 in November 2023, Ohio be  more

New Study Explores Link Between Forgiveness, Mental Health Among Those Leaving 'high-demand' Religious Groups
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 27 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * New study explores link between forgiveness, mental health among those leaving 'high-demand' religious groups Research suggests forgiving one's former community may aid mental health recovery for those who have experienced harm * Forgiveness may play a crucial role in healing for people who have experienced harm from--and later abandoned--a fundamentalist religious group, according to new r  more

NFL: Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Confident But Not 'Comfortable' Going Into Second Start
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Browns QB Shedeur Sanders confident but not 'comfortable' going into second start By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Shedeur Sanders may have a legion of loyal supporters and a burgeoning brand and own the first win for a Browns debut starter this century, but he's not satisfied. Ahead of his second career start Sunday, the rookie quarterback expressed a hunger for more. "I'm definitely not comfortabl  more

NFL: Frank Ragnow, Four-time Pro Bowl Center, Coming Out of Retirement to Rejoin Lions
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Frank Ragnow, four-time Pro Bowl center, coming out of retirement to rejoin Lions By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Frank Ragnow couldn't stay away from the game for a full season. The four-time Pro Bowl center with the Lions, is coming out retirement to rejoin Detroit, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday, per sources close to Ragnow. Ragnow has stayed in shape and will be ready to pla  more

NFL: Packers RB Josh Jacobs (Knee) Off Injury Report, Good to Go Thursday Vs. Lions
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Packers RB Josh Jacobs (Knee) off injury report, good to go Thursday Vs. Lions By Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer Green Bay has something to be thankful for ahead of a crucial Thanksgiving matchup with the Lions. Packers running back Josh Jacobs, who's been dealing with a knee injury, is officially off the injury report and good to go for Thursday's game versus Detroit. Jacobs missed Sunday's vi  more

School of Medicine Receives Accreditation From the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * School of Medicine receives accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has received full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the maximum eight-year term--ensuring that: * CWRU students benefit from a nationally recognized, high-quality medical education; and * Faculty members are supported wi  more

Scripps adopts limited-duration shareholder rights plan
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps adopts limited-duration shareholder rights plan The E.W. Scripps Company's (NASDAQ: SSP) board of directors has approved the adoption of a limited-duration shareholder rights plan following the public disclosure of an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal for the company. The board adopted the rights plan to ensure that all shareholders receive  more

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Benefits: An Opportunity For Northwest Ohio Seniors To Help Fill Your Thanksgiving Table
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Benefits: An Opportunity For Northwest Ohio Seniors To Help Fill Your Thanksgiving Table * Toledo, OH Today, on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and the Area Office on Aging (AOoA) are reminding older adults 60+ across Northwest Ohio about the importance of using their Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) benefi  more

STB Approves Fortress Investment Group Acquisition of Two Shortline Rail Carriers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * STB Approves Fortress Investment Group Acquisition of Two Shortline Rail Carriers The Surface Transportation Board today announced it has granted authority for Fortress Investment Group LLC (Fortress) to acquire control of Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (W&LE) and Akron Barberton Cluster Railway Company (ABC). The acquisition will add to F  more

UC Classics Experts Showcase Their Discoveries at Met
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * UC Classics experts showcase their discoveries at Met Archaeologists give talk on warrior-princes based on their startling finds By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu The National Herald highlighted a talk by two University of Cincinnati researchers on their ancient Greek discoveries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. UC Classics Professor Jack Davis and Senior Research   more

UC Deepens Partnership With Nirma University in India
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * UC deepens partnership with Nirma University in India President Neville Pinto honored as Chief Guest during Nirma's Convocation By John Bach, 513-556-2019, john.bach@uc.edu President Neville Pinto joined a University of Cincinnati delegation to Nirma University last week to deepen UC's partnership with one of India's leading institutions. The visit culminated with the signing of an articulation agree  more

University of Cincinnati: Study Suggests Metformin May Curb Weight Gain in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * Study suggests metformin may curb weight gain in bipolar disorder treatment National, local media highlight UC- and Cincinnati Children's-led study By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu Media outlets including U.S. News and World Report and Cincinnati's Local 12 reported on newly published research from the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's that found the drug metformi  more

University of Cincinnati: Uptick in Cyber Attacks Targeting Local Government Agencies
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * Uptick in cyber attacks targeting local government agencies UC cybersecurity expert weighs in on potential causes By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu WVXU's Cincinnati Edition noted a recent rise in cyber attacks on social services and government agencies across the country. The show turned to Peter Kobak, associate director of Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement at the University of Cincinnati's Ohi  more

Vivek Ramaswamy's Ideas Are So Bad His Supporters Hope It's Fake
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 26 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy's Ideas Are So Bad His Supporters Hope It's Fake * Columbus, Ohio- After Vivek Ramaswamy was slammed for his out-of-touch video suggesting that making school year round was the best way to help working families, his supporters claimed the video was fake. Ramaswamy deleted and reposted the video in a desperate attempt at damage control, but confirmed the video was real. "Even Ramaswamy's bi  more